375 people explored FreeMoreWest on foot at our 2018 #WalkCLT event!
More than 375 Charlotte area residents enjoyed exploring the FreeMoreWest business district, surrounding neighborhoods, and greenway as they participated in the third ann...
Public Transit
South End Vision Plan, Vision Zero, and a new approach to Charlotte’s zoning update
SouthEnd Vision Plan Monica Holmes from the city’s Planning Department gave an overview of changes incorporated into the SouthEnd Vision Plan since the previous Transport...
Speak up for public transit in NC!
Right now the draft state budget includes a provision that would make it impossible for any light rail projects to move forward in NC, by requiring that federal funding f...
Leaders call for collaboration to expand regional transit network
“Build a system that works, and the riders will come.” Keynote speaker John Martin from the Southeastern Institute of Research inspired attendees at the Regional Transit ...
Sustain Charlotte members share priorities for air quality in Mecklenburg County
At our May Grow Smart CLT event, attendees were focused on air quality, and what they can do to improve the air we all breathe. We were excited to have staff from Mecklen...
Sustain Charlotte coordinates demonstration projects at Open Streets 704
We hope you were one of the 30,000 people who came out to support Open Streets 704 on Sunday, April 29th! The route extended four miles from Plaza Midwood all the way to...
Senior mobility survey
Are you a Senior? Want to improve transportation options in our community? Please take our survey and share it with other seniors! We’ll use the results to help inform ou...
City Council Transportation and Planning Committee examines vision for South End and UDO Process
At the April 23rd Charlotte City Council Transportation and Planning Committee meeting, Ed McKinney from the Planning Department provided an overview of the South End Vis...
Transportation experts share advice on growth + mobility challenges
Ask a resident of Greater Charlotte what issues they see within our region, and you’ll likely get traffic or transportation as a top answer. Last week we brought together...
Action Alert: closing dangerous sidewalk gaps
UPDATE: The agenda for the April 23 Council meeting is now posted with this issue as Agenda Item #19. View the amendment language here. Want to speak to Council about the...
Why Charlotte needs new development rules and what Sustain Charlotte is doing
The City of Charlotte is in the process of overhauling the regulations that govern land use, zoning, planning, and development in our community. While the city has change...
Many growing cities are building better bus networks. Will Charlotte be next?
Update: CATS has extended the public comment period for Envision My Ride through May 4th. As the Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) public comment period on the propose...