Red light camera pilot program advances to Council for discussion
A proposed pilot project to install red light cameras at 10 locations with a history of fatal crashes across Charlotte will soon be discussed by the full City Council. At […]
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CATS to expand fare payment options and discounts
Transit riders deserve a system that is simple, affordable, and designed around the realities of everyday life. We’re encouraged by the proposed CATS Fare Modernization Program, which would make major […]
Press Release: Community Leaders Call for Independent, Transparent Study Before I-77 South Decision
Community leaders outline clear standards to ensure informed, equitable action before June RFP. As Charlotte City Council considers potential action related to the I-77 South Express Lanes project, a broad […]
MPTA Advances Transit Budget and Planning Efforts
At its April 16, 2026 meeting (view here), the Metropolitan Public Transportation Authority (MPTA) Board continued building momentum on its transition to a new regional transit governance model. Together, the […]
How CATS will improve transit in the next year
Charlotte took an important step forward this week as the Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) presented its budget at last night’s City Council meeting. The investments included in that budget […]
Let’s save lives by bringing red light cameras back to Charlotte
On April 6th, the City Council’s Safety Committee restarted the conversation about introducing red light cameras to save lives on Charlotte’s streets. You can watch the conversation here. The Goal: Vision Zero […]
I-77 South Update: Fewer Impacts, Same Fundamental Problems
At the April 6 Transportation, Planning & Development Committee meeting (watch the video here), NCDOT presented an update on the proposed I-77 South toll lane project. The agency emphasized design […]
The I-77 South Debate Is Shifting—and More Leaders Are Speaking Up
CRTPO board members raise new concerns, signaling growing momentum for a more transparent and thoughtful path forward At its March 24 meeting, the Charlotte Regional Transportation Planning Organization (CRTPO) Board […]
Reimagining 77 South: a Vision for Repairing and Reconnecting Charlotte
AI-generated vision of a capped I-77 corridor between Trade and 5th Street shared by West Charlotte community leader J’Tanya Adams. NCDOT rendering of a proposed toll lane design for I-77 South in […]
What’s Next for Safer Streets
During this year’s City Council annual strategy session, several presentations focused on transportation, safety, and economic opportunity. One of the most significant discussions came during Charlotte Department of Transportation (CDOT) […]