Transportation stories in Charlotte

A man died after his 2017 Dodge Durango veered off Rink Dam Road in Alexander County, crashing into a mailbox and a tree. The incident is under investigation by the North Carolina State Highway Patrol.

Peter Joseph Gardner, 66, died after his vehicle veered off Rink Dam Road, striking a mailbox and a tree. Initial investigations suggest a possible medical episode may have caused the crash.

A structure fire on Tuckaseegee Road in west Charlotte led to lane closures and traffic backups during the morning commute. Fire crews controlled the blaze within 20 minutes, and no injuries were reported.

A 66-year-old man, Peter Joseph Gardner, was killed in a single-vehicle crash in Taylorsville. Investigators believe he may have suffered a medical event before the accident.

Finally moving out of my car and into an apartment. Uber deactivated my account (it flagged my old license as cancelled so it should be reactivated shortly, but very unexpected) so I can’t make the last of the fees by tomorrow. Looking to pawn a switch and pawn/sell a keltec p32. Really anything

[Link: https://i.redd.it/jf8f49l8k0xg1.jpeg]

The Charlotte Area Transit System is hosting a virtual meeting to gather public feedback on the Silver Line project. This initiative aims to involve the community in the planning process.

AVERY COUNTY, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) -- A brush fire is now 65% contained Thursday morning, burning across roughly 70 acres, according to the North Carolina Forest Service. The fire, first reported on Wednesday, April 22, near the 12000 block of U.S. Highway 19E, prompted a large response from multi

[Link: https://i.redd.it/qmdrstl9bywg1.png]

Larry Dale Lail, a 63-year-old man from Lincolnton, died after his riding lawn mower was struck by a pickup truck on Killian Road. The accident occurred around 3:25 p.m., and no charges will be filed as initial investigations found no signs of negligence.

Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) is seeking public input on potential changes to the Silver Line light rail project during a virtual meeting. The proposed adjustments aim to reduce costs and enhance the project's viability for federal funding.

Drivers on the Blue Ridge Parkway should prepare for delays as crews begin removing hazardous tree debris from Hurricane Helene. The National Park Service will clear nearly 3,000 acres in North Carolina and Virginia, starting late this summer and continuing through spring 2024.

Once water service is restored, a Boil Water Advisory will be issued for all customers in the affected locations.

I don’t know what was the general reason why the city bus route that went to the VA hospital was discontinued. I’m very disappointed in whoever made this choice. Now I have to schedule a connect Salisbury ride which is more expensive and a lot more of a problem than just going to the bus

TL;DR- our bag from JFK got delayed and arrived a day late to CLT airport this morning. My wife's plan was to drive in, head to hourly garage (the one closest/connected to terminal), get a ticket, park the car and head inside. If in for only 15 minutes or less it's free, otherwise it's $8. No big de

I always take the light rail to work. I was half an hour late on Monday morning though. I was luckily off work today, but am back tomorrow morning. Has the schedule gotten any better? Hoping it was just day 1 adjustments.

A chase ending in a crash on I-85 South injured one person early Tuesday, Medic reports.

The I-485 Outer Loop was backed up due to a large car fire on Tuesday morning.

Construction is underway to improve pedestrian access across the tracks in Charlotte's South End, including a new light rail stop. This project aims to address safety concerns and enhance transportation options for residents and visitors.

A fatal collision between two motorcycles in York County prompts an investigation by the South Carolina Highway Patrol, leaving one dead and another injured.

Hello!! I’ve been in Charlotte for a little over a year and I’ve been looking for places to go walk/run that aren’t south end rail trail or freedom park. For context, I’m a 23 year old girl so I really want to find somewhere I feel safe walking by myself. I live near optimist hall so anything somewh

Damage to remote parts of the Norfolk Southern rail line kept freight traffic stalled for months. Now passenger service could make comeback. First freight train rolls into Asheville from Old Fort since Helene is a story from Carolina Public Press, an award-winning independent newsroom. Our breakthro

Hi, I’m looking to get a tattoo along the back of my forearm of my cats pawprints. Almost as if he walked along my forearm. I want it to look cool, not super liek cutesy yknow. Does anybody know any tattoo artists that would be able to do smthn like that? Ik it’s rather simple, but I’m not very educ

A 32-year-old man died after being hit by a CATS light rail train while crossing an intersection in northeast Charlotte. The incident occurred on Saturday morning, and police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the crash.

The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) has announced that the Blue Line will operate on a single track starting Sunday to facilitate the construction of the new South End Station. This change will affect several stations and is expected to cause delays until Friday.

The Charlotte City Council is encouraging residents to provide feedback on the I-77 toll lane projects at the NCDOT community center. Councilmember Victoria Watlington indicated that the city may reconsider its support for the project based on community input.

CATS officials have announced that funding has been secured to add more stops to the Silver Line light rail project in Mecklenburg County. A community meeting is scheduled for Thursday to provide further details on the expansion plans.

A Norfolk Southern train made its first journey through western North Carolina since Hurricane Helene devastated the area. Community members gathered in Old Fort to celebrate the return of train operations and received rail safety tips.

A man was struck and killed by a Blue Line light rail train in northeast Charlotte over the weekend. Carlos Jamel Michilena, 32, was found unresponsive near the tracks and later died in the hospital.

The lane closures are expected to remain in place until about 3 p.m.