UNC Charlotte is a genuine urban university. The main campus is in University City, one of the fastest growing areas of the Charlotte region.

The University City Campus is “surrounded by major arterials, such as WT Harris and North Tryon Street” (Circulation Master Plan 2007).  The majority of motor vehicle activity connected to UNC Charlotte results from commuters and errands.  There is little to no easy walking connectivity to the surrounding shopping areas due to the major arterials mentioned above.

Highlights from the 2007 Transport Survey reinforce the commuter nature of the UNC Charlotte Campus

• ¾ of students, staff and faculty commute by car to campus
• 80% of students who live within a mile of the university walk to campus
• Only 15% of survey respondents utilize the CATS service
• 40% of respondents live 10 miles or more from campus