Title
Resolution Supporting the Edward L. (Ned) Curran Designation of the Interstate 485/Weddington Road Interchange
Action
Action:
Adopt a resolution supporting the Edward L. (Ned) Curran Designation of the Interstate 485/Weddington Road Interchange.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
Debbie Smith, Transportation
Explanation
§ Through the adoption of this resolution, Charlotte’s City Council indicates its support for the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) to vote on the designation of the Edward L. (Ned) Curran Interstate Interchange.
§ Local support is required by the North Carolina Board of Transportation to vote on designating the Interstate Interchange located in Charlotte’s city limits to the Edward L. (Ned) Curran Interchange.
§ The Interchange being designated Edward L. (Ned) Curran interchange is located in the southeast at the edge of the city limits and Council District 7.
§ Curran’s commercial real estate and accounting career has spanned nearly five decades with a passion for public service that has delivered more equitably inclusive communities within an innovative transportation network.
§ Curran made outstanding contributions as
- Chair of the Charlotte/Mecklenburg 2008 Committee of 21 Road Solutions,
- Participant in the Charlotte region Fast Lanes study,
- Chair of the Charlotte Chamber Regional Roads Committee,
- Board Member of the Charlotte Trolley,
- Member of the 1-77 Toll lane advisory committee, and
- Chair of the North Carolina Board of Transportation.
§ Curran currently serves as Chair of the Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina Board of Trustees and the corporate Boards of SMC, ARIC and Biltmore Farms. He is a recipient of the Order of the Long Leaf Pine for exemplary service to the State of North Carolina and his communities.
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