What is More Than A Train Ride? – Description
More Than A Train Ride is a community-based project carried out by University of North Carolina Charlotte students, sponsored by NC Campus Engagement and in collaboration with the Levine Museum of the New South. Charlotte has a large population of Spanish speakers from different countries and regions each one with a vast diversity in traditions, customs, accents, slang, etc. It is crucial to highlight the contribution of the LatinX community in different areas such as small and mid-size businesses that promote economic development, access to legal, medical, and cultural resources as well as leadership at different levels, among others. It is just and fair to give visibility and validation to the Spanish speaker heroes who with their daily efforts support the economic and cultural development of our city. The population of UNC Charlotte has begun to mirror that of the greater Charlotte region.
The project goals
For UNC Charlotte students to:
- explore the city of Charlotte and learn about the Blue Line light rail’s access to services and resources within walking distance where Spanish is spoken.
- experience the public transportation in Charlotte and its relationship with services and resources and pay close attention to the access to food, health, art, education, legal services or faith practices, business, or professional development where Spanish is spoken.
- learn about economic mobility, language capital, public and private transportation, and the value of time.
Who benefits?
There are four specific groups that will benefit directly from this project:
- UNC Charlotte students learning Spanish who are carrying out the project, by having hands-on experiences, and they will be able to appreciate it in the future.
- The University community from having deepened relationships, knowledge, and civic experiences.
- Charlotte citizens who would be able to access information on services and resources by the light rail in Spanish and English.
- The global community who would be able to access the information on The Levine Museum of the New South website.
Stations
STATION 1: UNC Charlotte - Main Station
UNC Charlotte - Main Station is station number 1 on the train/light rail route.
STATION 2: JW Clay Blvd/UNC Charlotte
JW Clay Blvd/UNC Charlotte is station number 2 on the train/light rail route.
STATION 3: McCullough
McCullough is station number 3 on the train/light rail route.
STATION 4: University City Blvd
University City Blvd is station number 4 on the train/light rail route.
STATION 5: Tom Hunter
Tom Hunter is station number 5 on the train/light rail route.
STATION 6: Old Concord Road
Old Concord Road is station number 6 on the train/light rail route.
STATION 7: Sugar Creek
Sugar Creek is station number 7 on the train/light rail route.
STATION 8: 36th St
36th St is station number 8 on the train/light rail route.
STATION 9: 25th St
25th St is station number 9 on the train/light rail route.
STATION 10: Parkwood
Parkwood is station number 10 on the train/light rail route.
STATION 11: 9th St
9th St is station number 11 on the train/light rail route.
STATION 12: 7th St
7th St is station number 12 on the train/light rail route.
STATION 13: Charlotte Transpostation Center
Charlotte Transpostation Center is station number 13 on the train/light rail route.
STATION 14: 3rd St/Convention Center
3rd St/Convention Center is station number 14 on the train/light rail route.
STATION 15: Brooklyn Village
Brooklyn Village is station number 15 on the train/light rail route.
STATION 16: Carson
Carson is station number 16 on the train/light rail route.
STATION 17: Bland Station
Bland Station is station number 17 on the train/light rail route.
STATION 18: East/West Blvd
East/West Blvd is station number 18 on the train/light rail route.
STATION 19: New Bern
New Bern is station number 19 on the train/light rail route.
STATION 20: Scaleybark
Scaleybark is station number 20 on the train/light rail route.
STATION 21: Woodlawn
Woodlawn is station number 21 on the train/light rail route.
STATION 22: Tyvola
Tyvola is station number 22 on the train/light rail route.
STATION 23: Archdale
Archdale is station number 23 on the train/light rail route.
STATION 24: Arrowood
Arrowood is station number 24 on the train/light rail route.
STATION 25: Sharon Rd West
Sharon Rd West is station number 25 on the train/light rail route.
STATION 26: Interstate-485/South Blvd
Interstate-485/South Blvd is station number 26 on the train/light rail route.