MECKLENBURG COUNTY, N.C. — The Metropolitan Transit Commission (MTC) has approved an updated long-term transit plan that promises to reshape how people move across Mecklenburg County.
The ambitious proposal includes major light rail expansions and a significant investment in improving bus service. But while many officials are praising the plan, others — especially leaders in Matthews — are raising concerns.
“This is an important step to fulfilling our shared vision for the future of mobility for Mecklenburg County,” Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles said during Tuesday’s vote…