Rethinking transportation policy matters now more than ever.
We need a strong, resilient public transportation system more than ever before to connect essential workers to their jobs and to connect people who have no other form of ...
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During a pandemic, Earth Day means more now than ever.
Today is the 50th anniversary of Earth Day. And on this day each year, one billion people all over the world pause and reflect on a simple fact that we too often forget:...
10 ways to live sustainably in a time of social distancing
As Earth Day approaches next week, we want to celebrate this beautiful planet we live on–even while the majority of us are spending all of our time at home. Here are 10 w...
Monthly bike update: How does social distancing affect biking?
Hello, Fellow Social Distancing Cyclists! As you all know, March has been like no other month in our lifetime as current events have been reshaping our world every few da...
Why (and how) should Charlotte make space for buses?
By Tarik Kiley, Transit Coalition Coordinator Have you ever thought about how Charlotte could make more room for buses? Sustain Charlotte hosted a Grow Smart CLT event on...
We’re 10 years old!
In late 2007, Shannon Binns moved to Charlotte after spending a decade living in major cities–Washington D.C., New York City, and Seattle–that he could easily navigate on...
Mecklenburg County aims to have a zero-carbon fleet by 2030. Here’s how.
Last month we shared an update on how Mecklenburg County’s leaders are considering a plan to achieve a zero-carbon goal for County-owned facilities by 2030. Now we’re sha...
5 things you should know about transit in the Charlotte area this month
Attending the Metropolitan Transit Committee (MTC) meeting is always interesting, and last Wednesday’s meeting was full of timely updates. What important developments in ...
Partner post: Top 7 green initiatives Charlotte’s co-living leader put on the map
by Shannon Roberts, Charlotte Community Room Rental Sustain Charlotte’s Gold Partner Charlotte Community Room Rental redefines co-living to give residents a unique, sophi...
Mecklenburg County is working to achieve zero-carbon buildings. Here’s how.
At the February 11 Environmental Stewardship Committee meeting, Mecklenburg County’s Energy Manager reviewed the current carbon footprint of the County’s buildings and ho...
Letter to City Council: $50M for safer, healthier, community-building transportation
We sent this letter to the Charlotte City Council and City Manager Jones on January 14, 2020, requesting they budget $50M over the next two years to make the city safer f...
Charlotte will begin work on a Strategic Mobility Plan
Last Monday’s introduction of the upcoming Strategic Mobility Plan was the most important item on the agenda for City Council’s Transportation, Planning, and Environment ...