Highways, buses or rail lines? The latest in Charlotte transit

About this episode

The episode discusses the challenges of transit in Charlotte amidst city growth and stalled projects.

As the city grows, getting around has become increasingly challenging. Efforts to relieve congestion on I-77 recently came to a halt when leaders rescinded proposed toll lanes. Public transit has grown slowly, with commitments to build the Red Line and the east-west Silver Line. However, those projects could take a decade or longer to complete. We untangle the ins and outs of transit in Charlotte.

People in this episode

Host: Mike Collins

Topics covered

• transit
• public transportation
• urban development
• traffic congestion
• Charlotte

Keywords

• Charlotte transit
• I-77 congestion
• Red Line
• Silver Line
• public transit

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Red Line, Silver Line

Places: Charlotte, I-77

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