Two huge steps forward for two of our transportation campaigns!
Visible. Big. Iconic. If you were asked to describe current bike facilities in Charlotte, these probably aren’t the first words that would come to mind. But thanks to the thousands […]
Biking and Walking
Stroll and Roll Plaza Midwood petition presented to City Council
On Monday night, residents from the neighborhoods surrounding the Plaza Midwood business district presented a petition to City Council calling for bicycle and pedestrian improvements on The Plaza and Central […]
Uptown protected bike lane moving forward!
Do you remember the petition we launched calling for a protected bike lane connecting the greenways through Uptown? The one that more than 4,000 of you signed? Well, your voices […]
What we learned at the new Partners for Smart Growth Conference
Over the past 15 years the New Partners for Smart Growth has become the largest and most comprehensive sustainable communities conference in the nation. Two of our staff, Meg Fencil […]
Parkwood/Plaza Road Diet discussed by Transportation Committee
Safety and budget concerns steered the conversation at the City’s Transportation and Planning Committee meeting on Monday. On the agenda? CDOT staff responded to City Council questions about the draft […]
New study shows area cyclists worry about safety
This November, the Urban Land Institute published “Living in Charlotte 2016: Views on Housing, Transportation, and Community”. Click here to download the report. As an organization advocating for smart growth […]
IBikeCLT Update: Charlotteans strongly support uptown protected bike lanes
You’ve spoken up for safer bicycle facilities in Charlotte, and your voice is making a difference! More than 4,000 area residents have signed either our paper or online #iBikeCLT petition […]
Colombia’s big boost for bicycle commuting
Guest blog post by Marcela Falquez, Executive Director of ID Social, Bogota, Colombia. Last Wednesday, Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos signed the 1811 Act. This law aims to encourage the […]
Biketoberfest 2016: We couldn’t have done it without you!
Perfect weather, hospitable neighbors, and generous sponsors willing to swing open their doors for the afternoon; put them all together, and that’s a pretty good recipe for any event. Put […]
What makes a street great?
NACTO, which stands for the National Association of City Transportation Officials, recently held their 5th annual conference in Seattle. We were able to attend and learn about the latest advancements […]