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Long waits, missed buses: Is Better Bus enough to earn riders’ trust back? (Charlotte Observer)

Twice a week, Garrick Combs makes his way to St. Luke Missionary Baptist Church to volunteer at its food pantry. The church is only a 12-minute drive from his west […]

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Charlotte region transit plan took a long road to approval (Charlotte Post)

The Metropolitan Transit Commission voted May 28 to adopt a proposal that prioritizes a 50% increase in bus service along with a 43 miles of new rail service along rapid […]

This west Charlotte neighborhood is still fighting for relief after decades of traffic noise pollution (WFAE)

Charlotte native Winston Robinson sat on his front porch on Washington Avenue in west Charlotte. The omnipresent drone of gas engines hummed from all directions. Robinson described the community as […]

CATS board approves transit plan with rail service to LKN, ‘better buses’ (Cornelius Today)

The Metropolitan Transit Commission has (MTC) voted to adopt the updated Transit System Plan (TSP) that includes the prioritization of the Better Bus program, microtransit, along with rapid transit to […]

Mecklenburg transit plan moves forward, includes shortened Silver Line and bus upgrades (Charlotte Business Journal)

The Metropolitan Transit Commission on Wednesday voted in favor of a plan to build additional light-rail lines and overhaul the bus system. The move sets the stage for a proposed […]

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Press Release: Sustain Charlotte Applauds MTC Vote to Adopt New Regional Transit Plan

Sustain Charlotte commends the Metropolitan Transit Commission for its vote tonight to adopt an updated regional transit system plan that reflects the needs, voices, and hopes of Mecklenburg County residents. […]

‘Irreplaceable’ | Advocates mourn loss of Charlotte cyclist in crash, demand action from city leaders (WCNC)

A tragic crash that claimed the life of a Charlotte cyclist earlier this month is sparking renewed calls for safer streets across the city. The victim, 73-year-old Bill Yoder, was […]

Man’s death in Charlotte prompts push for safer streets for cyclists and pedestrians (WCNC)

Sustain Charlotte, a nonprofit that advocates for safer streets, is pushing for change as nearly 30 people have died in pedestrian-related crashes so far this year. Watch the WCNC segment.

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Culdesac Tempe: A Car-Free Community Model Worth Emulating in Charlotte

In the heart of Tempe, Arizona, a groundbreaking development is capturing the attention of urban planners and sustainability advocates nationwide. Culdesac Tempe, the United States’ first entirely car-free neighborhood built […]

Why our newsletter is different this week

(Note: This article is a recreation of our May 17, 2025, weekly newsletter.) Behind every newsletter we send is a real person. Today, that person is grieving her father’s tragic […]