More Bus.
More Frequency.
More Reliability.

  • 50% increase in service.
  • 15-minute frequency on the top 15 routes.
  • 30-minute frequency on all routes.
  • 2,000 improved bus stops.
  • Expanded hours on weekdays and weekends.

Meck Connect is Better Bus

All routes improved in five years. 450,000 more customers will have access to 15-minute frequency within a 10-minute walk.

Up to 50 Miles of Transit Priority

  • Optimize service on high-ridership bus routes by concentrating on passenger amenities and improving bus stop locations.
  • Invest in service reliability through transit signal priority, focusing on key corridors:
    • Central Avenue
    • Beatties Ford Road
    • Monroe Road
    • Freedom Drive
    • South Tryon Street
  • Expand express service by leveraging express lanes to better serve Ballantyne and communities along Albemarle Road and Independence Blvd.

From Stop to Seat

  • Enhancements to 2,000 bus stops in 10 years.
  • More shelters, benches, and waiting pads.
  • Comprehensive bus fleet expansion and replacement.
  • 89 new buses.

See the Impact in Your Community

Mecklenburg County towns would include targeted investments in road infrastructure, expanded transit options including expanded rail and a better bus system, and new Microtransit services to improve access to essential destinations.

Town Improvements