CATS’ customer service improves, operator vacancies are down
This week, the Board of County Commissioners held one of their bi-monthly meetings. There were several items on the agenda, including an opportunity for the public to speak directly to […]
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Transportation, Planning & Development meeting recap: March 7, 2024
This week, the Transportation, Planning and Development Committee held their March meeting. They discussed CATS service and management, Community Area Planning, and the UDO. Couldn’t make the meeting? Here’s a […]
City supports efforts to improve competitiveness, economy through transportation network investments
Every year, Charlotte City Council adopts an annual state and federal legislative agenda. These are important because they identify the critical issues that the council will address this year in […]
Board member spotlight: Ray Addison reflects on his day out
“How many of you ride public transportation?” A Charlotte resident asked that question at the Sustain Charlotte Social Equity and Growth event last week. The event was a public panel discussion with […]
Transportation, Planning, & Development Committee: February 5, 2024
This past Monday, February 5, the Transportation, Planning, & Development (TPD) Committee met to discuss all things mobility and growth. CATS Interim CEO Brent Cagle gave a quick update, Assistant […]
Sustain Charlotte Social: Social Equity and Smart Growth (January 31, 2024)
It was a full house at Town Brewing Co. on Wednesday as more than 100 energetic, engaged residents joined our first Sustain Charlotte Social of the year. This event, which […]
Ten park and greenway advocates show up to support funding
On Wednesday, January 17, ten park and greenway advocates joined our Advocacy Manager Hope Wright to speak at the Board of County Commissioners’ budget public hearing. These incredible advocates showed […]
Transportation, Planning and Development: January 8, 2024
On Monday, January 8, the Charlotte City Council’s Transportation, Planning and Development Committee had their first meeting of the year, and a lot was covered. Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) […]
Sustain Charlotte advocates for a county budget that includes funding for equity investments and greenways
Last night, Sustain Charlotte Director of Engagement and Impact Meg Fencil addressed the Mecklenburg County Board of Commissioners at its first budget hearing to receive resident input on planning for the […]
Eight things we’ll fight for in 2024
This year, we will continue tirelessly advocating for solutions that reduce our impact on the climate, advance racial equity, connect communities, and support residents’ health and access to opportunities – and we’re committed to making it easy for […]