For many workers across the Charlotte region, getting to the job is half the battle. Transportation doesn’t show up on most job postings. But ask any workforce development professional, and they’ll tell you it shows up everywhere else. In the absenteeism numbers, in the turnover data, in the stack of applications that never convert to first days on the job.
Centralina Regional Council recognizes Director of Regional Planning Jason Wager as he retires following 28 years of service to the organization and the region. His last day with Centralina is March 31, 2026.
Centralina Regional Council is making bold moves to reshape how residents move through their communities with the launch of a Mobility Hub Pilot Program. As part of the broader Regional Mobility Hub Implementation Strategy, four communities…
On September 9, Centralina Regional Council hosted an insightful webinar titled Microtransit: Making Mobility Work, spotlighting the growing role of microtransit in transforming public transportation across our region. With panelists from GoGastonia, CATS Micro and…
Have you ever wondered what it takes to keep one of the nation’s busiest airports running smoothly? The 2026 CLT Aviation Academy offers a rare, behind-the-scenes look at the operations, people and partnerships that make Charlotte Douglas…
Actions and updates from the August 13, 2025 Board of Delegates Meeting: Welcome Harmony, State and Federal Advocacy Updates, and Panel Discussion on Regional Transportation and Mobility featuring Tony Lathrop, Chair, N.C. Board of Transportation, and Jackie Hunley, Legislative Director for Representative Addison McDowell (6th District)
This August, residents across the greater Charlotte region are invited to breathe easier by participating in Fresh Air Rides: a month-long challenge that promotes clean air and healthy transportation habits. Participants can earn entries for prizes simply by taking smarter trips, like packing lunch instead of driving out, using transit or coordinating a…
Every five to six years, Congress passes a bill that authorizes federal surface transportation programs and sets national priorities for highways, transit, rail, bike and pedestrian infrastructure. The current authorization was included in the 2021 Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), which provided historic funding levels to…
Centralina Regional Council has been honored with the prestigious Aliceann Wohlbruck NADO Impact Award for its CONNECT Centralina Regional Transportation Demand Management (TDM) Plan: a groundbreaking initiative that reshapes how residents across the region move through their communities.
As the first regional TDM program in the area…
Centralina’s Integrated Mobility Center is taking bold steps to transform how residents move throughout our region with the introduction of mobility hubs. But what exactly is a mobility hub, and why should your community consider applying for funds to have your own?
Federal funds are commonly passed through state agencies in North Carolina before being awarded to local governments, which can make the original funding source less obvious. Before proceeding with a procurement, local governments should verify whether an award originates from a federal source. This determination affects compliance obligations, including procurement standards, reporting, and audit requirements.
When a construction or repair contract over $300,000 involves a building, the procurement and contract are subject to additional requirements under N.C.G.S. 143-128. Therefore, this question must be answered to determine whether the additional statutory requirements apply to this procurement scenario.
The micro-purchase threshold is a federal procurement threshold under which competitive procurement is not required. The default micro-purchase threshold is $15,000, but local governments may increase the micro-purchase threshold up to $50,000. An explanation of increasing the micro-purchase threshold and a template for the required annual self-certification is available here.