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Road safety in Charlotte, NC, a 'public health crisis'

Road safety in Charlotte, NC, a 'public health crisis' Zachary Whalen Sun, 09/20/2026. 06:00 Primary Image Primary Image Caption The Charlotte Regional Transportation Planning Organization has released a new survey which asks residents to identify roads and intersections that feel unsafe.

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Road safety in Charlotte, NC, a 'public health crisis' Zachary Whalen Sun, 09/20/2026.

06:00 Primary Image Primary Image Caption The Charlotte Regional Transportation Planning Organization has released a new survey which asks residents to identify roads and intersections that feel unsafe.

Road safety in Charlotte, North Carolina, is a "public health crisis" according to Charlotte Regional Transportation Planning Organization Project Manager Will Snyder.

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Road safety in Charlotte, NC, a 'public health crisis' Zachary Whalen Sun, 09/20/2026. 06:00 Primary Image Primary Image Caption The Charlotte Regional Transportation Planning Organization has released a new survey which asks residents to identify roads and intersections that feel unsafe. Road safety in Charlotte, North Carolina, is a "public health crisis" according to Charlotte Regional Transportation Planning Organization Project Manager Will Snyder.

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