Transportation & Planning Committee
Thursday, October 31, 2013
12:00 – 1:30 p.m.
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center
Room 280
Committee Members:
Staff Resource:
David Howard, Chair
Michael Barnes, Vice Chair
John Autry
Warren Cooksey
Patsy Kinsey, Mayor
Debra Campbell, Interim Assistant City Manager
Distribution:
I.
Noise Walls and the I-77 Managed Lanes Project – 60 minutes
Staff Resource: Danny Pleasant, Transportation
Guest and Presenter: Louis Mitchell, NCDOT
The City Manager referred to the Transportation and Planning Committee the topic of noise walls related to the I-77 managed lanes project. Stakeholders along I-77, between I-277 and I-85, and those representing Fourth Ward interests along I-277 have expressed a desire for more dialogue about the noise walls. Staff from NCDOT, CDOT, and Planning will discuss the status of the project and plans for additional community engagement.
Action: For information and recommendation to extend the timeframe for making the final decision on both the location and design of the walls.
Next Scheduled Meeting: To Be Determined in 2014
Mayor & City Council
Transportation Cabinet
Ron Carlee, City Manager
Danny Pleasant
Leadership Team
Louis Mitchell