GROWTH
We have outgrown our ability to travel the way we used to and cannot build our way out of congestion .
Expectation Outcome
Our mobility future rests in moving people ( not just cars ) and requires us to prioritize and invest in a broader range of mobility choices .
Increased share of trips that do not rely on single occupancy vehicles (“ mode shift ”).
State of our Mobility
Travel Mode
Charlotte is a car-dependent city with over 76 % of Charlotte workers driving alone to work . This imbalance in travel mode ( mode split ) places significant pressure on our roadway capacity and increases peak hour congestion and delay .
Achieving a more balanced mode split by growing the mode share of trips other than driving alone is critical to managing our rapid growth and supporting equity , affordability and health .
By 2050 our forecasted growth will require a 27 % reduction in driving alone - single occupant vehicle ( SOV ) trips to maintain our current levels of congestion and delay .
22 WHY | A New Mobility Future