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With budget constraints, pressure to acquire land while it’s still available, irreversible city design decisions made in the 1960s and the balancing act of community wants and needs, Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation needs more time than what’s realistic to keep up with the region’s growth.

Scooter trips in Charlotte are up 61% this year. The city has capped the number, but it's also adding protected bike lanes to improve safety and mobility.