What we said about the CATS FY27 proposed budget
Our director of engagement & impact Meg Fencil spoke at the May 13 public hearing for the proposed CATS FY2027 budget. You can follow along here on video (begins at […]
Public Transit
CATS to expand fare payment options and discounts
Transit riders deserve a system that is simple, affordable, and designed around the realities of everyday life. We’re encouraged by the proposed CATS Fare Modernization Program, which would make major […]
The I-77 South Debate Is Shifting—and More Leaders Are Speaking Up
CRTPO board members raise new concerns, signaling growing momentum for a more transparent and thoughtful path forward At its March 24 meeting, the Charlotte Regional Transportation Planning Organization (CRTPO) Board […]
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 to speak out against the proposed I-77 South toll lane expansion. Over the past several […]
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 — yet was advanced for I-77 South while transit and capping alternatives were dismissed. Sustain Charlotte […]
New Mecklenburg Public Transit Authority launches
The new Metropolitan Public Transportation Authority (MPTA) held its very first organizational meeting on Thursday evening to formally begin the transition toward a new, regionally governed transit system for Mecklenburg […]
We made history — now we build what comes next
Friends, Tuesday night was a moment we’ll never forget. Our community came together, chose progress, and voted for a future where everyone can move more freely, breathe cleaner air, […]
Voters Approve Historic Transportation Investment
CHARLOTTE – Tonight, Mecklenburg County voters chose a future with more connection, opportunity, and mobility for everyone. The passage of the transportation referendum marks a transformative moment — one that […]
Fast, easy, reliable bus and microtransit – but only if you vote for it
As the region grows, so do the opportunities and the challenges of getting around. Here in Mecklenburg County, the proposed one-percent county-wide sales tax referendum offers a once-in-a-generation chance to […]
More trains – but only if the referendum passes
Voters in Mecklenburg County have a historic opportunity to approve a 1 % sales-tax dedicated to transportation infrastructure that will fund roads, buses, and critical rail expansion across our […]