Title
Appropriate Funds for LYNX Silver Line Rail Trail Study
Action
Action:
Adopt a budget ordinance appropriating $25,000 from the Town of Matthews for a LYNX Silver Line rail trail study.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
Liz Babson, Transportation
John Lewis, CATS
Molly Carter, CATS
Jason Lawrence, CATS
Explanation
§ The LYNX Silver Line is a planned, 26-mile light rail corridor. The current alignment is proposed to extend from Union County, through the Town of Matthews, southeast Charlotte, Uptown Charlotte, and CLT Airport, terminating in the City of Belmont in Gaston County (Council Districts 1, 2, 3, 5, and 6). Beginning in fall 2019, the LYNX Silver Line will advance into the design phase.
§ The Charlotte Area Transit System is launching a study to determine future alignment for a LYNX Silver Line rail trail. The trail is anticipated to be located adjacent to the proposed line from the Town of Matthews to the City of Belmont.
§ The City of Charlotte and the Town of Matthews received funds through the Charlotte Regional Transportation Planning Organization (CRTPO) to study opportunities to preserve a rail trail along the proposed alignment.
§ CRTPO will contribute $150,000, the Town of Matthews will contribute $25,000, and the City of Charlotte will contribute $25,000 to complete the study.
Fiscal Note
Funding: General Capital Investment Plan
Attachments
Attachment(s)
Budget Ordinance