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CHARLOTTE CITY COUNCIL ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE EXAMINES TREE CANOPY GOAL
At their February 14th meeting, the Charlotte City Council Environment Committee were presented with the results of the recent tree canopy assessment, an overview of current tree programs and initiatives, and considerations toward adopting an appropriate tree canopy goal(s).Continue reading -
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The latest on bikes and scooters in Charlotte
We had a great turn-out for the second Shifting Gears event of the year at Resident Culture Brewing. Sixty-five people gathered to learn about how scooters can support biking and transportation choices in Charlotte.Continue reading -
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A vision for West Boulevard
Sustain Charlotte partners with the West Boulevard Neighborhood Coalition to support safe vision for transportation choices along the corridor. The City’s Planning Department hosted their last West Boulevard Corridor Vision workshop on Thursday, February 7th. At this third and final workshop, staff and consultants shared the results of a six-month market study report and implementation recommendations.Continue reading -
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Sustain Charlotte asks NCDOT to work to mitigate climate change
Sustain Charlotte recently joined Southern Environmental Law Center and six other organizations in sending a letter to North Carolina's Secretary of Transportation. On October 29, 2018, Governor Roy Cooper signed Executive Order 80: North Carolina's Commitment to Address Climate Change and Transition to a Clean Energy Economy. Transportation is the second highest source of greenhouses gases that contribute to climate change in NC. In this letter, we call for NCDOT to support the goals of Executive Order 80. Read the introduction below, and view the full letter here.Continue reading -
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County leaders, it's time to invest in parks and greenways!
As Mecklenburg's County Commissioners prepare their budget for Fiscal Year 2020, we've asked them to make a serious investment in parks and greenways. Here's the letter we sent them last week:Continue reading -
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Bicycling in the Queen City and Beyond Podcast
Who likes to talk about cycling in Charlotte more than anyone you know? Ann Groninger and Jeff Viscount, that's who!Continue reading -
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Two years in, Way2Go CLT continues to inspire sustainable commuters
In 2017 Sustain Charlotte launched the Way2Go CLT sustainable transportation challenge and inspired 1,500+ participants to avoid more than half a million miles driven alone in cars. Two years later, Way2Go CLT continues to inspire great commute choices as CATS' adopted program! Here's the impact that Way2Go CLT participants made during 2018:Continue reading -
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The Cross Charlotte Trail - What you need to know
The Cross Charlotte Trail has been in the news a lot lately. Like a LOT. Here are the three things that you need to know about the project and what it means to Charlotte.Continue reading -
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Vision Zero Presented At Transportation and Planning Committee
The Transportation and Planning Committee held its first meeting of 2019 on January 14th, where staff shared updates on the Vision Zero 2030 Action Plan, the Transit-Oriented Development Ordinances, and the Comprehensive Plan.Continue reading -
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Can Charlotte eliminate traffic deaths by 2030?
Sustain Charlotte serves on the Charlotte Department of Transportation's (CDOT) task force for the creation of the new citywide Vision Zero Action Plan to eliminate traffic fatalities and serious injuries by 2030. This past Monday, Charlotte City Council's Transportation and Planning committee received an introduction to the plan from staff. What will it take to transform Charlotte's streets to become safe for everyone over the next 12 years? Today we're sharing what we think is needed to keep the plan's implementation on track. Community and equity considerations are integral to every phase of the Vision Zero Action Plan. (image: visionzeronetwork.org)Continue reading