Get the CLT+ app
During a recent walkability audit with Sustain Charlotte, Ally team members were were introduced to the City of Charlotte’s CLT+ app, which can be used to report potholes. That’s exactly […]
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Sustain Charlotte advocates for a county budget that includes funding for equity investments and greenways
Last night, Sustain Charlotte Director of Engagement and Impact Meg Fencil addressed the Mecklenburg County Board of Commissioners at its first budget hearing to receive resident input on planning for the […]
2023 Candidate Questionnaire + Voter Guide
To help our followers better navigate the local election scene and understand where each candidate stands with regard to a range of important issues that affect local sustainability, in partnership […]
Addressing the 2023 Draft Carbon Reduction Strategy
This week, we signed a letter to the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT). The letter, written and coordinated by the Southern Environmental Law Center, addresses the recently released 2023 […]
Take action: ask city council to increase fines for parking in bike lanes
On November 27, Charlotte City Council is expected to vote on revisions to Chapter 14 of the City Code. The ordinance revisions would increase the fines for cars to park on sidewalks, […]
Sustain Charlotte’s Biketoberfest is back For 2023! Here’s how to make the most of it
Fall is here, and you know what that means – it’s almost time to roll into Sustain Charlotte’s Biketoberfest! We’re so excited to welcome hundreds of revelers back to Biketoberfest this […]
What’s in the recently adopted FY 2024 Annual Budget and CIP?
Firstly, thank you to those of you who took the time to advocate for greenways with us, either by speaking at the public hearing or sending your comments to commissioners. […]
Growing our Greenways for all
Dennis Markatos-Soriano, East Coast Greenway Alliance Executive Director, shares the organization’s vision. Photo: Lauren SawyersLast night, Sustain Charlotte hosted the latest program in our Growing our Greenways series, an initiative to highlight the many […]
7 Questions with Dave Campbell, Charlotte’s new bike planner
Charlotte has a new bicycle planner in town. Dave Campbell started his new job with the Charlotte Department of Transportation in December after a long advocacy career, including the last […]
Mecklenburg County’s next Capital Improvement Plan is taking shape. Here’s what we know
Mecklenburg County staff and commissioners are already planning for the next budget year, which begins in July. A big part of that process includes the next Capital Improvement Plan, a […]