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Balancing Safety and Mobility: E-Bike Policy Best Practices for the City of Charlotte

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — As Charlotte City Council considers how to address growing safety concerns involving high-powered electric bikes and other electric devices, Sustain Charlotte today released a new report recommending […]

NCDOT’s $69.6 Million I-77 Spreadsheet Raises New Questions About Taxpayer Accountability

Sustain Charlotte says local taxpayers should not be forced to pay twice for a project their elected representatives rejected after its impacts were finally disclosed CHARLOTTE — NCDOT’s disclosure that it […]

Charlotte’s Blue Line Created Billions in Value. Let’s Capture More of It Next Time.

By Shannon Binns | Sustain Charlotte Founder (Photo: This undated photo from the City of Charlotte shows development along the Blue Line south of Uptown.) Charlotte already knows that rail […]

We stood with residents for a W. Craighead station on Red Line

On August 12th, the Metropolitan Public Transit Authority held an important vote on the planned Red Line commuter train between Charlotte and Davidson. The vote (watch here) brought both disappointing […]

Council Committee Resumes I-77S Toll Lanes Discussion

Charlotte residents have spoken clearly about the proposed I-77 South toll lanes. After months of public concern over the project’s cost, design, neighborhood impacts, and public-private partnership structure. On May […]

Action Alert: Tell Charlotte City Council to stand firm on opposing 77-South toll lanes!

On Monday, Aug. 3 at 5 p.m., Charlotte City Council’s Transportation, Planning & Development Committee will meet to discuss the proposed reversal of Council’s previous decision to withdraw support for the I-77 South Toll […]

Community Benefits Are Welcome—But They Do Not Fix the Fundamental Problems with the I-77 South Toll Lanes

Quotes “For decades, our neighborhood has carried the burden of Interstate 77. We welcome investments that reconnect our community, improve safety, and expand opportunity. But those investments should not require […]

Apply for a Community Transit Engagement Stipend – due Aug 21

Sustain Charlotte is excited to offer Community Transit Engagement Stipends to neighborhood-based organizations across Mecklenburg County. We’re looking for organizations that already have trusted relationships with residents and can help ensure their […]

Statement on the Importance of Transparency and Public Process in I-77 South Decisions

We have learned that NCDOT Secretary Daniel Johnson recently held a private meeting with selected community leaders regarding the proposed I-77 South toll lane project. Community engagement is an important […]

A City is More Than Its Growth

By Shannon BinnsFounder and Executive Director In May, census data confirmed that Charlotte was the fastest-growing large city in America in 2025. Around the same time, regional leaders voted to […]