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 P...
Public Transit
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 Tran...
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 ...
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 cappi...
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, ...
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 c...
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 m...
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 o...
More trains – but only if the referendum passes
Map of existing, proposed (would be funded by referendum), and future (would require another funding source) train lines and stops in Mecklenburg County. Voters in Meckle...
Widening I-85 Won’t Fix Traffic — It Will Waste $1.4 Billion
The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) is preparing to spend a whopping $1.4 billion to widen about 10 miles of I-85 between Gastonia and Belmont.¹ That’...
A Turning Point for the Region: Shaping the Future of Transit and Housing
October 6, 2025 was more than just another Charlotte City Council meeting. It was a moment when critical decisions about how we move, live, and grow together began conver...
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 wit...