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March 13, 2026

Reimagining 77 South: a Vision for Repairing and Reconnecting Charlotte

AI-generated vision of a capped I-77 corridor between Trade and 5th Street shared by West Charlotte community…
March 8, 2026

What’s Next for Safer Streets

During this year’s City Council annual strategy session, several presentations focused on transportation, safety, and…
February 24, 2026

Watch Sustain Charlotte’s Remarks to City Council About I-77 Toll Lanes

On Monday, February 23, Sustain Charlotte Founder and Executive Director Shannon Binns was one of…
February 24, 2026

A Packed Chamber, A Clear Message: City Council Signals Support for Pausing I-77 Toll Lanes

On Monday night, more than 300 Charlotte residents filled the City Council chamber to capacity…
February 19, 2026

Public Comment Demanded a Pause on I-77 South. We Won a Key Transparency Step!

Last night’s CRTPO Board Meeting (Feb. 18, 2026) opened with a moment of accountability and…
February 19, 2026

When Engagement Isn’t Engagement: Shauna Bell Said What Many Are Feeling

At last night’s CRTPO meeting, Shauna Bell’s voice cut through the procedural language and legal…
February 4, 2026

Communities Asked for Transit and Capping on I-77 South. NCDOT Dismissed Both.

Elevated freeway infrastructure like this example from Dallas is structurally complex, expensive, and disruptive —…
February 3, 2026

Honoring Rosa Parks and Advancing Transit Equity in Mecklenburg County

Every year on February 4th, communities across the country pause to celebrate Transit Equity Day,…