Light Rail Quells the Critics May 31, 2008
Posted by The Tryon Street Journal in Charlotte.2 comments
Even the ultra-conservative critics of the McCrory Line are coming around since Charlotte’s light rail has experienced great success (ridership has exceeded expectations):
“I have to admit, they are doing better than I expected,” said former Mecklenburg County commissioner Jim Puckett, who helped lead a failed effort to repeal the half-cent sales tax for mass transit last fall. “Our concern was whether we would have a white elephant, and it doesn’t seem we do.”
woohoo!
On another note, CATS is saying because of the high cost of diesel they’re going to need to increase fares from $1.20 to $1.50 on both buses and the train… help me understand why an electric train is effected by gas prices?
Major League Soccer in Charlotte’s Future? May 28, 2008
Posted by The Tryon Street Journal in Business, Charlotte.2 comments
As Charlotte becomes more and more of a major league sports city, we need to consider adding soccer to the mix. I have for years been a fan of the Charlotte Eagles, but they are in the minor leagues. Between the Panthers Stadium and the upcoming Knights Ballpark, can one of those fields double as a soccer field? The sport is not expensive relative to other more popular choices, and is a great family and bulk (youth soccer team) buying entertainment option.
When I floated the idea by my friend (and founder of internetsoccer.com) Mac Lackey, his response was, “count me in…” So who else is on board?
So what would we call the team? The Charlotte Bankers? Please, no.
Seattle has experienced great success with their team, most recently with the addition of Microsoft as the jersey sponsor.
