December 11th , 2020
Harvey Gantt
Chair | Charlotte MOVES Task Force Former Charlotte Mayor
Mayor Lyles , Mayor Pro Tem Eiselt , and Charlotte City Council Members ,
Charlotte MOVES Task Force
Aaron Lay Betty Doster
Bill Coxe Danielle Frazier David Johnson
David Ward
Elyas Mohammed Eric Zaverl Ernie Reigel
Geraldine Gardner Janet LaBar Jim Marascio Karl Froelich Keba Samuel
Ken May
Nick McJetters Pedro Perez Raquel Lynch
Reggie Henderson Sonja Smith
Stefania Arteaga Tami Simmons William Hughes
I am pleased to present the work completed by the Charlotte MOVES Task Force . While the issue of mobility in Charlotte proved to be a complex undertaking , our recommendations and conclusions are clear and straightforward . If we want to keep moving forward , and achieve better outcomes , a new approach is indeed timely to shaping a new mobility future for Charlotte and the region .
The Task Force believes we need :
A bold vision . We have defined a Transformational Mobility Network to meet our mobility needs and transform how Charlotte moves . There is a cost , but the cost of doing nothing is greater . We cannot stand still and expect to be a city and region that aspire to expand access to opportunity for all .
A commitment to accountability . We recognize the scale of what we are recommending demands transparency and the outcomes must be meaningful and measurable for our community . Above all , our investment must serve to build a more equitable , affordable and sustainable city and region .
A culture of partnership . We know that achieving this vision will only come through the collective efforts of a broad set of partners working together . This begins with our State and extends to the towns and counties of our region , aligning common goals and resources to achieve shared success .
Articulated in this report is the collective voice of 24 passionate , experienced and diverse community leaders who care deeply about the future of Charlotte and that of our region . Over 8 months and 10 work sessions we have spent a combined 750 hours of work receiving public input , sharing varied perspectives , engaging in vibrant deliberations and developing a common vision . Yet we know the hard work is just beginning .
I speak for the Task Force in saying that we are proud to serve Charlotte and the region at this unique time and we are ready to support you in the necessary and hard work ahead !
Sincerely ,