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

Transit bump bypasses Charlotte amid safety concerns

Crime perceptions and other challenges continue to weigh on the city's transit recovery

Aug 13, 2026

Far East Charlotte’s uneven growth

'Residents have helped grow Charlotte's tax base, but the city investments have not kept pace with it'

Jul 30, 2026

Clock is ticking on I-77 toll lanes

Charlotte and other local governments have 90 days to reverse course on the controversial project or risk repaying the state $64M

Jul 16, 2026

Why Mecklenburg County doesn’t have more parks

Playing catch-up after generations of growth

Jun 18, 2026

A path to get traffic moving on I-77

A slimmed-down plan could still give relief

May 28, 2026

Charlotte’s suburbs are no longer a homebuyer bargain

Prices in once-affordable counties surrounding Mecklenburg are rising fast

May 21, 2026

Transit’s new ‘Better Bus’ plan already looks over budget

Analysis finds that it's doubtful there will be enough dedicated money to fully fund a pledge to bolster the region's bus system

May 7, 2026

Booming suburbs, shrinking newsrooms

Civic awareness is slipping, but some are trying to reverse the trend

Mar 26, 2026

Where the I-77 widening debate is heading

As residents fume, has Charlotte lost its leverage?

Mar 12, 2026