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Climate Change and the Environment

Climate Change and the Environment

Watch: Sustain Charlotte presents Reimagine I-77 South concepts

On May 14, 2026, Sustain Charlotte Founder and Executive Director Shannon Binns and a team of local design professionals presented concepts from our Reimagine 77 South challenge to members of […]

The I-77 South Debate Is Shifting—and More Leaders Are Speaking Up

CRTPO board members raise new concerns, signaling growing momentum for a more transparent and thoughtful path forward At its March 24 meeting, the Charlotte Regional Transportation Planning Organization (CRTPO) Board […]

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 to speak out against the proposed I-77 South toll lane expansion. Over the past several […]

We made history — now we build what comes next

  Friends, Tuesday night was a moment we’ll never forget. Our community came together, chose progress, and voted for a future where everyone can move more freely, breathe cleaner air, […]

Voters Approve Historic Transportation Investment

CHARLOTTE – Tonight, Mecklenburg County voters chose a future with more connection, opportunity, and mobility for everyone. The passage of the transportation referendum marks a transformative moment — one that […]

Fast, easy, reliable bus and microtransit – but only if you vote for it

As the region grows, so do the opportunities and the challenges of getting around. Here in Mecklenburg County, the proposed one-percent county-wide sales tax referendum offers a once-in-a-generation chance to […]

More trains – but only if the referendum passes

  Voters in Mecklenburg County have a historic opportunity to approve a 1 % sales-tax dedicated to transportation infrastructure that will fund roads, buses, and critical rail expansion across our […]

Widening I-85 Won’t Fix Traffic — It Will Waste $1.4 Billion

The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) is preparing to spend a whopping $1.4 billion to widen about 10 miles of I-85 between Gastonia and Belmont.¹ That’s roughly $140 million […]

How 40% of the Proposed Sales Tax Would Make Charlotte’s Streets Safer and More Connected

Mecklenburg County has a chance to make a generational investment in safer, better-connected streets. The proposed 1% transportation sales tax would fund improvements across all modes of travel, helping our […]

Mecklenburg County Makes Strides Toward a Sustainable Future

At Sustain Charlotte, we work alongside community partners to advance local policies and practices that promote sustainable transportation and responsible land use. That’s why we’re excited to see how Mecklenburg […]