Metropolitan Transit Commission: July updates and news
The Metropolitan Transit Commission (MTC) convened again this past Wednesday, July 26, to hear updates on the Transit Work Group, CATS contracts, and bus service planning...
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Charlotte earns 27 out of 100 in 2023 People for Bikes city rankings
The 2023 People for Bikes City Ratings have been released, revealing how major cities across the United States are prioritizing bicycle infrastructure to promote safe cyc...
New app connects you to public development information
Last week, the City of Charlotte’s Planning, Design & Development staff released an exciting new tool called “Development Near Me.” This interactive map allows reside...
A deal to raise the debt limit: Sustain Charlotte advocates for public transit funding amid cuts
Credit: Shannon Binns Last week, Sustain Charlotte joined dozens of sustainability and transit advocacy organizations from around the country in signing a letter to Congr...
Sustain Charlotte receives AARP grant to make communities more livable
This week, AARP North Carolina announced seven organizations throughout the state that will receive 2023 Community Challenge grants – part of the largest group of grantee...
Planning a more walkable future for Charlotte
Photo: Eric Zaverl More than 1,000 urban planners, engineers, architects, and advocates gathered in Charlotte last week for the 31st annual Congress for the New Urbanism ...
Metropolitan Transit Commission: The latest updates and action items
Photo: Paxton Shaw/Social Ape On Wednesday, May 24, the Metropolitan Transit Commission (MTC) met again to receive an update from CATS CEO Brent Cagle and take action on ...
Sustain Charlotte urges City Council to proceed with the approved UDO
Charlotte City Council met for its monthly zoning meeting on Monday night, hearing feedback from residents on a number of zoning petitions regarding new residential commu...
Help restore critical funding to our parks + greenways
Requested funding for parks and greenways over the next 5 years has been cut dramatically. You can make a change. Photo: Shannon Binns Funding for many parks, greenways, ...
Transportation, Planning and Development Committee: The latest
Photo: Hope Wright On Monday, May 1, the Transportation, Planning, and Development (TP&D) Committee held their monthly meeting. While CATS has made a number of high-p...
City budget hearing: Fiscal Year 2024
Last Monday evening, our Director of Engagement and Impact, Meg Fencil, spoke at the City Council Budget Hearing to express support for the funding listed in the recommen...
Our take on the latest Metropolitan Transit Commission meeting
Photo: Charlotte Area Transit System On Wednesday, April 26, the Metropolitan Transit Commission (MTC) held an eventful meeting. The MTC, established through an interloca...