Charlotte City Council backs new toll lanes along I-77
Charlotte City Council discusses ways to crack down on fish game ‘arcades’
In 2019, Queen City News went undercover to more than half a dozen arcades, showing how these gaming parlors continue to operate despite North Carolina law stating gambling, for the most part, is illegal.
Charlotte City Council backs new toll lanes along I-77 via private partnership
The new toll lanes would be similar to the existing 26 miles of “express lanes” along I-77 from Charlotte to the Lake Norman area.
Charlotte City Council members want to crack down on "skill" arcades
A Charlotte City Council committee is asking staff to look into potential new regulations for "fish game" arcades. Why it matters: The arcades, most prevalent in Charlotte's lowest-income neighborhoods,
Charlotte City Council recommends private company build I-77 toll lanes to SC
Charlotte City Council is recommending a private company build toll lanes on the southern part of Interstate 77.
More toll lanes coming to Charlotte on I-77
Charlotte City Council approves I-77 toll lanes project, aiming to improve traffic flow. Funding options include public-private partnership.
Charlotte council unanimously supports pursuing toll lanes on I-77. What's next in plan for traffic relief?
A public-private partnership — like the one that brought toll lanes to I-77 north of Charlotte — offers the quickest path to relieving congestion on the traffic-clogged corridor.
Charlotte leaders discuss timeline, cost of possible I-77 toll lanes ahead of CRTPO vote
In an effort to alleviate some of the congestion, the North Carolina Department of Transportation is looking at possibly partnering with a private company to create toll lanes. But some people have reservations after the controversy surrounding the express lanes in northern Mecklenburg County.
To save history, Charlotte ends a site’s historic status. Neighbors say it’s not enough
Charlotte City Council approved removing historic status to 23 acres surrounding the Steele Creek Presbyterian Church near ...
Key Charlotte-area transit group backs I-77 toll lanes from uptown to South Carolina
The new toll lanes would be similar to the existing 26 miles of “express lanes” along I-77 from Charlotte to the Lake Norman ...
Charlotte City Council unanimously supports I-77 widening plan; CRTPO to vote Wednesday
Ultimately, the only feasible option is to contract a private developer on the expansion that runs between Exit 11 ...
City council de-designates part of historic church property paving way for development
Charlotte city leaders are paving the way for the development of a property where a historic church sits. On Monday night, ...
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Charlotte Leaders to Discuss I-77 Express Lanes
According to I-77 Mobility Partners, which owns the northern express lanes, about 300,000 drivers use them each month. The ...
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Charlotte City Council votes to support tolls on I-77 South expansion
The Charlotte City Council voted unanimously Monday night to support a state plan to partner with a private company to build and manage express toll lanes on Interstate 77 from uptown to the ...