Oct. 20, 2025 - Final resurfacing & restriping along Matheson Ave. are expected to be complete in early November. When fully implemented, the bike buffer along Matheson will contain vertical elements that will prevent trash/recycling pickup from the sidewalk. Starting Nov. 3, residents must place bins in the buffer between the bike & travel lanes. See illustration below.
part of the city's bicycle program
Starting Nov. 3, 2025, residents must place their trash and recycling bins in the buffer for pickup by Solid Waste Services
This project will evaluate Matheson Avenue, from Jordan Place to Virginia Avenue, for a street conversion. The proposed improvements will include removing one through-lane in each direction and reallocating the space for a two-way, left-turn lane and buffered bike lanes. The full signal at the intersection of Matheson Avenue and Clemson Avenue, along with the pedestrian hybrid beacon on Matheson Avenue near Holt Street, have been completed.
The Matheson Avenue Bridge Streetscape project, part of the Applied Innovation Corridor, directly connects to this project and will provide streetscape improvements along Matheson Avenue between North Tryon Street and Jordan Place.
To expedite delivery, the project will be built by city staff and their contractor using a phased approach:
After further review, the project team has removed the proposed island at Matheson Avenue and Virginia Avenue from the project scope. The proposed westbound right turn lane from Matheson Avenue to The Plaza has also been removed.
The design will incorporate the following elements:
A buffered bike lane is the preferred alternative because it maintains access for all residents along Matheson Avenue and the adjacent neighborhoods. A two-way cycle track would introduce conflicts between turning vehicles and cyclists.
To provide an east-west bicycle connect from the Shamrock Drive Complete Street project to the Cross Charlotte Trail at Jordan Place
To reduce Matheson Avenue's effect as a barrier to north-south pedestrian movement, providing additional crossing opportunities along the corridor
To improve safety by calming traffic and reducing vehicle speeds along the corridor
Residents and business owners will have an opportunity to provide input during planned public meetings. the project team will also provide updates periodically through postcards and the website. The following public meetings have been scheduled or have already taken place:
Rendering after project completion. For illustrative purposes only.
CharlotteDOT@charlottenc.gov 704-336-4119 Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Corey Watt Senior Engineering Project Manager Charlotte Department of Transportation 980-229-8378 corey.watt@charlottenc.gov