Political reporter at WFAE in Charlotte
Charlotte in Motion
Aug 13, 2026
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4 min read
Crime perceptions and other challenges continue to weigh on the city's transit recovery
Jul 16, 2026
6 min read
Charlotte and other local governments have 90 days to reverse course on the controversial project or risk repaying the state $64M
May 28, 2026
8 min read
A slimmed-down plan could still give relief
May 7, 2026
Analysis finds that it's doubtful there will be enough dedicated money to fully fund a pledge to bolster the region's bus system
Apr 16, 2026
7 min read
Plus: A closer look at N.C. data centers
Mar 12, 2026
13 min read
As residents fume, has Charlotte lost its leverage?
Feb 12, 2026
16 min read
$3.2 billion project aims to reduce congestion, but concerns mount over effect on neighborhoods
Feb 5, 2026
12 min read
New tax money could allow the transit authority to finish uptown's train station
Dec 11, 2025
Building a tunnel could allow widening without harming neighborhoods
Nov 20, 2025
10 min read
Residents object to road expansion through historic neighborhoods
Oct 30, 2025
17 min read
An overview + details of the plan for buses, roads, rail ... and how it would be paid for
Oct 2, 2025
15 min read
40% of the money would go toward commuter rail, light rail and streetcar extensions
Aug 21, 2025
Business group plans $3M+ campaign to persuade voters called 'Yes for Meck'
Jul 10, 2025
You’d pay more for clothes, restaurant meals and other items — in exchange for expanded transit and roads across Mecklenburg County
Jun 26, 2025
Bill expected to receive final approval today, head to governor; Referendum likely to be on November ballot
Jun 12, 2025
9 min read
Charlotte's transit tax bill passes a key committee in Raleigh — with a mandate of 20% to be spent on buses
Feb 27, 2025
An in-depth look at the new transit bill and its prospects
Feb 20, 2025
The plans include the Red Line commuter train and Gold Line streetcar extensions
Feb 6, 2025
New guidelines could shake up how transit money flows to cities
Jan 23, 2025
New scenarios released Wednesday for public debate; take our poll
Dec 5, 2024
May 2024 presentation contained detailed cost estimates for differing rail plans, streetcar and buses
Oct 17, 2024
11 min read
Plus: Private toll lanes on I-77 get the go-ahead from a transportation panel in a split vote
Oct 3, 2024
Plus: Feud between Matthews and Charlotte over the Silver Line continues
Sep 19, 2024
The split of tax money is proposed to be 40%-40%-20% (roads, rail, buses). Can that be changed?
Aug 29, 2024
Friction continues over idea to replace rail with buses to Matthews
