This special edition of the Sunday Slow Ride (a weekly bike ride) will explore the streetcar suburbs of Charlotte, looking at signs past, present and future of how the humble street car has, and will continue to shape Charlotte. Topics for discussion will include historic development, segregation, and barriers and opportunities related to the current streetcar. The ride will be 10-15 miles at an easy 10 mph party pace. Please wear a helmet and make sure your bike is ready to roll.
Date: Sunday, May 21, 2017
Time: 2:00 - 3:30 pm
Event Start/End: Legion Brewing, 1906 Commonwealth Avenue, Charlotte, NC 28205
Host: Katie Zager
Contact: amarcus5@uncc.edu; mnewsom@uncc.edu
Theme: biking
Accessibility: This event is accessible and open to bicycles.
Registration: Registration is requested but not required. To register, please visit http://plancharlotte.org/story/discover-your-city-city-walks-2017.
Social Media:
- Twitter- @marynewsom @unccui @plancharlotte
- Facebook- @citywalksclt
- Website: http://plancharlotte.org/story/discover-your-city-city-walks-2017; PlanCharlotte.org
