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 […]
Public Transit
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 […]
Local leaders approve transportation projects for 2016 to 2025
At the August meeting of the Charlotte Regional Transportation Planning Organization (CRTPO), delegates from throughout Mecklenburg, Union, and Iredell Counties approved a list of transportation projects that will receive state funding between […]
Sustain Charlotte hosts youth sustainable transportation fair
Last Friday, Sustain Charlotte transformed west Charlotte’s Arbor Glen Outreach Center into an exciting forum of hands-on learning about sustainable transportation. About 100 youth ages 7 to 14 rotated among […]