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

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

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