Take action: ask city council to increase fines for parking in bike lanes
On November 27, Charlotte City Council is expected to vote on revisions to Chapter 14 of the City Code. The ordinance revisions would increase the fines for cars to park ...
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Push for transit, walkable communities growing across us (AP)
With pedestrian deaths in the U.S. at their highest in four decades, citizens across the nation are urging lawmakers to break from transportation spending focused on car ...
Sustain Charlotte’s Biketoberfest is back For 2023! Here’s how to make the most of it
Fall is here, and you know what that means – it’s almost time to roll into Sustain Charlotte’s Biketoberfest! We’re so excited to welcome hundreds of revelers back to Bik...
Sustainability in a sleek form
The following is a guest post written by Trent Michels for Sustain Charlotte partner Insight Architects Credit: Insight Architects It’s always exhilarating to witness arc...
Opinion: Student-friendly climate initiatives can make a difference (Niner Times)
Shoutout to reporter Natalie Monson for her opinion piece in the Niner Times encouraging students to take climate action. “Climate anxiety is a real feeling many young pe...
One week in, Davidson has issued no tickets in jaywalking campaign (WFAE)
How can a small town make its streets safer for pedestrians? Davidson is trying out a few strategies, including new crosswalks, pedestrian signals, and starting this week...
Transportation, Planning and Development Committee: September 5, 2023
A streetcar passes in front of the Spectrum Center On Tuesday, September 5, the Transportation, Planning & Development Committee met to receive three updates: one fro...
CDOT proposes a “bundling” strategy for mobility projects
A woman rides her bike down the road On Monday, August 28, Charlotte City Council met for a Business Meeting where they received an update on the Strategic Mobility Plan ...
NODA neighbors: speeding is becoming “crazy” in neighborhood (WBTV)
NoDa residents remain concerned about speeding in their neighborhood while they continue to wait for Charlotte Department of Transportation’s improvements to be installed...
Metropolitan Transit Commission: August 23
CATS Bus at Pride Festival The Metropolitan Transit Commission (MTC) met on Wednesday, August 23 to receive updates from CATS CEO Brent Cagle and the transit work group t...
Charlotte becoming friendlier to pedestrians (QNotes)
While Charlotte has become more pedestrian-friendly in recent years, the city still has far to go, according to organizations that work to improve walkability. Out of 130...
What does your household contribute to climate change?
Bird’s eye view of a neighborhood. Credit: Canva What does your household contribute to climate change? The New York Times took a look at consumption-based emissions at t...