Category: transportation

Crowd listens to an NCDOT consultant as he talks about the Potts-Sloan-Beaty road project at Ada Jenkins Center.

NCDOT meeting addresses concerns about asbestos, traffic in Davidson’s Potts-Sloan-Beaty project

December 9, 2025

NCDOT officials say asbestos cleanup will by the end of this week or early next week on the planned Potts Street-Sloan Street connector, in Davidson’s west side neighborhood. The cleanup should take about a month, officials told about 50 people at a community meeting at Ada Jenkins Center Monday night. … More NCDOT meeting addresses concerns about asbestos, traffic in Davidson’s Potts-Sloan-Beaty project

Workers using heavy equipment cleared the way Nov. 21 for a new road connection between Sloan and Beaty streets on Davidson's west side. (David Boraks photo)

As work begins on Sloan-Potts connection, NCDOT plans Dec. 8 public meeting

December 1, 2025

Most of the trees have been removed between Sloan and Potts streets on Davidson’s west side, to make way for an NCDOT road connection project. But before that can happen, asbestos must be removed from soil in the corridor. … More As work begins on Sloan-Potts connection, NCDOT plans Dec. 8 public meeting

Refik Anadaol is the Turkish American artist who created "Interconnected" at Charlotte airport's expansion of Concourse A. (David Boraks photo)

The Story Behind ‘Interconnected,’ CLT’s New Digital Public Artwork | WFAE

July 22, 2018

If you’re a regular traveler in and out of Charlotte Douglas International Airport, you’ll want to check out the newly opened expansion of Concourse A. One of its most striking features is a public artwork titled “Interconnected,” which is being billed as the largest data-driven digital public art installation.

First ride on CATS Blue Line light rail extension | WFAE

February 20, 2018

The Lynx Blue Line extension from uptown to UNC Charlotte opens in just a month. CATS has been running empty trains on the new light rail tracks since January. On Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2017, a few citizens were the first to try it out, and they’re already imagining the possibilities. I rode along and talked … More First ride on CATS Blue Line light rail extension | WFAE

Tesla's showroom on E. Independence Blvd. in Matthews can talk to you about a Tesla, but they can't do the deal. (David Boraks/WFAE)

NC says Tesla can’t sell cars at Charlotte store | WFAE

May 27, 2016

The North Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles has denied Tesla Motors’ application to sell its electric cars at a new store near Charlotte. Liten to my May 27, 2016, coverage at WFAE: N.C. Says Tesla Can’t Sell Cars At Charlotte Store And if you’re looking for background why Tesla can’t sell cars here, listen to my … More NC says Tesla can’t sell cars at Charlotte store | WFAE

Charlene Minor of Davidson Parks & Rec in her ELF. (David Boraks/WFAE)

Trying out an ELF, a solar battery assisted bicycle | WFAE

May 18, 2016

On Davidson Town Day May 7, I had a chance to take the town’s ELF for a spin. That’s E-L-F for electric, light and fun, three words that describe the three-wheeled vehicles made by Organic Transit in Durham. These sleek, recumbent bicycles — the kind you sit down to ride – come with pedals, handlebars and … More Trying out an ELF, a solar battery assisted bicycle | WFAE

With Model 3 on the way, Tesla faces a roadblock from other dealers | WFAE

May 6, 2016

Tesla wants to sell electric cars from its showroom in Matthews. But dealers have exercised their right under state law to challenge its dealer application. They duked it out at a 2-day hearing in Matthews this week. There’s a lot at stake here. Here’s my coverage on WFAE, including comments from environmentalist/race car driver Leilani … More With Model 3 on the way, Tesla faces a roadblock from other dealers | WFAE