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New Parkwood Avenue bike lanes open (QC Nerve)

Advocates have been lobbying for improved pedestrian infrastructure along Parkwood Avenue since Al Gorman was struck and killed while riding a bike on the road in 2015. “This segment of […]

City of Charlotte unveils new bike lanes on Parkwood Avenue (WSOC-TV)

“This segment of Parkwood has been transformed from a dangerous road for moving cars to a complete street that will be safer for all users: pedestrians, cyclists, bus riders and […]

City of Charlotte celebrates grand opening of separated bike lanes on Parkwood Avenue (WCCB)

On Friday, the City of Charlotte celebrated the grand opening of new bike lanes on Parkwood Avenue that will improve safety for cyclists, pedestrians, and motorists. “This segment of Parkwood […]

Why it matters that many of us in Charlotte are bad at recycling (Axios)

Charlotte wants to become a more sustainable city even as it grows — and recycling is one important way to cut down on the generation of greenhouse gases. But inefficient […]

Biketoberfest is coming back to Charlotte (WBTV)

WBTV’s QC@3 recently interviewed our Director of Engagement + Impact Meg Fencil about the fun that awaits Biketoberfest participants this year on October 24th. Watch the story here.

Biketoberfest is oh, so Charlotte: Explore the city by bike, then go to a brewery (CharlotteFive)

Sustain Charlotte’s Biketoberfest event is back and will be held on Oct. 24 this year, with an extended route that will show off Charlotte’s new bike infrastructure. You’ll also get […]

CITYLYNX Gold Line streetcar officially up and running (WBTV)

This morning, WBTV interviewed our Executive Director Shannon Binns about the newly opened Phase 2 of the CityLYNX Gold Line streetcar connecting the Elizabeth neighborhood and the Historic West End. […]

A new mindset: Developing more sustainable practices (Charlotte Business Journal)

Our Executive Director Shannon Binns recently moderated a panel on the topic of sustainability hosted by the Charlotte Business Journal. Read the article here.

Congressional action on transit funding could transform economic opportunity in North Carolina (Press release)

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, Charlotte, NC (July 28, 2021) – A new report released today by the Alliance for a Just Society shows that if Congress acts this summer to fully […]

Why Charlotte desperately needs mobility transformation to survive (Charlotte Stories)

Charlotte Stories shared Sustain Charlotte’s recent statement about the importance of investing in the Transformational Mobility Network. “Expeditious development of the Transformational Mobility Network (TMN) – with interconnected mobility options […]