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Sustain Charlotte Statement on Proposed Elimination of Federal Transit Funding

Sustain Charlotte Statement on Proposed Elimination of

The news released Friday regarding proposed cuts to federal transit funding is deeply troubling and bears serious implications for our region. For Charlotte and the..

Why Expanding I-77 South with New Toll Lanes Is the Wrong Path for Charlotte

Why Expanding I-77 South with New Toll

Renderings of the proposed I-77 toll lane designs include this graphic depicting the I-77/I-277 interchange. (Photo by Ryan Pitkin) For more than 60 years, Interstate..

Sustain Charlotte Statement on Proposed Elimination of Federal Transit Funding
Why Expanding I-77 South with New Toll Lanes Is the Wrong Path for Charlotte
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Together, We’re Shaping a Community Where Everyone Thrives

We believe great communities don’t happen by accident — they’re built through thoughtful choices about how we grow and move.

When we design neighborhoods where people can easily walk, bike, ride transit, and live close to what they need, we create places that are healthier, more equitable, and more connected.

By working together — neighbors, leaders, and advocates — we’re building a region where everyone can thrive. And with your support, we can get there even faster.

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Fast, easy, reliable bus and microtransit – but only if you vote for it

November 1, 2025

As the region grows, so do the opportunities and the challenges of getting around. Here in Mecklenburg County, the proposed one-percent county-wide sales tax referendum offers a once-in-a-generation chance to […]

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More trains – but only if the referendum passes

October 25, 2025

  Voters in Mecklenburg County have a historic opportunity to approve a 1 % sales-tax dedicated to transportation infrastructure that will fund roads, buses, and critical rail expansion across our […]

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Widening I-85 Won’t Fix Traffic — It Will Waste $1.4 Billion

October 22, 2025

The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) is preparing to spend a whopping $1.4 billion to widen about 10 miles of I-85 between Gastonia and Belmont.¹ That’s roughly $140 million […]

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