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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 17

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 […]

Sustain Charlotte: Local Decisions Should Not Be Driven by Political Threats

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 […]

We’re speaking up for better bus stops and future rail stations

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, […]

Governor Stein Signs Bipartisan Parking Reform into Law

Sustain Charlotte is celebrating a major win for smart growth, affordable housing, and a healthier natural environment across North Carolina. Governor Josh Stein has signed HB 162, a bipartisan bill […]

Sustain Charlotte Releases I-77 South Mobility Report Calling for Comprehensive, Multimodal Strategy

Report urges state and regional leaders to evaluate operational, transit, safety, and community-reconnection strategies without delay CHARLOTTE — Sustain Charlotte today released a new report, A Better Way Forward: Strategies […]

Comments to Charlotte City Council Before June 22 Red Light Camera Vote

On June 22, Sustain Charlotte’s Meg Fencil delivered the following remarks during the Charlotte City Council meeting. Good evening Mayor, Council Members, and staff. My name is Meg Fencil. I […]