If you want to help steer Charlotte's transportation future ... it's not too late.

1.  Take the Transportation Funding and Priorities Survey - open through Friday, March 31.
2.  Attend the last public workshop to learn what programs and projects need funding, and what conditions will be like with and without the Transportation Action Plan (TAP). 

Saturday, March 25
10 am - Noon
Morrison Regional Library
7015 Morrison Boulevard in Charlotte

The survey and workshop is an opportunity for you to voice your level of concern with current and future transportation conditions.

If you're heading to Paramount's Carowinds this season, leave your car at home and take a relaxing and cheaper way to get there.  Charlotte Area Transit System's (CATS) Route 42X Carowinds Express begins service Saturday, March 25.

Bus service will be provided every day that the park is open.  Commuters can board at the Charlotte Transportation Center and go straight to the park without any stops.  One-way fare is $1.65.

For more information, call 704-336-RIDE or visit www.ridetransit.org.   

Looking for an opportunity to get involved in local government?  Apply for a position on one of the City's Boards and Commissions. 

On Monday, April 10, City Council will make nominations to fill vacancies or make reappointments on various boards and committees.

Applications may be obtained online or by calling Jeanne Peek at 704-336-2248.  All applications must be properly signed and returned to the City Clerk's Office by Monday, April 3 at 5 pm.

Join the Charlotte Checkers for the Guns 'N Hoses:  Salute to Heroes at the following hockey game:

Charlotte Checkers vs. Florida Everblades
Saturday, March 25 at 8 pm
Charlotte Bobcats Arena

Local Police and Fire Departments will be involved with the National Anthem, Color Guard Presentation, Honorary Puck Drop and a skills competition during the intermission.

Ticket proceeds will benefit families of local police and firefighters serving in the Gulf.  For tickets, call 704-342-4423 or purchase online.  Click on the Promo Code link and enter code GNH. 

Make a difference in the community by participating in the "Adopt-A-City-Street" program. Businesses and individuals can adopt a specific roadside area and commit to clean it at least four times a year.

To sign up for the program, complete an online request form.  Once accepted, two signs with your company or name will be installed on the roadside that you selected.  If you've adopted a City street and would like to report a recent cleanup, complete the Clean-Up-Report and email it to KCB@ci.charlotte.nc.us.

For more information, call 704-336-6399.

Solid Waste Services currently is working to update its website.  The goal is to provide all customers with essential solid waste information in an engaging and educational format.

Take a tour of the website and complete a brief survey to share your thoughts.  Your feedback is important, and will be used to give you more than what's already offered.  The survey deadline is Friday, April 7.

Join neighbors from throughout the city for an enlightening and energizing day of community building at the 11th Annual Neighborhood Symposium:

Saturday, April 22
8 am – 4 pm
Charlotte Marriott City Center, 100 West Trade St.
Theme:  Showcasing Model Neighborhoods

The Neighborhood Symposium provides opportunities for neighborhood leaders and residents to explore resources, share ideas and network.  The registration deadline is Friday, April 7.

For more information, contact Cynthia Woods at 704-336-2646 or cwoods@ci.charlotte.nc.us.

Do you know a Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police officer who builds positive, problem-solving relationships with the community?  Nominate them for the 27th Annual Police Community Relations Awards, sponsored by the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Community Relations Committee. 

To nominate an officer, call 704-336-3056 or submit an online nomination form by Monday, April 3.  Officers selected will be honored at an awards ceremony on Friday, May 19. 

Tune in to The Government Channel – Cable 16 for the latest government news and information.

City Source – Thursday, March 23 at 5:30 pm
Take a closer look as one of Charlotte's oldest neighborhoods prepares to undergo a $20 million makeover.  Also, find out how easy it is to report certain non-emergency crimes, by logging on to your computer.

To learn more about The Government Channel, visit http://govchannel.charmeck.org.