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The most dramatic economic downturn since The Great Depression is changing the quality-of-life for millions of Americans. Increasing fuel costs, joblessness, and limited capital for building small business are but a few but very significant challenges, and each is affected by transportation. In the same way that rail transformed North Carolinians’ quality-of-life in the 1800's, today enhanced 21st century engineering and technology, intermodal strategies, and centuries of lessons-learned stand to revitalize rail’s life-changing potential. Blueprint North Carolina: Planning for the Future takes a look at the future impact of transportation planning in our state with a focus on the power of rail to provide equal access and benefit for all North Carolinians in an environmentally sustainable way.
Host, UNC-TV Producer/Reporter Rob Holliday
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Marcus Brandon
A Political Communications Strategist for Transportation Equity Network, a grassroots network of community organizations nationwide working to create an equity-based national transportation system. |
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Pat McCrory
Former seven-term Mayor of Charlotte who, during his administration, headed up efforts to bring to the city North Carolina's first light-rail system. He is now Senior Director of Strategic Initiatives with the law firm Moore and Van Allen, and continues to travel the country advocating for public transportation. |
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Terry R. Gibson, P.E.
State Highway Administrator for the North Carolina Department of Transportation. |
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