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North Carolina, United States
Size: Large City
Region: South
1282
Overall City RankingOut of 3019 cities — 58th percentile
1099
In the U.S.
228
In the South
10
In North Carolina
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2026 City to Watch
An official member city of the National Association of City Transportation Officials (NACTO), Charlotte leverages NACTO's design resources, including the Urban Street Design Guide and Urban Bikeway Design Guide, to advance their vision for a safer, multimodal community. That investment is beginning to pay off in concrete infrastructure improvements — including the Uptown CycleLink, a 7-mile-long network of separated bike lanes that, once complete, will connect more than 40 miles of bikeways across Charlotte. The recent signing of North Carolina's P.A.V.E. Act also opens the door to a countywide transit referendum that could accelerate multimodal investment in the surrounding Mecklenburg County.
36
Network ScoreAverage Network Score for all cities in 2026 was 36.
Network Analysis
This interactive map shows high-stress and low-stress areas for bicycling in Charlotte. For additional street-level data, explore PeopleForBikes' BNA tool.
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The Best Ways to Fund Bike Infrastructure
PeopleForBikes Senior Director for Infrastructure Dave Snyder will discuss how local and state funding for bike projects is essential to take advantage of an unprecedented amount of federal funding that often requires a local match.
How Complete Streets Can Transform Your Community
PeopleForBikes’ Legislative Strategies Guide features the best, real-world examples of policy changes being adopted in communities across the U.S. to create more great places to ride bikes.
Advancing Bike Infrastructure Through Climate Legislation
Bicycles are a crucial component in the fight against climate change, offering a sustainable solution to reduce vehicle miles traveled (VMT) and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.
