Streets
Fund street and intersection projects, upgrades to traffic control system, measures to improve walkability and pedestrian safety, and repairs and construction of bridges, sidewalks and bikeways.
$146.2 million on the 2022 ballot for the following upgrades and improvements:
Congestion Mitigation ($10MM)
Projects intended to reduce congestion and improve traffic flow in South Charlotte, University City and Steele Creek.
Northeast Corridor Infrastructure (NECI) ($6MM)
A collection of projects selected to improve pedestrian, bicyclist and motorist access to the CATS Blue Line Extension. These investments also make connections to other community assets like the Cross Charlotte Trail, Mecklenburg County greenway system, UNC Charlotte, NoDa and the Applied Innovation Corridor.
Road and Intersection Improvements ($20MM)
- Improve Rea Road to add mobility options.
- Redesign Eastway Drive/Shamrock Drive intersection to improve safety for drivers, pedestrians and bicyclists.
Sidewalks and Pedestrian Safety ($50MM)
Construct new sidewalks, connect sidewalk gaps, and install pedestrian crossings and signals.
Bicycle Facilities ($8MM)
Expand the bicycle network in Charlotte and strengthen sidewalk and bikeway connections in the Independence Boulevard corridor.
Transportation Safety ($17.1MM)
Enhance transportation safety (Vision Zero) and improve and expand street lighting projects along critical streets.
Street Resurfacing ($21.6MM)
Repave streets and repair curbs and drainage structures in high-need areas.
Traffic Control and Bridges ($13.5MM)
- Upgrade traffic control devices
- Repair and replace bridges
- Maintain intelligent transportation system technology
To learn more about the City of Charlotte’s Capital Investment Plan and bonds projects, please click here. To learn more about the City of Charlotte’s Strategic Mobility Plan, please click here.
