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‘Around The Crown 10K’ kicked off in Uptown in support of sustainability projects (Queen City News)

The ‘Around The Crown 10K’ kicked off Sunday morning in Uptown. Runners laced up their shoes and took off from the Truist Field down Mint Street before looping back onto […]

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Around the Crown 10K organizers strive for sustainability (South Charlotte Weekly)

Around the Crown 10K returns Sept. 1 at Truist Field with three initiatives for 2024 in line with its mission of increasing sustainability. These measures are as follows: Partnering with […]

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The qualms with Charlotte’s transit plan don’t end in Matthews (Axios)

Finally, Charlotte has a path forward to achieve a transit sales tax to build long envisioned rail lines and improve roads. But many hurdles could doom it to failure. Why […]

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Sustain Charlotte asks City Council to support purchase of Red Line tracks and sales tax legislation

This week, Sustain Charlotte sent a letter to Charlotte City Council members encouraging them to vote in favor of the sales tax legislation and the purchase of the O Line […]

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What next for Mecklenburg transit sales tax partners? (Charlotte Post)

Mecklenburg County’s municipal governments are a step closer to collaborating on legislation that would fund a 1-cent transit sales tax. The City of Charlotte, Mecklenburg County managers, and five of […]

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Sustain Charlotte calls for Silver Line train to Matthews (WCNC)

Sustain Charlotte, a community nonprofit advocating for what they call smart land use and transportation choices, says they support a plan for a one-cent sales tax despite the plan’s “political […]

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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 […]

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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, […]

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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, […]