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 […]
Biking and Walking
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 […]
How we’re making Daniel’s commute safer
Daniel Crow moved to Charlotte from one of the top biking cities in the nation: Madison, WI, where even the layout of the city itself suggests a giant bicycle wheel. […]
Volunteer spotlight: Steve Yaffe
For Steve Yaffe, volunteering with Sustain Charlotte is more than just something to do—it’s part of his lifelong passion for transit and the quality of life improvements that come from […]
Action Alert: Speak up for shared streets so everyone can walk and bike!
Help Charlotte go the extra mile to ensure that people in all parts of town have safe places to walk and ride bicycles for transportation and much-needed exercise! Please contact […]
What bike shops are open during the stay at home order?
Riding your bike during these unusual times has become very popular–and, as essential services, bike shops are here to help you. As you bike, please stay safe and keep others […]
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 days. […]
Madrid is prioritizing people over cars. Could it work in Charlotte?
There’s a famous old saying: “You can take the transportation advocate out of the city, but you can’t take the city out of the transportation advocate.” Ok, not exactly famous. […]