(Charlotte Observer) An advertisement for Crown Royal Whisky will soon cover part of a Lynx light-rail train, one of two alcohol ads for buses and trains approved by the Metropolitan Transit Commission Wednesday night, despite opposition from some Charlotte City Council members last month.
The MTC voted unanimously to move forward with two alcohol ads that previously had pending contracts, but also said it would wait 30 days before signing new alcohol ads.
One MTC member said the delay is an “olive branch” to council members, and was meant to head off what could be a fierce fight to determine who ultimately makes transit policy: the MTC or the city of Charlotte?
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