Interesting because there are other areas of NC with good roads and highways and light traffic. Farms make for lower population density and less traffic.
Those other areas of NC that have the good roads also have the political clout and hate the Great State of Mecklenburg where all the heavy traffic is.
Also, Charlotte/Mecklenburg is “blessed” with politicians willing to increase taxes and grab beaucoup federal bucks to build light rail and streetcars (over $1B so far) that do virtually nothing to alleviate traffic. The latest boondoggle is $25M from the Feds and $12M of local money to build a 1.5 mile streetcar route that is easily served by buses (at no additional cost). Meanwhile, we are laying off several hundred teachers and closing libraries because of lack of revenue.
Needless to say, this Saturday Night routine is being orchestrated by Democrats. The Speaker of the House in NC went to jail for bribery. The former governor is facing a half-hearted investigation for corruption and the current governor is under a cloud of suspicion. We also boast the highest taxes anywhere in the region and a ballooning budget.
And that’s what’s buggin’ us, Bunky!