Transit First CLT

🚏NC Senators - CLT: @SenatorSawyer (Dist. 37) @MMohammedNC (Dist. 38) @SenatorSalvador (Dist. 39) @WaddellSenate40 (Dist. 40) @Ctheodros (Dist. 41) Let them know you support bold investments in better bus service, expansive rail, & more mobility options. #NCGA #ncpol

(cont’d) More NC House Reps: @RepBeckyCarney (Dist. 102)
@ElectLauraBudd (Dist. 103)
@LoftonforNC (Dist. 104)
@triciacotham (Dist. 105)
@CunninghamNCRep (Dist. 106)
@AishaDew (Dist. 107)
@JordanTLopez (Dist. 112) Call them. Tell them to prioritize funding transit. 🧵 👇🏾

🚨 Charlotte, it’s GO TIME. A bill is in to let us vote on funding transit. Better connectivity. Less congestion. We must support it through the General Assembly. Call your reps. Urge bold investment. Our future rides on it. 🚊 Find yours 👇🏾
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New statement from all managers except Matthews. Joint Managers Statement: The filing of Senate Bill 145, the Mecklenburg Transportation Referendum. The Managers of Mecklenburg County, the City of Charlotte, and the towns of Cornelius, Davidson, Huntersville, Mint Hill and Pineville, representing 97% of the county, applaud the filing of Senate Bill 145. Senators Bill Rabon, David Craven, and Vickie Sawyer, as sponsors of the Bill, deserve our sincere thanks and appreciation for understanding the importance of this proposal and for allowing our community the opportunity to determine its transportation future by making a choice for increased regional transportation infrastructure investments. The Bill provides the opportunity for unprecedented funding for roads, transit and bus systems that will have both immediate and long-term impacts for our commuters, residents, and visitors. The road funding provisions are unique in that funds will be allocated directly to the City and the individual towns across the county where local governments will have the independent authority to make decisions about roads, intersections, safety improvements, and other ancillary road enhancements within their communities that will have a positive daily impact on residents. The City and the towns have road infrastructure needs that are currently unfunded and cost our citizens time, car upkeep, impaired quality of life and limit growth opportunities. New funding would be available to address these needs and also help solve the "orphaned road" problem that has been a concern for many for far too long. The overall impact this legislation provides for our region is extraordinary and will enhance our opportunity to continue to meaningfully contribute to the state's economy. We express our genuine gratitude to the forward-thinking sponsors of Senate Bill 145 and look forward to supporting them and their colleagues in the North Carolina House. Partnerships between localities and our state lawmakers, as demonstrated by the filing of this bill, are why our state continues to enjoy the success it has achieved. #ncpol

The sprawl that causes it…

The $600M the state would contribute to the I-77 South toll lanes—just part of the $3.7B project—would go further in Hurricane Helene relief.

Meck’s 1-cent sales tax for transportation—bus, rail, roads—is in the GA’s hands. Few CLT City Council & CRTPO leaders rightly said the state surplus should fund Hurricane Helene relief, not new toll lanes. Not too late to redirect priorities there AND invest in our future here.

One of the (many) things I will remember most about @JHolmesLives is, surprisingly, not his advocacy for mobility infrastructure; but rather his approach to advocacy itself. He loved this community & its people deeply, & you could feel that in every conversation with John.

An Amtrak train left DC without any of its passengers because of their famously dumb boarding procedure where they don’t let you wait on the platform. cc ⁦@mattyglesias⁩ ⁦@jbhenchman⁩

Gm #Charlotte! Y’all, the @CATSRideTransit Blue Line and @RailTrailCLT is extremely cool. This is how great the @AtlantaBeltline will be once getting rail transit, and Charlotte proves it works extremely well!

Two lives lost to traffic violence in Charlotte: Hendrix Truesdale, 11. Jeremiah Daniel Parrish, 49. No crosswalks. @CMPD ruled out speed, ignored distraction as possible cause. @TransitFirstCLT urges @CLTgov/@NCDOT to prioritize safer streets. Walking shouldn’t cost lives.

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As Executive Director of @transitfirstclt, I'm thrilled to announce that Charlotte’s only nonprofit solely focused on active & rapid transit is 1 of 10 selected for #SEED20 OnStage 2025! Can’t wait to amplify our mission & advocate for a city where transit is your FIRST option.

The train is mostly sold out today as well. Great to see so many take alternative modes of travel in NC. Wish Gateway station was built already!

Riding the bus is such a nice calming experience that necessarily slows you down. The only drag is when you're life is not one where you're able to slow down. Blessed

Capitalizing on momentum: CLTFC matches showcase the city’s potential—diverse crowds & lively conversations transform the train into a bustling third place. However, mimicking this experience w/ bus service falls short due to lack of BRT & express routes to match. Let’s fix it.

Listen, I know major sports can get a bad rap in urbanism. But taking the train to a Charlotte FC match? It’s one of the rare times this city feels united. Doesn’t matter who you are, what you make, or how you vote—on that ride, it’s all black and blue. Urbanism is connection.

Why not turn Trade St (Tryon to Caldwell) into a Milwaukee’s Deer District—open only to buses, streetcar, and rideshare? ✅ Steps to Spectrum Center ✅ Safer crossings to Queen City Quarter ✅ Plaza seating, green space Stinger Square @CLTdevelopment @Rickwins 👀

• A pedestrian is almost hit! Exchanged words with driver • Driver needs to cross 4 lanes • People waiting to cross as the parking deck is across the street • Streetcar in mixed traffic • SO MANY BUSES, I counted 3! • Need for dedicated scooter parking or dock system