CRTPO
Coverage of CRTPO in the Nexus archive.
- City council publicly discusses I-77 South toll lane project ahead of CRTPO vote
Charlotte City Council publicly discussed the I-77 South toll lane project ahead of a CRTPO vote, with council members considering a state budget provision requiring repayment to NCDOT if they oppose the project. Some council members remain opposed, while others support revisiting the proposal, with key votes scheduled in August and September.
- State proposes $300 million investment to revive I-77 toll lane project
The state proposes a $300 million community investment to revive the I-77 south toll lane project, facing strong opposition from residents in Charlotte neighborhoods. Critics argue the funding does not address core concerns about design and environmental impacts, with the CRTPO set to vote on the project's revival in late September.
- Monroe mayor criticizes CRTPO reversal, warns I-77 toll lane 'claw back' could jeopardize future projects
Monroe mayor criticizes CRTPO's reversal on a project and warns that a 'claw back' of the I-77 toll lane could harm future initiatives. A provision in Senate Bill 257 and the state budget allows CRTPO 90 days after the law takes effect to reinstate support for the project.