WSOC-TV — The city of Charlotte is pushing for the LYNX Silver Line to skirt uptown rather than go through the heart of the center city and share tracks with the Blue and Gold Lines, while critics say the move prioritizes development over moving people. Continue reading

CHARLOTTE LEDGER — When cities apply for federal funding for new transit projects, ridership is perhaps the most important criteria. The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) wants to know: How much will a new rail line cost, and how many people will ride it? The Charlotte Area Transit System knows what the feds want, having built three major rail projects in the last 15 years. Which is why Monday’s City Council transportation committee meeting was so strange.  CATS staff presented three routes for the east-west Silver Line light rail to pass through uptown. It didn’t provide detailed ridership estimates once during the entire 30-minute presentation. Continue reading

AXIOS CHARLOTTE — The bipartisan infrastructure law will distribute billions of dollars for road construction across the U.S., including $100 million to widen I-85 in Gaston County from six to eight lanes. But some say much of it will be in vain.  That’s because of a phenomenon called induced demand. It’s not a term everyone is familiar with, but it’s cropping up more and more in Charlotte. In debates over Chick-fil-A drive-thrus. After announcements about broadening roads. In recent news about a pitch to build a bridge over the Catawba. Continue reading

AXIOS CHARLOTTE — An urbanist movement is sweeping the nation as residents of fast-growing cities fight to make them more pedestrian friendly. In recent years, with the ear of politicians, Sustain Charlotte has been an active voice in the creation of the 2040 plan and the subsequent overhaul of zoning regulations. The nonprofit advocated for changes like not requiring developers to pave parking spaces for construction projects. It was also a proponent of permitting more multi-family housing options in single-family neighborhoods. Continue reading

WSOC-TV — Members of the Charlotte community came together to hold “World Day of Remembrance” for road traffic victims. A ceremony was held on Sunday at First Ward Park in uptown Charlotte to remember pedestrians and cyclists who have died on the city’s streets. The Charlotte Department of Transportation’s “Vision Zero” will be hosting the event, which has the goal of getting to zero traffic deaths by the year 2030. Organizers aim to bring awareness to those using the roadways but not using vehicles, such as those who walk, ride bikes or get around in other ways. Continue reading

SOUTH CHARLOTTE WEEKLY — Charlotte commemorated lives lost on city streets through a World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims event on Nov. 20 at First Ward Park. This year’s World Day of Remembrance expressed extra urgency as the number of people dying and severely injured in preventable traffic crashes in the U.S. is rising at an alarming rate. In 2021, 42,060 people died in traffic crashes in the U.S. according to National Safety Council (NSC) estimates. And 2022 is shaping up to be even more deadly, with an estimated 7% increase in people killed for the same quarter in 2021. Continue reading

WFAE — Charlotte leaders this past Sunday commemorated the hundreds of lives that have been lost on city streets for the "World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims." The day is meant to bring awareness to the alarming number of people killed and severely injured in preventable traffic crashes. In 2021, 42,060 people in the U.S. died in traffic crashes, according to the National Safety Council. So far in 2022, there has been a 7% increase in people killed nationwide compared to 2021. That trend isn’t reflected locally, however: After years of higher traffic deaths, Charlotte fatalities are down so far this year. Forty-two people have died this year in traffic wrecks in Charlotte. Continue reading

WCNC — World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims is commemorated on the third Sunday of November each year. Over 42,000 people died in traffic crashes in the U.S. in 2021 and 2022 is shaping to be an even deadlier year, according to the National Safety Council. The city of Charlotte honored all of those who lost their lives while traveling on its roads. At the same time working towards making the roads safer for all users. Continue reading

SOUTH CHARLOTTE WEEKLY — With the passage of bond referenda totaling $226 million on the Nov. 8 ballot in Charlotte to fund the Capital Investment Plan for fiscal years 2023-27, Sustain Charlotte said the city stands to benefit from upgraded streets, bridges, sidewalks, and bikeways as well as an increased supply of well-maintained affordable housing.  Continue reading

AXIOS CHARLOTTE — Sustain Charlotte's 8th annual fundraiser returns tomorrow at noon to encourage folks to explore Charlotte by bike or on foot. Continue reading