By Karen Cimino, The Charlotte Observer, N.C. Dec. 20--Higher than expected ridership on the Lynx light-rail line might raise ridership projections for the $750 million Northeast Corridor line and make it more financially feasible, Charlotte Area Transit System chief Ron Tober said Thursday.

By Karen Cimino, The Charlotte Observer, N.C. Dec. 16--Higher than expected ridership on the Lynx light-rail line might raise ridership projections for the $750 million Northeast Corridor line and make it more financially feasible, Charlotte Area Transit System chief Ron Tober said Thursday.

By Steve Harrison, The Charlotte Observer, N.C. Nov. 25--Charlotte's coming-out party for light rail Saturday drew unexpectedly large crowds of curiosity seekers who flooded trains for a glimpse of the city's new era of mass transit.

By Steve Harrison, The Charlotte Observer, N.C. Nov. 20--Riding light rail is easy. Just buy a ticket -- and don't plan on eating or drinking on board.

By Steve Harrison, The Charlotte Observer, N.C. Nov. 19--When riders take their first trip on light rail, they might be surprised at what they don't see. There are no turnstiles at the stations. No gates or fences, either.