Charlotte Gets Federal Money To Study Transit-Friendly Communities Along Planned Silver Line

The Federal Transit Administration awarded Charlotte funds to study neighborhoods near the upcoming Silver Line rail project. The city must submit its findings by Summer 2026.

Research will focus on station zones in Charlotte, Matthews, and parts of Mecklenburg County that are not currently part of any city. The plan aims to create stations that cater to people of all income levels.

This work sets three key goals: building public support, adding housing fairness rules, and pushing smart growth forward. The city will work with neighborhood groups to protect current residents and boost job growth.

These new hubs put train stops at their core. Shops sit next to homes, while offices spring up nearby. City staff want input from people who live in these spots now.

The cash flows from a special FTA program that backs transit growth planning. With this support, Charlotte can map out how buildings and streets should look near future stations.

For the next 24 months, workers will hunt for ways to make station areas work better. They'll focus hard on keeping homes within reach for current neighbors.

Out east, Matthews plays a big part in the plans. Its officials will help decide how stations fit the town's style.

This work pushes the Silver Line closer to reality. When built, trains will zip through greater Charlotte, giving people fresh ways to move around.

Anyone can check progress on the city's website. Officials want lots of faces at upcoming meetings to share their thoughts.

Big shifts take time. Teams must gather facts, listen to locals, and write rules that help everyone win. Yet each small step brings Charlotte closer to its transit goals.