This brief on the mass transit summit (free if annoying reg required) in Charlotte yesterday hits the big points, but does not convey the sugary smoochiness of the affair.

I’m pretty sure that at one point Mayor McCrory called FTA Administrator Jenna Dorn “one of the most effective leaders in America” and I’m certain Dorn only half-jokingly said, “Your check is in the mail, mayor.” McCrory is looking for about $180 million in his in-box.

In any event, we did at least get some hints at what the finished light rail project might approximate — Dallas.