Exploring walkability in Germany
In September, a delegation from Germany came to Charlotte as part of a transatlantic dialogue on sustainable mobility, supported by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy and […]
Biking and Walking
Confronting racial inequities in charlotte’s transportation and land use
It’s no secret that past and present racism and racial bias have led to profound inequities in quality of life for many Charlotteans. Our Program Director Meg Fencil attended the Facing […]
Five steps you can take to slow climate change
With our state still reeling from the devastating impact of Florence, the world’s most esteemed climate scientists issued a dire warning: we have 12 years to act to avoid catastrophic climate […]
Bicycle Program Manager Kate Cavazza speaks at Bikewalk NC Conference
The state advocacy organization BikeWalk NC hosted the 7th Annual BikeWalk NC Summit on October 19 and 20 in Raleigh, and Sustain Charlotte was a featured presenter. As the bicycle program manager, I want […]
Nearly 600 people explored South End and Uptown during Biketoberfest presented by the Charlotte Knights!
Thank you to everyone who made Sustain Charlotte’s 4th annual Biketoberfest presented by The Charlotte Knights a success! We had: 572 participants 100+ volunteers 30 sponsor stops 2 routes for […]
Download your map for Biketoberfest presented by the Charlotte Knights
Before you head off on your Biketoberfest presented by The Charlotte Knights urban adventure on October 13th, make sure you have the route map on your phone! This customized Google […]
Charlotte residents take to the streets for Open Streets 704
Thousands of people filled the streets on Sunday, September 30th for Open Streets 704! We hope you had a chance to participate in this fun people-powered event that closed 4 […]
Advocates pack the room to discuss advancing cycling in Charlotte
Thanks to you, we had the biggest turn out to date for a Shifting Gears workshop! On Thursday, August 23rd, close to 70 people come out to Birdsong Brewing for […]
Transit equity and the road to Vision Zero
Most people who ride transit for daily transportation reach their stops by walking. But how safe is that walk (or bike ride) to and from transit? And how many people who […]
Here’s the latest on the planned Uptown Protected Bike Lane
It’s time for an Uptown protected bike lane update! In 2015, Sustain Charlotte started the #ibikeclt petition, a campaign to ask City Council to commit to supporting completion of Charlotte’s […]