Mecklenburg County is considering a significant change to its climate commitments: moving its net-zero carbon emissions goal from 2035 to 2050. At the September 22 Board of County Commissioners meeting, […]
Sustain Charlotte says the 7–4 vote ignored overwhelming public opposition, sidelined proven alternatives, and revived a harmful project expected to cost at least $4.3 billion CHARLOTTE — Last night, a […]
Memo sent to Council September 17 says transportation sales-tax funds can be used for repayment, Charlotte’s potential liability may be dramatically smaller than $69 million, and state law allows Charlotte […]
Sustain Charlotte calls for disclosure of consultant spending, post-employment ethics reviews, and financial interests surrounding the multibillion-dollar toll-lane proposal CHARLOTTE — A review of public records by Sustain Charlotte is raising […]
The I-77 South toll lane vote has abruptly shifted, and we urgently need residents to make their voices heard. We need YOU to speak next Monday 9/21 for 1-2 minutes […]
As Charlotte and Mecklenburg County’s towns prepare for a new era of public transportation investment, an important question is emerging: How can we ensure that better transit leads to better […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]