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July 16, 2026

NC budget provision pressures towns over I-77 South toll lane project (WSOC-TV)

The state budget provision requires towns that previously voted to rescind support for the project…
July 16, 2026

I-77 toll lane project could return as CRTPO plans new vote to avoid repaying $60M (WBTV)

Shannon Binns with Sustain Charlotte, an organization that has led opposition efforts, said he believes…
July 16, 2026

Sustain Charlotte: Local Decisions Should Not Be Driven by Political Threats

CHARLOTTE (July 16, 2026) – Last night’s announcement that the Charlotte Regional Transportation Planning Organization…
July 9, 2026

Councilman and business leaders push to restart I-77 toll lanes before deadline (Charlotte Business Journal)

Gov. Josh Stein signed the state budget into law this week, starting the clock on…
July 9, 2026

Charlotte leaders consider e-bike regulations as safety concerns grow (WCNC)

As electric bikes become more common across Charlotte, city leaders are considering whether new regulations…
July 8, 2026

Charlotte transportation committee rejects rail stop despite community push (Charlotte Observer)

A community push to add a West Craighead station to the long-planned Red Line commuter…
July 7, 2026

With city unsure, community sees potential rail stop as ‘catalyst for transformation’ (Charlotte Observer)

A commuter line from uptown to Davidson does not include any stops near the OMITT…
July 2, 2026

Charlotte nonprofit proposes 9-point plan to ease I‑77 congestion without toll lane expansion (WBTV)

As the debate over the future of I-77 continues, Sustain Charlotte is proposing a new…