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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
CHARLOTTE (July 16, 2026) – Last night’s announcement that the Charlotte Regional Transportation Planning Organization (CRTPO) will revisit its previous vote to rescind support for the I-77 South toll lane […]
At the July 8 meeting of the MPTA’s Planning and Capital Project Delivery committee meeting, we spoke up during the comment period to advocate for improved amenities at bus stops, […]