transportation
Charlotte Douglas International Airport to host TSA PreCheck registration event
Charlotte Douglas International Airport is having a pop-up TSA PreCheck registration event Dec. 11-15. Details: The event is for new applicants. It will...
Mega federal investments will revolutionize passenger rail out of Charlotte
More than $1.35 billion in federal grants will help expand passenger rail in North Carolina, including a new high-speed connection between Charlotte to...
Truck drivers are parking wherever they can make a spot in Charlotte
In 2021, Vindal Ogletree swerved his SUV to avoid a car crash on U.S. 21 in Charlotte. Instead, he slammed into the back of a trailer that was parked on the...
Is it worth the “tremendous risk” to move NCDOT’s South End train facility?
Two decades ago, before South End exploded with growth, the state Department of Transportation chose a site along Summit Avenue for a 19-acre train maintenance...
Massive rail facility would stifle South End’s growth, opponents say
In the midst of the South End boom, the state is planning to use large tracts in a key part of the neighborhood for a train maintenance facility expansion. The...
Open Streets returns: It’s a party on Charlotte roads and cars aren’t invited
The popular Open Streets 704 program is returning to six Charlotte roads in October, but this time in a different form. During three Sundays this month,...
Why Charlotte’s Blue Line light rail never reached PNC Music Pavilion
If you’ve been to a concert recently at PNC Music Pavilion, you probably know how annoying it can be to get into and out of the north Charlotte venue....
All talk, little action? 3 recent times Charlotte backpedaled on its big-city ambitions
When developers with Space Craft look at North Davidson, they see the potential to turn underused warehouse buildings into vibrant housing communities....
From Gastonia to Charlotte to Concord, leaders in talks about merging transit under regional authority
In a University City office complex, some of the most powerful local leaders in the region joined Friday morning for a low-key meeting about the future of...
9 boat rentals near Charlotte starting at $255
It’s boat season, and companies recommend you book in advance if you want to spend time on the water this summer. Why it matters: Charlotte may be...
Huntersville traffic will get worse before it (maybe) gets better
Huntersville mostly feels like a small town. But within a quick drive, residents can reach the buzz of Uptown or the tranquility of Lake Norman. For that...
West Sugar Creek will get 3 “mobility hubs” with electric car chargers, safer lighting and more sidewalks
In the coming years, West Sugar Creek Road will get new “mobility hubs,” where people can safely transition from one mode of transit — such as...