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CATS to Restripe Archdale Park and Ride

The Park and Ride will be closed until the work is completed.

Public Meetings on Blue Line Station in South End

CATS is currently in the design phase of the project and is seeking public input.

CATS Announces Veterans Day Service

The CATS Call Center, Lost and Found, Pass Sales and Information offices will be closed Nov. 11.

2024 Veterans Day Parade Service Impacts

Gold Line service will be suspended between CTC and French Street stations due to parade.

Event calendar

WelcomeCLT Series

November 12, 2024

Discover the many tools we have available to plan your trip.

Public Meetings on Blue Line Station in South End

November 12, 2024

CanceledTransit Services Advisory Group (TSAC) November Meeting

November 14, 2024

Locally Coordinated Plan Public Outreach

November 15, 2024

Joint CTAG and TSAC meeting

November 15, 2024

Upcoming Better Bus Community Events

November 19, 2024
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News & Topics

2024 Veterans Day Parade Gold Line Service Impacts

On Saturday, Nov. 9, Gold Line service will be suspended between CTC and French Street stations for the Veterans Day Parade from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.The Gold Line will continue to operate between Sunnyside and CTC stations on a 20-minute headway, and a bus bridge will be in place to supplement service between CTC and French Street during the parade.

November 07, 2024

CATS Announces 2024 Veterans Day Service

The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) is announcing the CATS Call Center, Lost and Found, Pass Sales and Information offices will be closed Monday, Nov. 11 in observance of Veterans Day.

November 05, 2024

Public Meetings on Blue Line Station in South End

The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) will host public meetings to share design updates for the future Blue Line station and pedestrian track crossing in South End. CATS is currently in the design phase of the project and is seeking public input.

October 31, 2024

TMV Upgrades to Begin Along Blue Line

Beginning Wednesday, Oct. 30, the Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) will perform network upgrades at Ticket Vending Machines (TMV) along the North Corridor section of the Blue Line.
The upgrades are scheduled for 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. During that time, the TVM card readers will be offline and only accepting cash.

October 30, 2024

CATS to Provide Fare-Free Service on Election Day

The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) is announcing fare-free transportation on CATS services on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 5, to provide easier access to polling locations.

October 29, 2024

Bus Detour due to Concert for Carolina

The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) will temporarily adjust the following routes due to road closures for the Concert for Carolina at Bank of America Stadium on Saturday. The concert and festival will donate all proceeds to Hurricane Helene relief efforts in the Carolina region. Organizers are also accepting donations of canned food (specifically vegetables, fruit and soups) at the event.

October 25, 2024
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News & Topics

2024 Veterans Day Parade Gold Line Service Impacts

On Saturday, Nov. 9, Gold Line service will be suspended between CTC and French Street stations for the Veterans Day Parade from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.The Gold Line will continue to operate between Sunnyside and CTC stations on a 20-minute headway, and a bus bridge will be in place to supplement service between CTC and French Street during the parade.

November 07, 2024

CATS Announces 2024 Veterans Day Service

The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) is announcing the CATS Call Center, Lost and Found, Pass Sales and Information offices will be closed Monday, Nov. 11 in observance of Veterans Day.

November 05, 2024

Public Meetings on Blue Line Station in South End

The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) will host public meetings to share design updates for the future Blue Line station and pedestrian track crossing in South End. CATS is currently in the design phase of the project and is seeking public input.

October 31, 2024

TMV Upgrades to Begin Along Blue Line

Beginning Wednesday, Oct. 30, the Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) will perform network upgrades at Ticket Vending Machines (TMV) along the North Corridor section of the Blue Line.
The upgrades are scheduled for 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. During that time, the TVM card readers will be offline and only accepting cash.

October 30, 2024

CATS to Provide Fare-Free Service on Election Day

The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) is announcing fare-free transportation on CATS services on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 5, to provide easier access to polling locations.

October 29, 2024

Bus Detour due to Concert for Carolina

The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) will temporarily adjust the following routes due to road closures for the Concert for Carolina at Bank of America Stadium on Saturday. The concert and festival will donate all proceeds to Hurricane Helene relief efforts in the Carolina region. Organizers are also accepting donations of canned food (specifically vegetables, fruit and soups) at the event.

October 25, 2024
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