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Sustain Charlotte’s statement on the NC Senate transportation bill

  Sustain Charlotte Applauds Introduction of Bill to Advance Transportation Investment in Mecklenburg County This morning, a significant milestone was reached with the introduction of Senate Bill 145 in the […]

How could $5.7 billion make Charlotte’s streets work for everyone?

Sustain Charlotte is excited about the potential of the proposed mobility plan and associated sales tax discussed at the 2025 Charlotte City Council retreat. This plan represents a crucial step […]

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Big changes could be coming to CATS bus and rail network soon

What would make you want to ride the bus in Mecklenburg County? More frequent service? Not getting stuck in traffic? More comfortable places to wait? Improved coverage into more neighborhoods?  […]

Let’s make 2025 the year we transform transportation in Mecklenburg County

At Sustain Charlotte, we are hopeful that 2025 will be the year when the North Carolina state legislature finally authorizes the long-awaited one-cent sales tax for mobility and that Mecklenburg […]

Impact 704 Academy: Transportation Choices

On Thursday, several dozen folks gathered for Impact 704 Academy: Transportation Choices, the last of three-part series that helps residents build the skills, knowledge, and relationships to advocate successfully. This […]

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Redesigning the future of the CATS system

A lot has happened (and not happened) since the CATS 2030 System Plan was adopted in 2006. While we’ve seen a lot of excellent developments in that time period including […]

Joy Rides

What makes a community a joyful place for all people to travel and live?

We recently attended the Association for Commuter Transportation forum, which was hosted right here in Charlotte this year! Experts from around the country gathered to discuss current trends, challenges, and […]

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2024 Sustain Charlotte giving campaign

Donate today! Thank you for supporting our 2024 giving campaign! We’d love for you to tell your followers what inspires you to donate to Sustain Charlotte and invite them to […]

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How to support a cooler, more resilient city

Last night, more than 70 people gathered for our first Impact 704 Academy session of 2024 at Charlotte Urban Design Center, sponsored by South End.  This free 3-part series is […]

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Communities nationwide are investing big in transportation. Is Charlotte ready to keep pace? 

As transportation needs grow, cities and counties across the country are passing substantial funding measures to support transportation infrastructure, from transit and roads to sidewalks and bridges. Charlotte and other […]