Vote FOR a Better-Connected Mecklenburg.
Easing traffic, improving safety, and creating lasting opportunity for every resident.
Our mission is to connect Mecklenburg County through smarter transit, safer roads, and strategic investment, powered by a funding plan that benefits every community.
Let's move forward together.
Mecklenburg County is booming, but traffic, delays, and outdated transit are holding us back. Yes for Meck is a bold transportation initiative that will make your life better by lessening congestion and improving safety, leading to greater economic mobility and improved quality of life for all residents in Mecklenburg County.
The way Mecklenburg County moves is breaking down.
- Charlotte ranks 2nd worst in the U.S. for commuting (Forbes Home)
- 41 hours lost to congestion last year
- Need for more high-frequency bus routes
- More time stuck in traffic
- Fewer transit options
- Rising costs down the road
What a YES vote delivers
Faster Commutes
450,000 more riders within a 10-minute walk of 15-minute bus service
Job Access
320,000+ more jobs reachable by public transit
Reliable Options
15-minute frequency on the top 15 bus routes and 30-minute frequency on all routes
Better Roads
$7.8 billion in local road improvements over 30 years
Local Dollars Stay Local
Local dollars stay local for road improvements in each municipality
County-Wide Investment
50,000 Jobs are created for every $1B invested
See what it means for your community
Every town in Mecklenburg County and the City of Charlotte benefits. Here’s how much each municipality stands to gain for road construction.
Cornelius
30 Years
$325.9M
Davidson
30 Years
$174.5M
Huntersville
30 Years
$700M
Matthews
30 Years
$307M
Mint Hill
30 Years
$379.5M
Pineville
30 Years
$87.3M
Charlotte
30 Years
$5.765B
These are real improvements, funded by a plan that works for all of Mecklenburg.
How It Works
One penny. Huge impact.
- Synchronized traffic lights will be installed, meaning more green lights and improved traffic flow
- No property tax increase
- Funding allocation: 40% road improvements; 20% bus and microtransit; 40% rail construction
- Oversight by an independent board with local, community, and business representation
- Transparent, accountable, and voter-approved
What a YES vote delivers
Faster Commutes
450,00 more riders within a 10-minute walk of 15-minute bus service
Reliable Options
15-minute frequency on the top 15 bus routes and 30-minute frequency on all routes
Media & News
News, Policy Brief
Leading on Opportunity Releases Policy Brief Outlining Benefits of Transportation on Economic Mobility
Say YES to a county
that moves better.
Every vote sends a message. Vote FOR the plan if you're ready for safer roads, reliable transit, more green lights, and better access for everyone in Mecklenburg County. Let’s build the future we all deserve. Together.
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