Charlotte City Council members Malcolm Graham and Joi Mayo vote in favor of toll lanes project, promising $300 million investment from NCDOT

Charlotte City Council members Malcolm Graham and Joi Mayo vote in favor of toll lanes project, promising $300 million investment from NCDOT

The project appears to be moving forward again, with council members Malcolm Graham and Joi Mayo flipping their votes to now support tolls.

Charlotte I-77 Toll Lanes: Council Reverses Vote

Charlotte City Council reversed its opposition to I-77 South toll lanes, setting up a regional vote after state financial pressure and a $300M benefits deal.

Davidson Town Commissioners Approve Restoration Of Support For I-77 South Toll Lanes Project - Radio Facts Media

In a significant development for transportation in North Carolina, the Davidson Town Commissioners have voted to restore their support for the controversial I-77 South Toll Lanes project. This decision marks a notable shift in the town’s stance, as Davidson had previously opposed the initiative. The commissioners instructed the town’s mayor, who is a member of […]

Charlotte City Council Ignores Citizens - Voting 7-4 Last Night To Restore Support For I-77 South Toll Lanes

Despite intense opposition from residents, Charlotte City Council reversed course Monday and restored support for the controversial I-77 South toll lanes. Council voted 7-4 following an hours-long special meeting packed with opponents. Chants of “No More Tolls” eventually led officials to remove several people. Councilmembers Malcolm Graham and Joi Mayo provided the key votes needed for the reversal. Both had voted in May to withdraw Charlotte’s…