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 […]
Public Transit
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 […]
Sustain Charlotte Statement on NC House Passage of Mecklenburg County Transportation Bill
We are thrilled to celebrate a major victory for sustainable and equitable transportation in Mecklenburg County! The NC House’s overwhelming 102-6 vote to pass the local option sales tax bill […]
Press Release: Sustain Charlotte Applauds MTC Vote to Adopt New Regional Transit Plan
Sustain Charlotte commends the Metropolitan Transit Commission for its vote tonight to adopt an updated regional transit system plan that reflects the needs, voices, and hopes of Mecklenburg County residents. […]
We spoke up to support community area planning!
The city of Charlotte’s community area planning (or CAP, for short) process is underway. This is an important process that involves finding out the unique needs of each community within […]