Getting on the Greenways with a new mapping service (WBTV)
Sustain Charlotte has created a new tool for those looking to spend some time in Charlotte’s popular greenways.
In partnership with AARP, Sustain Charlotte created a digital Google My Map with all of Mecklenburg County and existing greenways. The map has basic information like the location of public bathrooms, water fountains, and where you can access the greenways.
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Charlotte City Council to consider higher fines for parking violators
Parking violations in Charlotte may soon get more expensive.
Right now, if you park illegally at certain spots you can be fined $25. On Monday, the city council could raise it to $100.
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Want to live in a walkable, bikeable city? Follow these tips.
Transportation is the largest source of carbon pollution in the United States, and passenger cars, SUVs, and light-duty trucks account for more than half of all transportation emissions. If you want to reduce your climate impact, this can present a dilemma. Walking, biking, and public transportation are the most climate-friendly ways to get around, but cars rule the roads in most of the nation. So ditching your car might not seem realistic.
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Great news for the Red Line
On Wednesday, October 18, The Charlotte Ledger reported that Norfolk Southern is open to negotiations that would allow the long-delayed Red Line rail project between Charlotte and Mooresville to move forward.
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Parked illegally in Charlotte? There's now a potential for higher fines
Sustain Charlotte Advocacy Manager Hope Wright was interviewed for a WCNC story about our advocacy for higher fines for people who park illegally on sidewalks and in bike lanes, streetcar right-of-ways, electric vehicle spaces (if driving a gas-powered car), and loading zones.
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Nooze Hounds: Dianna Ward and Shannon Binns on Bicycling in Charlotte
On a recent episode of the Nooze Hounds podcast, QC Nerve Editor-in-Chief Ryan Pitkins talked to Sustain Charlotte Founder and Executive Director Shannon Binns and Dianna Ward of Charlotte Joyrides about bicycling infrastructure in Charlotte, from grading the city on where it stands now to discussing what it can do better in terms of safety and connectivity.
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Sustain Charlotte Presents Annual Biketoberfest
Sustain Charlotte will hold its ninth annual Biketoberfest from noon to 4:30 p.m. on Sunday, October 22, starting and ending at Triple C Brewing Company in the South End of Charlotte.
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Opinion: Student-friendly climate initiatives can make a difference
Shoutout to reporter Natalie Monson for her opinion piece in the Niner Times encouraging students to take climate action.
"Climate anxiety is a real feeling many young people experience when considering the planet's future," she writes. "Feelings of uncertainty and hopelessness surrounding what can be done to combat the crisis are common and valid concerns."
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One week in, Davidson has issued no tickets in jaywalking campaign (WFAE)
How can a small town make its streets safer for pedestrians? Davidson is trying out a few strategies, including new crosswalks, pedestrian signals, and starting this week, tickets for jaywalkers.
Meg Fencil, with the urban advocacy group Sustain Charlotte, said just because a busy street has crosswalks doesn't necessarily mean it's safe for pedestrians — if it's still built primarily for cars.
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NoDa neighbors: Speeding is becoming “crazy” in neighborhood
NoDa residents remain concerned about speeding in their neighborhood while they continue to wait for Charlotte Department of Transportation’s improvements to be installed.
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