rail trail
The frustrating story behind why the Rail Trail ends at 12th Street
The Rail Trail is one of the biggest successes in Charlotte development. Running alongside the original Blue Line, this multi-use path brings walkers, joggers,...
How Charlotte’s Knight Cities Challenge winners will make the Queen City a better place to live
Two Charlotteans were announced today as the winners of the Knight Cities Challenge. The challenge is a competition of ideas in which the Knight Foundation...
The Rail Trail is getting a porch swing. Construction is underway now
If you’ve been wondering what that yellow thing on the Rail Trail is — it’s going to be a porch swing. It’s the latest public...
2016 is going to be a huge year for the Rail Trail. Check out three projects now underway
The rail trail is one of my favorite things about this city. It’s unique, it’s cool, it’s convenient and it’s organically growing. Over the past year...
15 stops along the Charlotte Rail Trail and 3 sample itineraries to explore
What is it? The Charlotte Rail Trail is described as “a vibrant public park that winds through the very heart of our city.” Specifically,...
The Charlotte Rail Trail is unveiling its first major project — a 199-foot light display
Starting tonight, South End has a new iconic sight. The Duke Energy substation and neighboring radio tower along the Charlotte Trail Trail will now be lit by...