CHARLOTTE — Tonight, the Charlotte region demonstrated the power of democracy and the extraordinary impact communities can have when people come together and refuse to give up. Representatives from every […]
Statement from Shannon Binns, Founder and Executive Director of Sustain Charlotte, on NCDOT’s May 15 letter regarding the I-77 South Express Lanes project CHARLOTTE — Secretary Johnson’s letter appears to […]
On May 14, 2026, Sustain Charlotte Founder and Executive Director Shannon Binns and a team of local design professionals presented concepts from our Reimagine 77 South challenge to members of […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]