Shaping the Roads that Move Us

Charlotte’s roads are the arteries that keep our city moving - all 5,000 miles of them. But with more than 150 new residents arriving in the region every day, those streets are getting busier, and the question of how we move becomes more urgent. In this episode, hosts Clayton Sealey and Tesho Akindele sit down with Ed McKinney, Special Assistant to the City Manager on Mobility, to discuss how the one-cent sales tax referendum could reshape Charlotte’s transportation future. They explore how funding priorities are set, what the Strategic Mobility Plan means for drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians alike, and how technology and design can make our streets safer and more connected. From dead-end roads to better bus systems, this episode digs into the challenges - and opportunities - of building a city that moves for everyone. Shaping Charlotte explores the people, policies, and projects defining our city - one step, one street, one story at a time.