Charlotte scrambles to placate Mecklenburg, towns in new transit agreement
The Charlotte City Council voted 9-1 to approve a new governing agreement for the Charlotte Area Transit System.
Source: wfae.org
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The Charlotte City Council voted 9-1 to approve a new governing agreement for the Charlotte Area Transit System.
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