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September 22, 2026

Charlotte City Council Capitulates to State Coercion and Special Interests on I-77 South

Sustain Charlotte says the 7–4 vote ignored overwhelming public opposition, sidelined proven alternatives, and revived…
September 21, 2026

New SELC Legal Analysis Challenges Key Assumptions Presented to Charlotte City Council About I-77 Costs and Legal Options

Memo sent to Council September 17 says transportation sales-tax funds can be used for repayment,…
September 20, 2026

Public Records Raise Questions About HNTB’s I-77 South Role, NCDOT Post-Employment Safeguards, and Charlotte Regional Business Alliance Ties

Sustain Charlotte calls for disclosure of consultant spending, post-employment ethics reviews, and financial interests surrounding…
September 18, 2026

ACTION ALERT: Your last chance to shape Charlotte’s I-77 vote 9 is this Monday

The I-77 South toll lane vote has abruptly shifted, and we urgently need residents to…
September 8, 2026

Balancing Safety and Mobility: E-Bike Policy Best Practices for the City of Charlotte

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — As Charlotte City Council considers how to address growing safety concerns involving…
September 4, 2026

NCDOT’s $69.6 Million I-77 Spreadsheet Raises New Questions About Taxpayer Accountability

Sustain Charlotte says local taxpayers should not be forced to pay twice for a project…
August 21, 2026

Charlotte’s Blue Line Created Billions in Value. Let’s Capture More of It Next Time.

By Shannon Binns | Sustain Charlotte Founder (Photo: This undated photo from the City of…
August 16, 2026

We stood with residents for a W. Craighead station on Red Line

On August 12th, the Metropolitan Public Transit Authority held an important vote on the planned…