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The last time I heard anything regarding the Silver Line, it was that they were dropping Light Rail/Bus Rapid Transit from Independence Blvd, and instead creating a HOT lane down center that would be shared with buses that use the same route. I think one agency has stated that Monroe road should use Street Car instead, which I disagree with. I think what they need to do is utilize the CSX railroad right-of-way for Light Rail, all the way down towards Matthews. In the other direction, it would run all the way to the future Gateway Station (which is where the current Greyhound Station is) and then commence to following the railroad line to the airport. Another option is instead of Light Rail, they use Heavy Rail instead, but also extending it to downtown Monroe and downtown Gastonia. However, I doubt that will happen anytime soon, especially how the folks in Iredell County are very resistant to mass transit.
I had heard/read the same things. I think a bus line (in lieu of a proper rail line) would be a HUGE mistake.
Location: The place where the road & the sky collide
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The last time I heard anything regarding the Silver Line, it was that they were dropping Light Rail/Bus Rapid Transit from Independence Blvd, and instead creating a HOT lane down center that would be shared with buses that use the same route. I think one agency has stated that Monroe road should use Street Car instead, which I disagree with. I think what they need to do is utilize the CSX railroad right-of-way for Light Rail, all the way down towards Matthews. In the other direction, it would run all the way to the future Gateway Station (which is where the current Greyhound Station is) and then commence to following the railroad line to the airport. Another option is instead of Light Rail, they use Heavy Rail instead, but also extending it to downtown Monroe and downtown Gastonia. However, I doubt that will happen anytime soon, especially how the folks in Iredell County are very resistant to mass transit.
This project is never ever, never ever, never ever going to happen. Gastonia, like all the surrounding counties around Mecklenburg has absolutely no interest in funding a train to Charlotte. The MTC, rightfully so, has made it absolutely clear to these governments that the Mecklenburg taxpayer won't bear the burden of paying for trains to these exhurbs.
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This project is never ever, never ever, never ever going to happen. Gastonia, like all the surrounding counties around Mecklenburg has absolutely no interest in funding a train to Charlotte. The MTC, rightfully so, has made it absolutely clear to these governments that the Mecklenburg taxpayer won't bear the burden of paying for trains to these exhurbs.
Good Lord. When was the last time you rode on CATS transit? If you have done so please describe the details. I'd like to hear it.
Lynx this weekend (many weekends, DNC week, Panthers games, etc), it was great...again good gosh, when was the last time you did anything regarding CATS. Basically, your contribution to any mass transit system or public project discussion is gov=waste, taxpayer burden, etc....tired, old and outdated...yawn.
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