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September 19, 2025

Iryna’s Death: What We’ve Said, What’s Being Done, and Why the November 4 Vote Matters More Than Ever

On August 22, 2025, our city was shaken by a tragic and senseless loss. Iryna…
September 18, 2025

Sustain Charlotte Calls for Transparent, Rider-Focused Transit Governance

On September 16, Sustain Charlotte’s Meg Fencil spoke before the Mecklenburg Board of County Commissioners…
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September 15, 2025

Letter to Charlotte City Council Regarding Iryna’s Death

We sent the letter below to Mayor Lyles and the Charlotte City Council on September…
September 12, 2025

Mecklenburg County Makes Strides Toward a Sustainable Future

At Sustain Charlotte, we work alongside community partners to advance local policies and practices that…
September 5, 2025

Transit Safety Update Following Lynx Blue Line Fatality

Brent Cagle, Interim CEO of the Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS), discussed staffing, fare enforcement,…
August 27, 2025

How Charlotte Can Follow Helsinki’s Lead and Sustain Charlotte’s Role

Helsinki’s Blueprint for Zero Traffic Deaths Helsinki achieved a stunning milestone—no traffic-related fatalities from July…
August 21, 2025

Charlotte’s Sweltering Summer: Real Heat, Real Solutions

This summer in Charlotte has been brutal—and the numbers confirm it. July brought three consecutive…
August 21, 2025

Sustain Charlotte Joins Coalition of Leaders to Launch Yes For Meck to Support Transportation Investments

On Wednesday, Sustain Charlotte and other community and business leaders from across Charlotte-Mecklenburg came together…