Transit Bill passes House

The transit bill, HB 148, officially known at the Congestion Relief/Intermodal Transport Fund bill, has passed the NC House on two readings and was sent to the Senate.

Transit Bill passes House Finance Committee

The North Carolina House Finance Committee voted to approve the the Congestion Relief/Intermodal Transport Fund bill (HB 148) by a vote of 19-6. The bill now goes to the full House of Representatives for debate and a vote. This will probably occur on Tuesday, April 21.

This bill will allow certain counties to adopt a 1/2 cent sales tax to support mass transit.