With apologies to Buster Poindexter but word that California could open carpool lanes to toll-paying solo drivers by 2009 means that Charlotte will adopt a similar high-occupancy toll policy by what? 2020, 2025?

Just in time for my 35mph, big hat, and left-turn signal on tour of the Carolinas! Yes!

Mecklenburg, always a day late and $10 over budget.