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Reimagining 77 South: a Vision for Repairing and Reconnecting Charlotte

AI-generated vision of a capped I-77 corridor between Trade and 5th Street shared by West Charlotte community…

What’s Next for Safer Streets

During this year’s City Council annual strategy session, several presentations focused on transportation, safety, and…

Watch Sustain Charlotte’s Remarks to City Council About I-77 Toll Lanes

On Monday, February 23, Sustain Charlotte Founder and Executive Director Shannon Binns was one of…

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…

Public Comment Demanded a Pause on I-77 South. We Won a Key Transparency Step!

Last night’s CRTPO Board Meeting (Feb. 18, 2026) opened with a moment of accountability and…

When Engagement Isn’t Engagement: Shauna Bell Said What Many Are Feeling

At last night’s CRTPO meeting, Shauna Bell’s voice cut through the procedural language and legal…

Act now: City Council can still stop toll lanes on I-77 South

Last week, the NCDOT announced it has decided to add toll lanes to I-77 South…

Communities Asked for Transit and Capping on I-77 South. NCDOT Dismissed Both.

Elevated freeway infrastructure like this example from Dallas is structurally complex, expensive, and disruptive —…