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Sustain Charlotte asks Charlotte City Council to take urgent action regarding the safety of Parkwood Ave. and the Plaza

Dear Mayor and Members of Council: In solidarity with the Villa Heights, Plaza Midwood and Belmont neighborhood associations, and consistent with existing city policies, Sustain Charlotte respectfully requests immediate safety improvements […]

Residents ask City Council for full road diet of Parkwood Ave + the Plaza

Your voice is making a difference! With guidance and technical support from Sustain Charlotte, many residents of Belmont, Villa Heights, and Plaza Midwood have advocated for more than a year […]

New CDOT study shows Charlotteans want transportation choices

It’s that time we’ve all been waiting for: the release of CDOT’s biennial 2016 Transportation Survey! 406 residents were asked their opinions on driving conditions, possible solutions and funding sources, […]

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 […]