Our take on the recent transportation tax proposal
After years of debate about the Red Line and a one-cent sales tax for transportation investments countywide, signs of real progress have surfaced in recent days — though there is […]
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The bug in the ear to help persevere: Eric Setzer, the bus and persistent motion
Key takeaways The bus is an integral part of life for people who cannot drive due to a disability. The bus makes it possible for them to be active and […]
How do Charlotte’s sidewalks compare to other cities? (WCNC)
If you live in Uptown, Southend, NoDa, or Plaza Midwood, it only takes a few steps to get where you need to go. However, in other parts of the city, […]
The hum of compassion: Justin Burke, the bus, and people from all walks of life
By Andre Phillips, a Davidson College Sustainability Scholar and 2024 Sustain Charlotte summer intern Key takeaways The bus is a huge money-saver for people who are able to ride it, […]
How can the City make progress on Vision Zero? New audit offers concrete steps
On July 25, the City of Charlotte Internal Audit Department released a Vision Zero Audit. The audit was conducted to find out what exactly the city is doing to make […]
City of Charlotte not doing enough to eliminate deadly crashes, audit says (WSOC-TV)
A scathing internal audit calls into question how effective Charlotte City Council’s efforts have been to ensure our streets are safer for everyone. Some advocates are hoping this is a […]
Charlotte’s Vision Zero program in the spotlight after ‘deeply troubling’ audit (WCNC)
Charlotte’s Vision Zero program is in the spotlight following a new internal audit. Charlotte leaders adopted Vision Zero, a strategy to eliminate all traffic deaths and severe injuries by 2030, […]
Charlotte spent millions, but traffic deaths, injuries aren’t going down, new audit finds (Charlotte Observer)
Charlotte isn’t doing enough to eliminate deadly accidents on the city’s roads, a new internal audit found. The audit, which examines the city’s Vision Zero program, calls for change within […]
State lawmakers are quarreling over how to handle Charlotte’s traffic toils. Neighbors just want relief (WCNC)
There’s no doubt that if you live and work near or in Charlotte, traffic is part of your daily life. As thousands more new neighbors move to the Queen City […]
Grubb Properties wrapping up its first car-free apartment development in Charlotte (Charlotte Business Journal)
Grubb Properties’ first car-free apartment project is nearing the finish line on Charlotte’s west side. The local multifamily developer will deliver Link Apartments Cykel, a 104-unit apartment community focused on […]