From buckets to blacktop: NC lawmakers rethink how future transportation dollars are spent

By: Clayton Henkel

Outlets: North Carolina Newsline

Published: March 23, 2026

Words: 1,036

Last Updated: 4 months, 1 week ago

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In today’s highly partisan environment, it’s hard to get Republicans and Democrats to agree on much. But when it comes to North Carolina’s transportation infrastructure, both sides agree the current funding formula needs to be reworked.

Members of the House Select Committee on North Carolina’s Transportation Future held an initial meeting last week to discuss challenges, opportunities and strategic needs affecting the state’s transportation systems.

N.C. Dept. of Transportation Deputy Planning Director David Wasserman told …

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