Could You Go a Day Without Driving in Charlotte?
At Sustain Charlotte, we’re inviting you to take part in Week Without Driving. It’s a nationwide campaign that shines a light on what it’s like to navigate daily life without […]
Public Transit
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 Zarutska, a 23-year-old Ukrainian refugee, was fatally attacked while riding the LYNX Blue Line near […]
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 to express our strong support for the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to create the new […]
Letter to Charlotte City Council Regarding Iryna’s Death
We sent the letter below to Mayor Lyles and the Charlotte City Council on September 15, 2025. Dear Mayor and City Council Members, In light of the recent tragic […]
Transit Safety Update Following Lynx Blue Line Fatality
Brent Cagle, Interim CEO of the Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS), discussed staffing, fare enforcement, and safety challenges during a special meeting of the Metropolitan Transit Commission (MTC) on Wednesday. […]
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 to launch Yes For Meck, a nonpartisan education campaign supporting the proposed 1-cent Mecklenburg County […]
County Commissioners Approve Putting Transportation Referendum on November’s Ballot
This week, Mecklenburg County commissioners approved putting the transportation referendum on November’s ballot. This measure would fund $20 billion in transportation projects across our county, including expanded light rail, enhanced […]
Introducing Charlotte’s Mobility+ Website
The City of Charlotte’s Mobility+ hub is a central portal that outlines Charlotte’s ambitious strategy to build a safe, reliable, and connected mobility system that supports growth, accessibility, and equity. […]
Press Release: Sustain Charlotte Celebrates Governor Stein’s Signing of HB 948
Governor Josh Stein this morning signed House Bill 948 into law, clearing the way for Mecklenburg County voters to decide whether to invest a one-cent local sales tax in a […]
Cotham’s transportation bill advances in Raleigh. Will Mecklenburg back plan? (Charlotte Observer)
Supporters of Charlotte’s plan to overhaul the region’s transportation system are celebrating a flurry recent progress in the North Carolina General Assembly. But some local stakeholders still have questions and […]