Walkscore.com ranks Charlotte as the 49th most walkable large city in the U.S. That’s not great. And they cite a lack of bike lanes as another issue. But Sustain Charlott...
Advocates have been lobbying for improved pedestrian infrastructure along Parkwood Avenue since Al Gorman was struck and killed while riding a bike on the road in 2015. “...
“This segment of Parkwood has been transformed from a dangerous road for moving cars to a complete street that will be safer for all users: pedestrians, cyclists, bus rid...
On Friday, the City of Charlotte celebrated the grand opening of new bike lanes on Parkwood Avenue that will improve safety for cyclists, pedestrians, and motorists. “Thi...
Today we celebrated with neighborhood residents, City staff, and elected officials as one of Charlotte’s most treacherous streets for walking and riding a bicycle became ...
Our staff team just returned from 3 days of planning, relaxing, and reconnecting at the incomparably beautiful Wildacres Retreat. Facilitated by our amazing Director of O...
It’s Climate Week through this Sunday, and we want to take a moment to share our perspective on why Sustain Charlotte’s work is so critical to reducing our local contribu...
Charlotte wants to become a more sustainable city even as it grows — and recycling is one important way to cut down on the generation of greenhouse gases. But inefficient...
WBTV’s QC@3 recently interviewed our Director of Engagement + Impact Meg Fencil about the fun that awaits Biketoberfest participants this year on October 24th. Watch the ...
Sustain Charlotte’s Biketoberfest event is back and will be held on Oct. 24 this year, with an extended route that will show off Charlotte’s new bike infrastructure. You’...
This morning, WBTV interviewed our Executive Director Shannon Binns about the newly opened Phase 2 of the CityLYNX Gold Line streetcar connecting the Elizabeth neighborho...
In the almost 11 years since founding Sustain Charlotte, I’ve learned firsthand that visible progress on longstanding transportation issues rarely happens overnight. One ...