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Guzzle Savings, Not Gasoline
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Want to to reduce your dependency on fuel, help keep the air clean and put money back into your pockets? The Charlotte Department of Transportation (CDOT) offers tips on how to save money while breathing a little easier:
- Use public transit
- Walk or bike
- Shop online
- Avoid driving at high speeds
- Minimize heavy loads
- Avoid parking in direct sunlight
- Refuel after dark
For more tips, visit CDOT's website.
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Now that Charlotte's first light rail vehicle has arrived, crews are busily preparing to put the car on the tracks. Testing along the LYNX Blue Line will begin this month from Clanton Road to Tremont Road. Each of the 16 light rail vehicles arriving in Charlotte must have 1,000 miles of testing before being put into revenue service. This means light rail vehicles will be going up and down the tracks during the morning, afternoon, evening and overnight.
The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) will put up billboards around Charlotte and send direct mail to citizens and businesses near the rail line notifying the community that portions of the LYNX Blue Line will soon be active. Signalized rail crossing gates will be in place at intersections along the test section of the light rail track. Trained officers also will assist with vehicle and pedestrian traffic as needed.
Safety is everyone's responsibility and CATS' top priority. Always Look, Listen and Live when near railroad tracks.
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Gain Funding For Your Neighborhood
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Did you know that three out of four neighborhoods in Charlotte are eligible for up to $25,000 in funds through the Neighborhood Matching Grants Program? The program awards funds to neighborhood-based organizations for projects that will make neighborhoods better places to live, work, play and do business.
The next application deadline is September 15. To apply, a representative from the organization must attend one of the following pre-application workshops:
August 12
9:30 am – Noon
University Regional Library, 301 E. WT Harris Blvd.
August 15
6 – 8:30 pm
Betty Rae Thomas Center, 2921 Tuckaseegee Rd.
For more information, including program guidelines, contact Cynthia Woods at 704-336-2349.
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Traffic Information At Your Fingertips
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Tired of sitting in traffic during your daily commute? Now there's a way to access traffic information before heading out the door.
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department's online Traffic Accident Information System provides "real time" information for vehicle crashes and traffic related obstructions on area roads.
The online information is updated every three minutes to help drivers avoid heavy traffic areas. To access the system, visit http://maps.cmpdweb.org/trafficaccidents.
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Do you enjoy meeting new people and helping others? Charlotte Douglas International Airport's Volunteer Program offers citizens an opportunity to assist visitors during their time at the airport.
Want to be a part of this exciting program? Interested participants are encouraged to call 704-359-1120 or email volunteer@charlotteairport.com.
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Tune in to The Government Channel – Cable 16 for the latest government news and information.
City Source – Thursday, August 10 at 5:30 pm
Take a look at how workers on Charlotte's light rail transit line stopped a suspected bank robber in his tracks. Also, find out what enhancements are being made to the Charlotte Transportation Center.
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