West Sugar Creek Mobility Corridor RAISE Grant
Announcement
Oct. 30, 2025 - This project is currently in the planning phase. During this phase, the project team works with the community to identify and evaluate options for making the improvements needed to accomplish the project's goals. The phase ends with the selection of an option to be implemented. Real estate acquisitions are expected to begin in the summer of 2026.
- Project typeSidewalks, Shared-Use Path, Bicycle Facilities
- Project budgetTo be determined
- Project phasePlanning
Part of the West Sugar Creek Corridor of Opportunity
Project Overview
The West Sugar Creek Mobility Corridor RAISE Grant Project aims to transform West Sugar Creek Road into a complete street, enhancing safety, mobility, quality of life, economic opportunity and environmental sustainability for the surrounding communities. The project will strengthen connections to employment centers, essential services, retail destinations, neighborhoods, parks and the Cross Charlotte Trail.
Key improvements along the 3.5-mile corridor will include the following:
- Comprehensive complete street upgrades
- Three new mobility hubs
- Shared-use paths
- Safer pedestrian crossings
- Targeted pedestrian safety enhancements
- Utility improvements on Nevin Road
- On-demand public transit (microtransit) and bicycle upgrades at the Sugar Creek light rail station.
The mobility hubs will offer convenient connections to new bus routes and on-demand micromobility zones, expanding transportation options and accessibility for all users.
This project is primarily located along West Sugar Creek Road between the intersections at Nevin Road and North Tryon Street.
Project Goals
- To enhance safety for pedestrians, motorists, bicyclists and public transit users
- To increase connectivity to employment centers, retail, neighborhoods, parks and the Cross Charlotte Trail
- To expand transportation options through mobility hubs
Public Involvement
The project team will host at least one public meeting to provide feedback and ask questions about the project. Postcards will be sent to residents in the project area, and emails will be sent to announce the meeting to project subscribers. Subscribe for updates by entering your email address in the "Stay Connected!" section of this page.
Vicinity Map
You can also view a detailed map(PDF, 5MB) that includes project features.