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Commissioner calls for more local authority for some transportation issues

Jan. 9. By Dave Vieser. Cornelius Town Commissioner Denis Bilodeau says he will push for more local authority to address smaller transportation solutions “that have big results.” He’s a member […]

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Electric vehicle chargers in Davidson are ready for use

Dec. 2. Two new electric vehicle (EV) chargers are up and running in Davidson. The Level 2 EV chargers are at Davidson Town Hall and next to the Harris Teeter […]

EnergyUnited hosts EV Ride & Drive Saturday in Troutman

Sept. 22. EnergyUnited will host an Electric Vehicle Ride & Drive Event Saturday, Sept. 24 at the Career Academy and Technical School in Troutman. “Driving Change: EnergyUnited’s EV Event” will […]

Hwy. 115 has reopened after unannounced closing

Sept. 15. By Dave Vieser.  What we have here is a failure to communicate! So it appears in relation to the closing of NC Hwy. 115 at Bailey Road this […]

Roundabouts for Torrence Chapel/Liverpool get rocky reception

Roundabouts: We will remember you

June 7. By Dave Vieser. The triple roundabouts related to the troublesome intersection of Torrence Chapel Road and West Catawba appear to be doomed. At their pre-agenda meeting on Monday […]

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What do you think about left turns at Torrence Chapel?

March 22. By Dave Vieser. The Cornelius Town Board plans to survey residents on eliminating left turns at the Torrence Chapel/Liverpool Parkway/West Catawba intersection. In a memo to the board, […]

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Industry expert: Gas prices poised to climb

Feb. 5. Retail gasoline prices rose across the United States in 2021 with the average retail price for regular grade gasoline increasing to $3.01 per gallon nationwide. The average US […]

CRTPO commenting made simple

Jan. 20. The Charlotte Regional Transportation Planning Organization (CRTPO) is looking for feedback on their draft 2050 Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP), revised 2020-2029 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP), 2045 MTP amendments, […]

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Bus Rapid Transit: Likely alternative to commuter rail

Dec. 20. By Dave Vieser. When developments such as Antiquity were built, prospective buyers—many of whom lived and worked in Charlotte—were told that a commuter rail line would be built […]

Ruh-road: Appraiser shortage affects NCDOT acquisition of rights of way

Oct. 11. By Dave Vieser. As if the funding issues aren’t enough, a shortage of appraisers at the NC Dept of Transportation is playing havoc with the acquisition of property […]