AI-generated vision of a capped I-77 corridor between Trade and 5th Street shared by West Charlotte community leader J’Tanya Adams. NCDOT rendering of a proposed toll lane design for I-77 South in […]
During this year’s City Council annual strategy session, several presentations focused on transportation, safety, and economic opportunity. One of the most significant discussions came during Charlotte Department of Transportation (CDOT) […]
On Monday, February 23, Sustain Charlotte Founder and Executive Director Shannon Binns was one of several community members who spoke up against a planned I-77 South toll lane project at […]
Last week, the NCDOT announced it has decided to add toll lanes to I-77 South by building them above the existing highway near Uptown and widening the freeway through neighborhoods […]
Every year on February 4th, communities across the country pause to celebrate Transit Equity Day, a day dedicated to the legacy of civil rights icon Rosa Parks and the ongoing […]
CHARLOTTE — Following the death of 25-year-old Lance Sotelo, who was killed when a driver ran a red light on The Plaza, Sustain Charlotte is calling on the City of Charlotte to […]
Earlier this week, our community lost Lance Sotelo, a 25-year-old whose life was cut short when a driver ran a red light on The Plaza. Lance was young, full of promise, and deeply […]
For years, Charlotte and North Carolina have had a goal: no more traffic-related deaths or serious injuries. But the City’s newly released 2025 Vision Zero report makes it clear that we are […]
At Sustain Charlotte, we believe that no one should lose their life or suffer a life-altering injury while simply trying to get around our city. That’s the core promise of […]
During the January 5, 2026 City Council Housing Committee meeting, staff presented new affordable housing strategies to expand housing options while using public dollars more effectively. The discussion focused on […]