This week's episode is another FlashPOINT Flashback! We go back to April 4, when US Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg joined Ben Thompson to discuss Charlotte's controversial 2040 mobility plan.
The city's current plan calls on a $4 to $6-billion investment from the federal government.
"We're in a position to capitalize on that enthusiasm I think, and we've done a lot of the groundwork to make sure we are ready," Egleston said.
But some question if the city, and region, are ready to compete against other states for those federal dollars. A delay in 2020 census data is likely forcing the postponement of a 1-cent sales tax referendum originally scheduled for the November ballot. Another obstacle, consensus among the state and neighboring towns about the costs of a regional transit system.
We're also joined by Charlotte City Councilmen Tariq Bokhari and Larken Egleston to get their point of view on Charlotte's transportation plan and whether the Silver Line rail system will become reality. That plan also includes streetcar, bike lanes and greenway.
READ MORE: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/politics/flashpoint/flashpoint-politics-charlotte-transit/275-f31da8b9-e7db-48a0-8603-622f0808ff6d
