Charlotte, NC
Municipality in North Carolina
United States
Charlotte, NC Learn2Earn pilot increases digital literacy through free courses and equipment
Learn2Earn offered free, factory-sealed computers for participants who completed the required coursework. Eight digital literacy courses at Charlotte Mecklenburg Library built user confidence in computer skills needed for employment and school. The pilot complemented the city's Access Charlotte initiative, which used ARPA funding for free home Internet in 8,000 homes. Charlotte also funded expanded digital navigation services in partnership with the Center for Digital Equity.
Charlotte, NC
United States
Charlotte, NC builds public trust in digital technology use with communication standard pilot
City officials placed Digital Trust for Places & Routines (DTPR) signs in the Belmont and South End neighborhoods. DTPR's visual patterns explain purposes, accountable organizations, and data management practices for public technology like traffic apps or EV chargers. The standard's taxonomy includes images for 53 technology types from air quality to wireless access points. Signage features QR codes for DTPR explainers and public surveys about technology use.
Charlotte, NC
United States
Charlotte, NC introduces home ownership incentive program for corridor revitalization
Charlotte identified six Corridors of Opportunity for commercial rejuvenation and improved access to affordable housing. The House Charlotte Plus initiative offers $50,000 in zero-interest deferred loans for home purchases within these corridors. Eligible buyers earn less than 80% of the area median income and purchase homes valued at up to $315,000. The pilot builds on an existing House Charlotte offering of $30,000, thus supplying up to $80,000 per qualifying buyer.
Charlotte, NC
United States
Charlotte, NC connects commuters to real-time intersection data during TravelSafely Pilot
The Charlotte Department of Transportation asks commuters in the South End to download TravelSafely. The free mobile app alerts drivers moving at high speeds to pedestrians and cyclists at upcoming intersections. Audio and visual alerts also inform commuters about upcoming red lights, green lights, and slow-speed zones. City officials will compare crash data before and after TravelSafely's introduction when evaluating its contribution to a Vision Zero strategy.
Charlotte, NC
United States
Charlotte, NC Fare Capping initiative reduces public transit costs and simplifies commutes
The initiative establishes an $88 limit on monthly public transit fees per user, the equivalent of a monthly pass. The CATS-Pass mobile ticketing app creates a virtual monthly pass once the user reaches the cap. This pass offers free rail and transit rides through the end of the current month. Single-ride, daily, and weekly passes contribute to the fare cap. Transit officials hope Fare Capping lowers barriers to public transit use through an automated process.
Charlotte, NC
United States
Charlotte, NC considers prohibiting local landlords from discriminating against housing vouchers
The Charlotte City Council is considering a measure that would bar local landlords from discriminating against potential tenants who receive Section 8 housing choice vouchers, Social Security payments, or child support. The protections would only apply to developments that receive some type of city money such as property tax reimbursements for economic development projects.
Charlotte, NC
United States
Charlotte, NC collaborates with Tiny Mile on deployment of delivery robots in Plaza Midwood
Five Tiny Mile robots deliver coffee and food from Undercurrent Coffee to customers in a one-mile radius. Remote operators navigate the robots around foot traffic with 360-degree cameras and sensors. Neighborhood residents arrange deliveries on a dedicated mobile app or by scanning QR codes on the robots. City officials are using the two-month pilot - Tiny Mile's first project in the United States - to evaluate low-impact options for delivery services.
Charlotte, NC
United States