Fwd: Speak up for active transportation + How CLT can reverse its transit decline

[John Cock]

John Cock

Alta Planning + Design

704-968-5053

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From: Sustain Charlotte <jennif...@sustaincharlotte.org>
Date: May 16, 2018 at 3:19:31 PM EDT
To: John Cock <john...@altaplanning.com>
Subject: Speak up for active transportation + How CLT can reverse its transit decline

Dear John, Last week the Charlotte city manager released his proposed FY19 budget that would be a huge step forward for active transportation, including sidewalks and bicycle infrastructure. Let Charlotte Council members know you support this critical funding, and ask them to keep it in the final budget. - Shannon TOP STORIES How Charlotte can attract more transit riders Our Executive Director, Shannon Binns, shares how Charlotte can follow the example of other cities that reversed their transit ridership declines. Sustain Charlotte members share priorities for air quality in Mecklenburg County Attendees at our May Grow Smart CLT event had a chance to share their thoughts on priorities for Mecklenburg County's Air Quality Division. Huge thanks to Sun Raised Farms for providing delicious food samples at the event! Meet CDOT's new Bicycle Program Coordinator at Shifting Gears Come out on May 24 to meet the new City of Charlotte Bicycle Program Coordinator and discuss what the city manager's budget means for cycling in Charlotte. This FREE workshop series aims to propel cycling forward in Charlotte. Volunteers needed for #WalkCLT Powered by OrthoCarolina We need volunteers to help with this fun event! This FREE, family-friendly initiative encourages residents and visitors to walk, rather than drive to destinations in their area. If you're able to help distribute yard signs and doorhangers the week of May 21 or the week of May 28, email jennif...@sustaincharlotte.org.   GET INVOLVED SURVEY: Share your thoughts and ideas on senior mobility Are you a senior? Want to improve transportation options in our community? Please take our survey and share it with other seniors! PETITION: #GetThereCLT Sign our petition in support of safe, connected transportation options for Mecklenburg County. VOLUNTEER: Mini bus shelter build [May 17] We need 2-3 volunteers to help us construct a miniature bus shelter, to be used to teach children how to interact with public transit. The build will be TOMORROW at 6:30pm at the Sustain Charlotte office (2151 Hawkins St., Suite 200). Email jennif...@sustaincharlotte.org if interested! EVENT: Regional Transit Summit [May 17] Centralina Council of Governments will host a regional summit about public transit at UNC Charlotte's Main Campus. EVENT: Shifting Gears [May 24] If you like biking, you need to be at Shifting Gears, our workshop series where cyclists come together to propel cycling forward in Charlotte! EVENT: #WalkCLT [June 1] Discover the FreeMore West neighborhood on foot at our third annual #WalkCLT event. EVENT: Charlotte Sustainability Summit [June 7-9] Mark you calendar for this chance to hear from experts on all facets of sustainability. BECOME A MEMBER: Support Sustain Charlotte We are dedicated to continuing to serve our community, but we can't do it without your support. Become a member today to help fund our efforts to educate, engage, and unite citizens to solve Charlotte's sustainability challenges.   IN THE NEWS Mayor Vi Lyles and City Manager Marcus Jones discuss City budget [WFAE] Atlanta may turn to zoning to spark affordable homes, renew a neighborhood [Saporta Report] THANKS TO OUR PARTNERS Thank you to Javesca Coffee for renewing as a Silver Partner! 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