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Mecklenburg County Forms Metropolitan Public Transportation Authority
Charlotte, NC, December 3, 2025 Mecklenburg County has established the Metropolitan Public Transportation Authority (MPTA) to manage transportation initiatives funded by a new one-cent sales tax increase. The MPTA, consisting of a 27-member board representing each town, aims to improve public transit and infrastructure, addressing the county’s growing transportation needs. Projected to generate $19.4 billion over 30 years, funding will focus on road improvements, rail construction, and bus services, ensuring equitable








