Supporting Transportation Choices with Sustain Charlotte!
April 6th, 1-4 pm
Volunteers will support Sustain Charlotte’s efforts to make our streets safer and more equitable by assisting us with a walkability audit. We’ll walk along a pre-planned route as a group and record observations about how well the street meets the needs of all people who use it. We’ll take a closer look at the condition of sidewalks, lighting, bus stops, intersections, ability of pedestrians to cross the street, and much more. The results of the audit will be used by Sustain Charlotte to help the neighborhood advocate for investments that will make the street safer and ultimately, reduce the need to drive a car.
Why an audit? The city of Charlotte has adopted a goal that 50% of trips will be taken in a way other than driving alone by 2040. More people walking, biking, and riding public transit means fewer carbon emissions and healthier air, as well as more equitable access to opportunity. Yet most of Charlotte’s streets were designed at a time when the needs of non-drivers were not incorporated into the planning process. Walkability audits are a valuable tool to help communities (schools, neighborhoods, workplaces, etc.) begin conversations about mobility needs and share the results with community leaders.
Sustain Charlotte’s event will begin and end at the Lowe’s tech hub (Lowe’s Global Technology Center), 100 W Worthington Ave, Charlotte NC 28203. The walkability audit route will be a loop that starts and ends at that location. Registered volunteers will meet in the lobby.
Participants should wear weather-appropriate clothing and comfortable shoes.
Sustain Charlotte will provide custom audit forms, clipboards, and pens.
The activity will involve walking slowly with numerous breaks for up to 2 hours as we make observations. We welcome participants with mobility challenges, but advance notice is appreciated so we can properly accommodate needs.
This is a rain or shine event. If the weather conditions prohibit a specific project from taking place, we will work with you and the project host to coordinate an alternate date.
Contact your team representative for any questions leading up to the event.
For day-of questions, please contact Meg Fencil. Email: meg.fencil@sustaincharlotte.org | Day-of Phone: (704) 968-2187
Learn More About Sustain Charlotte
Inspiring choices that lead to a healthy, equitable and vibrant community for generations to come.
Sustain Charlotte is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization helping to advance local sustainability through smart growth. Our dedicated staff and volunteers work collaboratively with residents, neighborhood organizations, government agencies, nonprofits, and businesses to solve the most important challenges to the long-term social, economic, and environmental health of our community.
Engagement Opportunities:
Sustain Charlotte needs a lot of volunteers for our annual Sustain Charlotte Awards (April), Biketoberfest (October), and several creek cleanups throughout the year. The best way to stay tuned is to subscribe to our weekly e-newsletter. Feel free to also ask about ways to get involved during your volunteer project!
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