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How could $5.7 billion make Charlotte’s streets work for everyone?

Sustain Charlotte is excited about the potential of the proposed mobility plan and associated sales tax discussed at the 2025 Charlotte City Council retreat. This plan represents a crucial step […]

PRESS RELEASE: Sustain Charlotte’s statement on the elimination of the EPA’s Office of Environmental Justice

Charlotte, N.C. (February 7, 2025) — Sustain Charlotte Statement on the Elimination of the EPA’s Office of Environmental Justice We are appalled and deeply troubled by the Trump administration’s decision to place […]

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Sustain Charlotte’s statement on the elimination of the EPA’s Office of Environmental Justice

We are appalled and deeply troubled by the Trump administration’s decision to place 168 employees of the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Office of Environmental Justice on administrative leave, a move […]

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Charlotte Aims for Full EV Fleet Conversion by 2030 to Reach Carbon Neutrality by 2050 (DAXStreet)

Charlotte, North Carolina, has set an ambitious goal to transition its municipal fleet to electric vehicles (EVs) over the next 8 years. Currently, the city has only 88 EVs in […]

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Transit system abandons the idea to build an underground bus station, which it had pushed as the best option for passengers; now says street-level is ‘clearly the preference’ (Charlotte Ledger)

For the last two years, the Charlotte Area Transit System has pushed to move the main bus station across the street from the Spectrum Center to a new location on […]

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5 Things to Know: CATS Unveils Plans for Bus Service Improvements (Queen City Nerve)

While area elected officials and transportation leaders did discuss implications for the city’s light rail program as part of the 30-year transit plan during Wednesday’s Metropolitan Transit Commission (MTC) meeting, […]

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Big changes could be coming to CATS bus and rail network soon

What would make you want to ride the bus in Mecklenburg County? More frequent service? Not getting stuck in traffic? More comfortable places to wait? Improved coverage into more neighborhoods?  […]

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Sustain Charlotte denounces federal rollbacks on climate, equity, and public health protections

At Sustain Charlotte, we are deeply troubled by the recent executive orders issued by President Trump that roll back critical protections and programs addressing climate change, public health, and equity. […]

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Supporters speak up for Park and Recreation funding

On Wednesday, January 22, Sustain Charlotte’s Meg Fencil spoke at Mecklenburg County Commissioners’ public meeting in support of funding for Park and Recreation. Funding decisions made over the next few […]

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ACTION ALERT: Speak up for Park and Recreation funding!

Tell County Commissioners how important Park and Recreation is to you!  Mecklenburg County staff and Commissioners have begun the budgeting process for Fiscal Year 2026 (July 1 2025 – June […]