Charlotte in Motion

A biweekly newsletter on how the Charlotte region is dealing with bumper-to-bumper traffic, rising housing costs, crowded schools and other challenges associated with growth

Charlotte’s suburbs are tapping the brakes on growth

Charlotte’s suburbs are tapping the brakes on growth

As areas beyond Mecklenburg County boom, local government leaders are devising new strategies to manage growth — and fierce opposition from constituents

Feb 26, 2026

Will Charlotte City Council rescind its support for I-77 toll lanes?

Will Charlotte City Council rescind its support for I-77 toll lanes?

$3.2 billion project aims to reduce congestion, but concerns mount over effect on neighborhoods

Feb 12, 2026

Will the city of Charlotte let go of Gateway Station?

Will the city of Charlotte let go of Gateway Station?

New tax money could allow the transit authority to finish uptown's train station

Feb 5, 2026

Should I-77 go underground?

Should I-77 go underground?

Building a tunnel could allow widening without harming neighborhoods

Dec 11, 2025

NCDOT wants new I-77 lanes to maximize traffic flow, not money

NCDOT wants new I-77 lanes to maximize traffic flow, not money

Residents object to road expansion through historic neighborhoods

Nov 20, 2025

The transportation tax referendum: What to know

The transportation tax referendum: What to know

An overview + details of the plan for buses, roads, rail ... and how it would be paid for

Oct 30, 2025

Charlotte’s rail plan: How much of it can the new sales tax build?

Charlotte’s rail plan: How much of it can the new sales tax build?

40% of the money would go toward commuter rail, light rail and streetcar extensions

Oct 2, 2025

Where the transit plan’s ‘road money’ would go

Where the transit plan’s ‘road money’ would go

Around $100 million a year for Charlotte, spent all over the city

Sep 25, 2025

How the transit plan would affect buses

How the transit plan would affect buses

More frequent service, Uber-like 'microtransit'

Sep 18, 2025