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City Council to soon hear from public on key transportation plans

Mark your calendar for the evening of Monday, January 23! That’s when you’ll have a chance to tell Charlotte City Council your thoughts on the updated draft Transportation Action Plan […]

CATS begins envisioning a better Charlotte area bus network

Charlotte’s transit riders are about to hear about a major effort that holds the potential to revolutionize their daily travel experience! CATS’ Envision My Ride initiative will gather public input as […]

What makes a street great?

NACTO, which stands for the National Association of City Transportation Officials, recently held their 5th annual conference in Seattle. We were able to attend and learn about the latest advancements […]

Will Charlotte’s transportation network be ready for 400,000 new residents?

Written by Jordan Moore and Meg Fencil Between 2015 and 2040, Charlotte’s population is projected to grow by 400,000 people. That’s like adding the entire population of Miami or New […]

CATS narrows down options for Silver Line Rail

Following a series of public meetings over the past year, CATS staff have determined two possible alignments for the future Silver Line light rail. These options are based on technical […]

CEO of CATS calls for new bus network and regional transit plan

It’s time for a new bus network and regional transit plan. That was the message Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) CEO John Lewis Jr. shared with the Metropolitan Transit Commission […]

Discovering Charlotte outside the car

Sustain Charlotte and Charlotte Chamber GreenWorks recently led a tour of the many sustainable options that our city’s residents and workers can choose from for commuting, exploring, and even living […]

Council Transportation and Planning Committee speaks up for new policies, 8 and 80 year olds, and active transportation

Connectedness and interrelationship were the themes of the day at this month’s City Council Transportation and Planning (TAP) Committee meeting.  Indeed, Committee Chair Lyles’ opening remarks began with these two […]

We’re setting the bar high for 2016!

This past Saturday, Sustain Charlotte’s Board of Directors and staff gathered for our annual strategic planning retreat. Although this is a busy time of year, we place a very high […]

Residents ask Charlotte City Council for a safer Parkwood Ave

Everyone deserves safe streets. That was the message echoed by four residents of Charlotte’s Belmont and Villa Heights neighborhoods, as well as Sustain Charlotte’s Bicycle Program Director who addressed City […]