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The Basics of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Public Transportation Management
Steve Copulsky, CMCL Steering Committee member, August 2026 Are you trying to understand transportation management in the Charlotte area? CATS stands for the Charlotte Area Transportation System. CATS runs our buses, light rail, streetcar and microtransit. The newly formed MPTA (Metropolitan Public Transportation Authority) oversees CATS and makes the big planning decisions, essentially serving as…
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OpEd-CRITICAL EPA CHANGE
Directly copied from Charlotte Observer Aug 16th, 2026 The EPA is proposing to remove the minimum requirement to notify the public and allow their comments on new minor air pollutant construction projects. “Minor” is a misnomer here because in cities and residential communities these sites often greatly outnumber those of the alternative “Major” category. If…
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Help keep polluters in check
From our friends at the Sierra Club: The EPA is considering removing the public comment requirement from the Minor Source Air Permit approval process, meaning many new sources of air pollution could be approved without the public ever having a say. This permit is needed for many types of infrastructure, including for diesel backup generators that…
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Charlotte Sustainability Dashboards Updated with New Data and Expanded Insights
Reposted from June 2026 City of Charlotte SEAP+ newsletter The City of Charlotte’s Office of Sustainability and Resilience (OSR) has completed its annual spring update to both the Sustainable Energy Action Plan Plus (SEAP+) dashboard and the Power Down the Crown dashboard. These updates provide residents, businesses and community partners with the latest information on…
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Action Alert: City Should Mandate Air Conditioning in all Rental Units
To be emailed to Mayor Robert Harrington and the members of the City Housing Committee before their next meeting on Monday, August 3, 9:00 – 10:30 am, Room 267, Charlotte Mecklenburg Government Center. Mayor Robert Harrington: mayor@charlottenc.gov Housing Committee Chair: LaWana.mayfield@charlottenc.gov Housing Committee Members: JD.mazueraarias@charlottenc.gov Renee.johnson@charlottenc.gov Joi.mayo@charlottenc.gov Kimberly.owens@charlottenc.gov Dear Mayor Harrington and Housing Committee Members,…
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State of our Environment: Data Centers, Water and Charlotte’s Future
Council Member Ajmera Town Hall on August 20, 2026 Details: The decisions we make today will help shape Charlotte’s future. Join local experts to learn about the issues, including our natural resources, and help shape the policies that come next. Join us for an important community conversation about our natural resources and data centers — and what…
