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 growth threatens an unlikely bird habitat

Plus: Increased economic investments, bell schedule changes reconsidered, Red Line worries, padel plans

Nov 5, 2026

Hospital turf wars

Why N.C.'s health care giants are spending billions to expand

Oct 22, 2026

As greenway system grows, how safe is it?

Analyzing violent crimes reported in and around greenways

Oct 8, 2026

Charlotte’s tree rules are taking root

Plus: Transportation planning panel approves I-77 toll lanes

Sep 24, 2026

The I-77 suspense is almost over

A key Sept. 23 revote approaches

Sep 10, 2026

Slower sales-tax growth could squeeze transit

Transportation plan assumes steady increases

Aug 27, 2026

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