Transportation

Transit Update: Funding And The Future

Wed, 22 May 2013 04:00:00 +0000

Transportation is a big issue in Charlotte - so is funding it. Officials are exploring financing options for the really big, really expensive 2030 Transit Plan. As a result of the recession, there is a $3 billion gap in funding for the long-term plan that has left some, like Charlotte City Council member David Howard to claim "if we don’t do something different, this 2030 or 2035 Plan is going to be more like a 2080 Plan." He is Committee Co-Chair, along with Huntersville Mayor Jill Swain of a 30-member transit funding working group formed at the behest of Charlotte Mayor Anthony Foxx (who has been nominated as Transportation Secretary) to explore possible options to help fund $4 billion worth of projects. They join us to share their findings. The future and funding challenges of Charlotte's transit plan, when Charlotte Talks.

Obama Will Appoint Foxx Transportation Secretary

Ben Bradford and Julie Rose — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 00:17:24 +0000

White House officials have confirmed that President Obama will appoint Charlotte Mayor Anthony Foxx as the next Secretary of Transportation--a big leap onto the national stage for the local politician.

Widening Of Southern Stretch Of I-485 To Begin This Spring

Lisa Miller — Mon, 03 Dec 2012 22:29:48 +0000

Those who regularly battle traffic on the southern stretch of I-485 have some good news. The interstate will grow to three lanes in each direction by the end of 2015. That’s a full year ahead of schedule.

The southern section of I-485 from I-77 to Rea Road can be a headache at rush hour. Tim Timmerman knows it well since he lives nearby.

“It’s bumper to bumper and your fair share of bumper jumpers and little accidents and everything,” says Timmerman.