Charlotte residents expressed mixed feelings after the state hosted several community meetings on the controversial Interstate 77 South toll lane project last week. Some felt informed while others were skeptical and left with far more questions than answers.
The North Carolina Department of Transportation hosted about five meetings last week regarding the design and acquisition of the $3.2 billion I-77 project. The meetings are part of NCDOT’s attempt to increase engagement on the toll lane project amid residents’ concerns.
Some meetings were developer listening sessions, where representatives of the four shortlisted contractors heard what residents wanted to get out of the project, including protections for businesses and residents…