North Tryon Street and 36th Street Streetscape

• Project typeTransportation
• Project budget$10.1 million (includes all costs associated with the project such as planning and design, acquiring the right-of-way, utility relocation, consultant fees, construction, signalization, permits and landscaping)
• Project phaseConstruction

Part of the Northeast Corridor Infrastructure (NECI) Program

Project Overview

Existing conditions along East 36th Street

This project originated from the Northeast Corridor Infrastructure Program (NECI) planning effort. The project will provide improved access to the 36th Street transit station from both Tryon and North Davidson Streets. The photo on the right shows existing conditions along East 36th Street.

The project concept includes intersection improvements that will enhance safety such as high-visibility crosswalks, reduced crossing distances, pedestrian signals, ADA ramps and pedestrian refuges. In addition, the project proposes upgraded street and sidewalk improvements along 36th street between North Tryon and Davidson Streets. 

The conceptual cross section includes two travel lanes, bike lanes, on-street parking, curb & gutter, sidewalk, planting strip and street trees. The project will adjoin the Blue Line Extension project on 36th Street. 

Rendering of the streetscape after improvements. For illustrative purposes; some features may change.

Project Goals

• To improve the pedestrian crossing and enhance safety for pedestrians at the intersection of North Tryon Street and West 36th Street
• To provide wider sidewalks, pedestrian refuge, bike lanes and beautification with wider planting strips, decorative lighting and street trees
• To improve pedestrian and bicycle connectivity throughout the corridor
• To enhance economic development potential resulting from upgraded infrastructure that supports and encourages transit-supportive development

Vicinity Map

Public Involvement

Extensive public engagement took place during the planning phase in order to seek input and share details of the project. The following meetings were held:

• April 19, 2018 at the Belmont Center (jointly with the Cross Charlotte Trail)
• October 12, 2017 at UNC Charlotte Lucas Room (LYNX Blue Line Extension meeting)
• October 10, 2017 at Sugaw Presbyterian Church (LYNX Blue Line Extension meeting)
• May 4, 2017 at New Hampton Presbyterian Church (LYNX Blue Line Extension meeting)
• May 2, 2017 at Sugaw Creek Presbyterian Church (LYNX Blue Line Extension meeting)
• October 13, 2016 at New Hampton Presbyterian Church (LYNX Blue Line Extension meeting)
• October 12, 2016 at the Charlotte Main Library (LYNX Blue Line Extension meeting)
• October 11, 2016 at Sugaw Creek Church (LYNX Blue Line Extension meeting)
• January 6, 2016 at Hope Haven with North End Partners
• December 10, 2015 at the Johnston Family YMCA
• December 7, 2015 with the NoDa Business Council at the Evening Muse
• November 3, 2015 with North End Partners at Hope Haven
• October 15, 2015 at Sugaw Creek Presbyterian Church
• October 14, 2015 at the Charlotte Mecklenburg Library main branch
• October 13, 2015 at the Oasis Shriners Center
• September 2, 2015 at the North End Partners Meeting at Hope Haven
• May 14, 2015 at Sugaw Creek Presbyterian Church
• May 12, 2015 at the Oasis Shriners Center
• May 11, 2015 with the NoDa Business Council at the Evening Muse
• October 28, 2014 at Sugaw Creek Presbyterian Church