进步团体敦促国会州长在种族和社区关注问题上暂停3.2B I-77收费车道项目。 Progressive groups urge NC governor to pause $3.2B I-77 toll lanes project over racial and community concerns.

包括有色人种协进会和塞拉俱乐部在内的进步团体正在敦促总督Josh Stein暂停32亿美元I-77快车道项目,指出历史上基础设施的种族差异以及对社区影响的关切。 Progressive groups including the NAACP and Sierra Club are urging Governor Josh Stein to pause the $3.2 billion I-77 express toll lanes project, citing historical racial disparities in infrastructure and concerns over community impact. 夏洛特区域运输规划组织于2024年10月批准了该项目,但没有提供扩展细节,引发了强烈反弹。 The Charlotte Regional Transportation Planning Organization approved the project in October 2024 without full expansion details, sparking backlash. 虽然CRTPO的一位律师声称,由于州DOT的2025年承包商资格释放,该项目不能暂停,但批评者质疑这一法律解释。 While a CRTPO attorney claims the project cannot be paused due to the state DOT’s 2025 contractor qualifications release, critics dispute that legal interpretation. 夏洛特市议会的11名成员中有9名支持暂停,但Stein没有作出评论。 Nine of 11 Charlotte City Council members support a pause, but Stein has not commented. 夏洛特区域商业联盟以拥堵和区域经济需要为由,继续支持收费车道。 The Charlotte Regional Business Alliance continues to back the toll lanes, citing congestion and regional economic needs.