News
By Jack Miller Big changes are in the works for the Monroe Road corridor. A series of Charlotte Department of Transportation (CDOT) projects are underway to create a continuous pedestrian and bike-friendly stretch of the corridor from Wendover Road to the Embrace...
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Above: A “complete streets” transformation of Rama Road in front of Rama Elementary School was envisioned by urban planners Kiehly Moore and Alex Borisenko of The Lawrence Group. Rama Road is just one street in the Monroe Road area listed for a potential upgrade. In...
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In February 2019 the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (“MTC”) adopted CATS’ recommendation to expand the Silver Line corridor. CATS hopes to complete construction on the Silver Line by 2030. That means the project will have to move along very quickly. New routes...
Events, News
Months ago, the Monroe Road Advocates teamed up Sustain Charlotte for a safety walk along Monroe Road between the McAlpine Creek Greenway and Sardis Road North. With the help of some concerned residents, we walked the street looking for dangerous conditions and...
Events, News
The Proposed Superstreet If you have driven through Matthews recently, you have almost certainly seen signs against the proposed “superstreet.” Monroe Road extends past the MoRA area into downtown Matthews, the lanes cut in half, and the resulting John...
