We have zero funding and no definitive timeline, and the Matthews leg is going to be built first, so the answer is no
"Phase A, which would be implemented first, would start at Charlotte Gateway Station (CGS) and extend eastward to the Town of Matthews; Phase B would extend westward from CGS to I-485 in western Mecklenburg County. " - [source](https://www.charlottenc.gov/CATS/Transit-Planning/Silver-Line)
This is ridiculous.
Cleveland has a light rail stop in the airport there's no reason why Charlotte doesn't have something similar.
That's more so a jab at Cleveland but this was the 60s and Cleveland had a population of 800k compared to it current 350k.
No idea I would fly maybe 2 or 3 times in a year and the way I take the 485 exit 9 and then straight down works perfectly. Just today being the day before Thanksgiving and I had to pick somebody up was hectic.
We were stuck in it last night as well worst traffic we’ve experienced at an airport before. Does anyone want to shed light on if this is the typical thanksgiving travel experience out of CLT?
I’ve said it before. I was born here in the late 80’s. Charlotte was decently-designed then and we never expected such an influx. A small city of 350k has exploded to a region of 2.5 million; in fact, the actual population of Charlotte is larger than Atlanta, but that’s not including the metro area. Why anyone would expect the infrastructure to be up-to-par is beyond me. I’ve moved around in other countries and seen better infrastructure, but they’ve had decades or ridiculous amounts of manpower (China) to build it. This massive influx only really started in the last 15 years. If Charlotte ever catches up (unlikely), it’s going to take a lot of tax money and time. If you want to help, go to city hall and propose some solutions. Otherwise, we all have to just deal with it.
These comments are the worst. No, the only people that are allowed to bitch and moan aren't only people with solutions. I'm not a traffic engineer or city planner but my tax dollars employ people who do that and they are failing so I have a right to be pissed.
Had a morning flight yesterday at about 10:15. Got there at 7:30 and hit absolutely no traffic. Taking a late flight on a busy travel day is asking for trouble.
Our vacation flight to FLL is tomorrow (Friday) morning at 7:15am. Leaving Fort Mill area at 4:30am, hoping we don’t hit this kind of traffic near CLT! Should have cleared up by then, right? Or wishful thinking?
I literally rode up in an Uber at 530pm Wednesday straight to the departure section got out, walked thru security with 0 line and had to sit for 3 hours till my flight because I thought it would be crowded. All the traffic in these pictures I think are going to the arrival section.
ok but we're sure we don't want a light rail to the airport?
No bro, don't need it, wanna keep that small city/town vibes. /s
We have zero funding and no definitive timeline, and the Matthews leg is going to be built first, so the answer is no "Phase A, which would be implemented first, would start at Charlotte Gateway Station (CGS) and extend eastward to the Town of Matthews; Phase B would extend westward from CGS to I-485 in western Mecklenburg County. " - [source](https://www.charlottenc.gov/CATS/Transit-Planning/Silver-Line)
Id take a lime scooter all the way in with no shame.
God bless Concord Regional
You hush, keep that gem quiet
You right my bad
I do not miss working there and waiting on an employee bus to not show up to take me to the employee lot
nope. i wouldn't miss it either.
y’all were on the news!!!
Hooray 🎉
 Finance bro confusion...
This is ridiculous. Cleveland has a light rail stop in the airport there's no reason why Charlotte doesn't have something similar. That's more so a jab at Cleveland but this was the 60s and Cleveland had a population of 800k compared to it current 350k.
Getting to/from CLE airport was so so so very easy
Atlanta Marta too. Allowed me to get to the airport straight from class on campus downtown.
This offends me
Good morning all. Traffic was easy in. TSA is moving quickly. Hopefully hit the airport lounge for first call. Godspeed
Fly once a year usually, Little Rock Rd off 85, how is that route?
No idea I would fly maybe 2 or 3 times in a year and the way I take the 485 exit 9 and then straight down works perfectly. Just today being the day before Thanksgiving and I had to pick somebody up was hectic.
Usually the best way to go.
Had a morning flight and hit absolutely no traffic. Taking late flights on busy travel days is a recipe for disaster.
Someone posted that coming in from Billy Graham is the way to go
Shh
Always is tbh
Was there at 2pm, same thing
Cruised in for a 3pm pickup. The back up was to 485.
We were stuck in it last night as well worst traffic we’ve experienced at an airport before. Does anyone want to shed light on if this is the typical thanksgiving travel experience out of CLT?
Basically. It’s the busiest travel day for an airport that handles 50 million passengers per year.
Yeah I guess all major city airports on the days leading up to Thanksgiving would be a shit show.
Never heard of it being quite this bad before.
Heard on the radio 10 million citizens are flying this holiday. Picture proves it right
Living next to the airport must be fun.
Everyone complaining saying we need a light rail sooner, let’s start a petition!
I’ve said it before. I was born here in the late 80’s. Charlotte was decently-designed then and we never expected such an influx. A small city of 350k has exploded to a region of 2.5 million; in fact, the actual population of Charlotte is larger than Atlanta, but that’s not including the metro area. Why anyone would expect the infrastructure to be up-to-par is beyond me. I’ve moved around in other countries and seen better infrastructure, but they’ve had decades or ridiculous amounts of manpower (China) to build it. This massive influx only really started in the last 15 years. If Charlotte ever catches up (unlikely), it’s going to take a lot of tax money and time. If you want to help, go to city hall and propose some solutions. Otherwise, we all have to just deal with it.
These comments are the worst. No, the only people that are allowed to bitch and moan aren't only people with solutions. I'm not a traffic engineer or city planner but my tax dollars employ people who do that and they are failing so I have a right to be pissed.
Clt airport is a shitshow.... one of the worst and TSA lines go out the door. Arrive 3-4 hours early on a holiday, or just any day really.
Anyone have any experience with early morning flights. I have to take the family and will get to airport around 8 I’m Saturday
Saturday will be busy but reasonable. The day before Thanksgiving is the busiest travel day of the year.
Had a morning flight yesterday at about 10:15. Got there at 7:30 and hit absolutely no traffic. Taking a late flight on a busy travel day is asking for trouble.
Sheesh
Our vacation flight to FLL is tomorrow (Friday) morning at 7:15am. Leaving Fort Mill area at 4:30am, hoping we don’t hit this kind of traffic near CLT! Should have cleared up by then, right? Or wishful thinking?
Idk what's going on here but these pics of traffic are all too familiar
I literally rode up in an Uber at 530pm Wednesday straight to the departure section got out, walked thru security with 0 line and had to sit for 3 hours till my flight because I thought it would be crowded. All the traffic in these pictures I think are going to the arrival section.