NEWS
Hundreds Attend Red Line Public Meeting in Davidson
Maps detailing the proposed Red Line were on display during the meeting.
The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) Public Meeting on the Red Line Commuter Rail was so well attended that it spilled out of the Davidson Library onto the “front porch” on Main Street.
People of all ages took time to walk around to see the displays, look at the maps, and participate in identifying top priorities as the effort moves forward.
The meeting was held inside and outside.
The event was a gathering of community, with a lot of conversation that seems to have been “on the drawing board” for decades.
CATS representatives were on hand to answer questions on myriad topics. Town elected officials were there, as were members of Town Staff.
The meeting also provided an opportunity for people to give their opinions on two specific topics. Note: our numbers of votes in the lists below come from photos taken roughly 30 minutes into the 2-hour session.
What is most important to consider in planning for the Red Line Commuter Rail?
– Housing Affordability, Access, and Availability (7)
– Preserving Community Character (12)
– Potential for New Development (1)
– Better Connections to Transit and Mobility such as Greenways, Bicycle, and Pedestrian Walkways (20)
Which types of destinations would you most likely travel to via the Red Line Commuter Rail?
– Work (15)
– In Between Towns and Neighborhoods (23)
– Uptown Charlotte Events. Sports, and Concerts (38 – top vote recipient)
– Retail Shopping or Leisure (15)
– School or Educational Opportunities (2)
– Grocery, Pharmacy, Healthcare (4)
– Other (4 – with notes)
Two more in-person sessions are coming up later this week:
- Thursday, April 18 (6 – 8 p.m.) at the North County Regional Library (16500 Holly Crest Lane, Huntersville)
- Saturday, April 20 (10 a.m. – noon) at the Sugar Creek Library (4045 N. Tryon Street, Suite A, Charlotte)