Traffic islands across Charlotte have sparked confusion among pedestrians and drivers alike. The cutout in the median resembles a pedestrian crossing, but with no painted lines, many are asking: Is […]
Charlotte is one of the world’s first cities to launch the new LimeBike, giving folks another option for getting around the Queen City without a car. Lime says its new […]
City officials backed a massive bus system upgrade last week. The $3.8 billion plan will boost service and add 2,000 shelters across Charlotte in the next three decades. The Better […]
On a Friday in May, 73-year-old Bill Yoder was riding his recumbent bike, as the grandfather often did to maintain his independence. Traffic had backed up at the intersection of […]
We’re thrilled to welcome two passionate and talented college students to the Sustain Charlotte team this summer: Seven Saenz and Shruti Agrawal! Both bring unique perspectives and lived experiences that […]
Charlotte finds itself at an exciting crossroads. Our city has invested years in developing a community-driven vision for a more inclusive, sustainable, and livable future. That vision is laid out […]
Yesterday, I had the privilege of spending the day at the North Carolina General Assembly alongside fellow advocates Ryan Carter and Ellie Riggs from the Catawba Riverkeeper Foundation. Together with […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]