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Transit systems in other cities (e.g. London and Stockholm) don't require that riders buy tickets. You tap in with your credit card at the start of your trip and tap out with the same credit card at the end of the trip. The appropriate fare is charged to the credit card. In London there is a cap on how much you'll be charged each day; so, you don't need to buy a day pass to save money.

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All over Greece, there were ridges in the sidewalks to help visually impaired walkers stay on the sidewalks. It’s barely noticable to the sighted and helps keep people from going off the curb or walking into other people. I thought it was a great idea.

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How about an app for bus Arrivals For bus stops on routes - other cities utilize an app for bus routes within health campuses / college

Campuses so why not CATS routes

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Have traveled extensively in Europe and just got back from a trip to Japan. Manhole cover are not buried inches below the road surface like they are in CLT. Was in Ohio for the eclipse and drove in Cleveland, Dayton and Cincinnati….cities in the rust belt and even with potholes in the thousands the manhole covers were at street level. Does CLT have a legit explanation on why they bury the manholes

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What I don't understand is why in Charlotte do they put medians in front of new subdivisions (Wendover) so that cars have to drive ahead and do a U-turn to get into the homes. I have seen that in a number of places. Or they have NO U-Turn signs - like at Rama and Monroe so if you want to go to Aldi's you have drive a mile and do a U-turn. What are they thinking?!??!!?

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I'm not sure of those exact intersections, but often they don't want people turning left into those neighborhoods because it would back up traffic. But yeah, it makes it hard if you are coming from that direction.

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