June 21, 2024

The Partnership for Regional Cooperation released a poll conducted by Opinion Diagnostics of 591 Mecklenburg County voters on transportation in the Charlotte region. The survey was conducted by phone and text message in October 2023 and has a margin of error of ±4%.

Key findings

• 41% had an unfavorable view of the Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS), compared with 32% favorable.

• 72% had a favorable view of Charlotte's airport, compared with 18% unfavorable.

• Asked the best way to pay for transportation, 33% chose public-private partnerships such as tolls and user fees, 17% sales taxes and 10% property taxes; 15% said all of the above and 25% were unsure.

Media coverage

• The Charlotte Ledger: Poll: High marks for airport, low marks for CATS (June 21, 2024)