Welcome Isabella!
Hello! My name is Isabella Strenger Thomas, and I am a rising sophomore at Davidson College, originally from Phoenix, Arizona. I intend on majoring in Philosophy, Politics & Economics (PPE). […]
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Mecklenburg County Has Built Many Greenways. Now We Need a Connected Network for Everyone.
(Mecklenburg County greenway map) The next era of greenway investment should focus on closing gaps, especially in Charlotte’s crescent. Mecklenburg County has made meaningful progress building greenways across our community. […]
Charlotte Didn’t Lose Transportation Funding. It Saved Taxpayers and Drivers Billions.
CHARLOTTE – Recent statements from NCDOT have created the impression that the Charlotte region permanently “lost” $700 million in transportation funding following last week’s CRTPO vote on I-77 South. But […]
Mecklenburg County’s Air Quality: Progress Worth Protecting
Mecklenburg County recently received an “F” grade for ozone pollution from the American Lung Association (ALA), prompting understandable concern. But the story behind the headline points to both meaningful progress […]
Statement from Sustain Charlotte on CRTPO Vote to Rescind Support for I-77 South Toll Lane Expansion
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 […]
Sustain Charlotte Statement on NCDOT Letter Regarding I-77 South Toll Lane Project
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 […]
Watch: Sustain Charlotte presents Reimagine I-77 South concepts
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 […]
What we said about the CATS FY27 proposed budget
Our director of engagement & impact Meg Fencil spoke at the May 13 public hearing for the proposed CATS FY2027 budget. You can follow along here on video (begins at […]
Red light camera pilot program advances to Council for discussion
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 […]
CATS to expand fare payment options and discounts
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 […]