News About Town: The Board of Commissioners received an update from Jason Lawrence, Senior Transportation Manager of the Charlotte Area Transit System, about the Rail Tail portion of the Silver Line light rail project. The Rail Trail is something of a hybrid between a linear park (think greenway) and multimodal transportation path which will extend the length of the Silver Line. Jason touched on the use of e-scooters and the need for mobility hubs along the length. The Trail will increase alternate modes of travel, as well as provide space for recreation and last mile connection from the Silver Line.
Image via City of Charlotte Rail Trail web page
One Good Thing: Starting next Monday, United Way organizations throughout the country will host Racial Equity 21-Day Challenges in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The challenge consists of daily actions to learn about racism in modern America, opportunities for reflection and growth, and habit-building practices to deepen understanding of inequities in the community. To honor Dr. King’s commitment to service, the challenge features weekly call-to-action drives to benefit area nonprofits. United Way Charlotte is hosting a challenge online. For more information or to join a local group, email lmiller@uwcentralcarolinas.org.