http://wfae.org en http://wfae.org/post/final-funding-blue-line-extension-expected-30-days <p>Extending the light rail from Uptown to UNC Charlotte will cost just over $1 billion. That price tag has contributed to the project's sometimes on-again-off-again status as local, state and federal funds tighten.</p><p>But Danny Rogers - the Blue Line Extension's project manager for the city - says all the funding is nearly in place.</p><p>"Right now we're just waiting on the full-funding grant agreement - FTA recommended and has approved it, pending the congressional review," says Rogers.</p> Thu, 04 Oct 2012 21:01:57 +0000 Julie Rose 13182 at http://wfae.org Final Funding For Blue Line Extension Expected In 30 Days