Better street design is no panacea for traffic deaths
Earlier this fall, the Charlotte City Council discussed the rise in traffic fatalities, both for pedestrians and people in cars and trucks.
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Head to Biketoberfest this weekend: Who knows? You may find love
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Biketoberfest is a way to get exercise and raise money for a good cause. As one couple proved, it can also be the place where you find the love of your life.
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Your 5-minute guide to the best things to do in Charlotte | Oct. 22-28
Get active during Biketoberfest. This scavenger-hunt-style event will take cyclists on an extended route to showcase Charlotte’s new bike infrastructure. This year, the Biketoberfest route extends beyond Center City and South End, so you can visit neighborhoods that may be new to you, such as NoDa, Optimist Park, Midtown and Villa Heights. After a day of cycling, head to Triple C Brewing for the after party. 11:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m. $35, free for children under 18 if accompanied by a registered adult. Check in at Triple C Brewing, 2832 Griffith St.
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Nonprofit working to make Charlotte a more bike-friendly, pedestrian-friendly city
Walkscore.com ranks Charlotte as the 49th most walkable large city in the U.S. That's not great. And they cite a lack of bike lanes as another issue. But Sustain Charlotte is seeking solutions, one neighborhood at a time.
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New Parkwood Avenue Bike Lanes Open
Advocates have been lobbying for improved pedestrian infrastructure along Parkwood Avenue since Al Gorman was struck and killed while riding a bike on the road in 2015.
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City Of Charlotte Celebrates Grand Opening Of Separated Bike Lanes On Parkwood Avenue
On Friday, the City of Charlotte celebrated the grand opening of new bike lanes on Parkwood Avenue that will improve safety for cyclists, pedestrians, and motorists.
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City of Charlotte unveils new bike lanes on Parkwood Avenue
“This segment of Parkwood has been transformed from a dangerous road for moving cars to a complete street that will be safer for all users: pedestrians, cyclists, bus riders and drivers,” said Shannon Binns, founder and executive director with Sustain Charlotte, in a news release. “We are thrilled that the city has responded to the community’s plea for safety as we know it will result in a dramatic reduction, if not elimination, of lost lives and serious injuries on this road. We will continue to partner with residents and the city to bring safer streets like this to all neighborhoods.”
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Why it matters that many of us in Charlotte are bad at recycling
Charlotte wants to become a more sustainable city even as it grows — and recycling is one important way to cut down on the generation of greenhouse gases. But inefficient recycling practices are costly, and they strain an already busy recycling system.
Read the Axios article to learn more about this important sustainability issue.
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Biketoberfest is coming back to Charlotte
WBTV's QC@3 recently interviewed our Director of Engagement + Impact Meg Fencil about the fun that awaits Biketoberfest participants this year on October 24th.
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Biketoberfest is oh, so Charlotte: Explore the city by bike, then go to a brewery.
Sustain Charlotte’s Biketoberfest event is back and will be held on Oct. 24 this year, with an extended route that will show off Charlotte’s new bike infrastructure. You’ll also get to see bike-accessible local businesses, parks and greenways.
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