Mecklenburg County leaders agree on a dedicated 26-mile commuter line connecting Charlotte Douglas International Airport directly to Uptown and eastern suburbs.
Charlotte City Council endorsed the refined alignment for the LYNX Silver Line light rail project, clearing the path for an upcoming half-cent regional mobility sales tax referendum.
The 26-mile rapid transit route will link Charlotte Douglas International Airport—now one of the nation’s five busiest aviation hubs—through Center City Uptown, Matthews, and Union County border communities.
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