Legislation for Mecklenburg County Transit Plan Takes Vital Step in NC House

Charlotte transit plan gains steam as $25B pitch clears N.C. House hurdles

A $25.3B transit and road expansion plan — funded by a proposed 1-cent Mecklenburg sales tax hike — is advancing in the N.C. legislature. Business leaders are backing the plan, which would split funding 40% for rail, 40% roads, and 20% buses. A November referendum could follow if approved.

Legislation for Mecklenburg County transit plan takes vital step in NC House

RALEIGH, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) -- The bill that could eventually lead to the funding of Mecklenburg County’s transit plan easily passed its second reading Wednesday.  The P.A.V.E. Act allows Mecklenburg County to place a ballot referendum for voters to decide on a one-cent sales tax increase to improve roads, buses, and rail transit. After the second reading passed 102-6, it will go to a third reading, then to the State Senate.  PREVIOUS: …