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We’ve launched the charlotte regional transportation coalition!

Sustain Charlotte has organized a group of community leaders and organizations to create The Charlotte Regional Transportation Coalition (CRTC), an active network committed to ensuring the future of transportation in […]

Action Alert: Speak up for McAlpine Creek Greenway Extension!

A key greenway project is in danger of being canceled over the unsubstantiated concerns of some residents of Carmel Country Club. Please join us by calling on County and City […]

How Stuart created a car-free lifestyle

Two years ago, Stuart Brauer bought an electric skateboard on a whim. Though he’d never ridden a skateboard in his life, he wanted to experiment with a new form of […]

August bike update

Good Day, Charlotte 🚲 Fans, We are continuing to update you during this crazy time every two months. We’re sharing updates on additional Shared Streets, the Shifting Gears: Bringing Protected […]

Why Chris encourages Charlotteans to join the conversation

For several years, Sustain Charlotte worked in the same building as Chris Muryn’s employer, Shook Kelley, allowing him to get to know the staff and learn more about how Sustain […]

People for Bikes ranking calls attention to need for cycling improvements

When the national bike advocacy organization People For Bikes rated more than 480 U.S. cities for bike-friendliness this year, Charlotte received a less than stellar report card: 1.3 out of […]

How Nancy’s advocacy brought a greenway connector to her neighborhood

When Nancy Pierce moved to Charlotte for a job in 1979, she chose to live close-in for the urban feel. But she longed for a body of water she could […]

How Dustin transitioned to a car-free lifestyle

When Dustin Branham first moved to the greater Charlotte area in 2007, living life without a car was the last thing on his mind. After landing a job at a […]

April + May Bike Update

Hello my fellow Charlotte bike supporters, The Bike Update is going out a little later than usual because we wanted to include exciting news about Shared Streets, City Manager’s Recommended […]

Charlotte’s first lane just for bikes and buses is a win!

It’s hard for bus drivers to stay on schedule and carry riders to their destinations quickly if the buses are getting stuck in traffic. Our city’s leaders are experimenting with […]