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County Commissioners Approve Putting Transportation Referendum on November’s Ballot

This week, Mecklenburg County commissioners approved putting the transportation referendum on November’s ballot. This measure would fund $20 billion in transportation projects across our county, including expanded light rail, enhanced […]

Introducing Charlotte’s Mobility+ Website

The City of Charlotte’s Mobility+ hub is a central portal that outlines Charlotte’s ambitious strategy to build a safe, reliable, and connected mobility system that supports growth, accessibility, and equity. […]

A crisis on our roads: Examining pedestrian deaths and road safety (WFAE)

“If there was anything else happening in Charlotte that had caused 30 people to die, everybody would be talking about it,” Shannon Binns, executive director of Sustain Charlotte, told Axios […]

Who pays the bill? | NC lawmakers override energy bill veto, sparking debate over Duke Energy rate impacts (WCNC)

The North Carolina General Assembly overrode Gov. Josh Stein’s veto this week, enacting Senate Bill 266 that eliminates Duke Energy’s requirement to reduce carbon emissions by 70% by 2030. The […]

Building Connections: The Briar–Little Hope Greenway

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Park & Recreation has officially opened the Briar–Little Hope Creek Greenway, delivering a much-anticipated boost to south Charlotte’s growing trail network. This 1.5-mile, 10-foot-wide paved path stretches from Keystone […]

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Two Mecklenburg Democrats join Republicans to override veto of controversial energy bill (WFAE)

The state legislature has overridden Gov. Stein’s veto of Senate Bill 266 with the support of two Mecklenburg County Democrats. The bill eliminates a key climate target for the state […]

Charlotte Democrats who voted to weaken carbon goals have history of Duke Energy donations (Axios)

Two Charlotte Democrats who voted Tuesday to roll back Duke Energy’s carbon emissions reduction mandate have accepted thousands in campaign contributions from the utility’s political action committee. Why it matters: […]

NC Lawmakers Override Veto to Pass Energy Bill That Raises Costs for Households and Eliminates Duke’s 2030 Climate Target

Backed by former Duke Energy executive and corporate-funded dark money campaign, SB 266 shifts financial risk to families, weakens clean energy progress, and prioritizes profit over people. Today, the North […]

Action Alert: Help Stop SB266 Before It’s Too Late

The fight for affordable energy and a livable climate in North Carolina is coming to a head — and your voice is urgently needed. Today state lawmakers could vote to […]

Briar Creek Greenway – Central to Monroe: A Major Expansion in East Charlotte

Briar Creek Greenway Phase 1. Photo: Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation Mecklenburg County’s greenway system has become a cherished asset—offering serene escapes, commuter paths, nature education, and community connection. With […]