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How to make this your best Biketoberfest presented by The Charlotte Knights yet
Before you head out on the route for this year's Biketoberfest presented by The Charlotte Knights, here are few tips to make sure you have a safe and fun ride!Continue reading -
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Soon Uptown will have a bus/bike only lane
A bus/bike only lane is coming to uptown with the aim of reducing travel times and operational costs for buses. At the most recent meeting of the Metropolitan Transit Commission (MTC), Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) staff made a presentation on the upcoming 4th St Bus/Bike Only Lane Pilot and the related Envision My Ride Bus Corridor Study.Continue reading -
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What's next for Charlotte's Urban Future?
A quick update on the Center City Vision Plan, Streets Map, and Comprehensive 2040 Plan.Continue reading -
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Why we support more greenways
Last week, we gave a presentation to some members of the Mecklenburg County Board of County Commissioners about the importance of greenways. Earlier this month, at our Grow Smart CLT event, we heard from residents who are mobilizing their neighbors to advocate for more parks and greenways. We wanted to share why greenways are so important and provide some recommendations for expanding the greenway network.Continue reading -
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When people choose to commute cleanly, it has an impact
Every year we proudly partner with CATS and Charlotte Area NC Air Awareness to promote the Clean Commute Challenge. Check out the impact the initiative had in 2019!Continue reading -
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Commuting car-free can be freeing
Sunday may have been World Car-Free Day, but for our team, it's more than just one day a year.Continue reading