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Bus Detour due to Charlotte Water Main Installment

CATS will temporarily adjust bus Route 1 due to a water main installment on Hovis Road.

Go Getters Wanted

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Bus Detour due to Charlotte Water Main Repairs

CATS will temporarily adjust bus route 12 due to a water main repairs.

Christmas and New Year’s Day Service Schedules

CATS is announcing the holiday office schedule and service impacts for Christmas and New Year’s Day.

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Unveiling CATS’ first Cultural Inclusion of Bus Wrap

January 03, 2025

WelcomeCLT Series

February 11, 2025

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News & Topics

CATS Announces Christmas and New Year’s Day Service Schedules

The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) is announcing the holiday office schedule and service impacts for Christmas and New Year’s Day.

December 19, 2024

Real-time Service Outage

Real-time bus arrivals in the CATS-Pass app and Travel Tools on ridetransit.org will not be available between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 17, due to system maintenance.

December 17, 2024

Temporary CATS Bus Detour – Charlotte Water Main Repairs

The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) will temporarily adjust bus route 12 due to a water main repairs.
Route: 12 – South Boulevard
Where: South Boulevard at Westinghouse Boulevard; South Boulevard at Sharon Road West.
When: Until further notice.

December 13, 2024

Restriping Work Paused at Woodlawn Park and Ride

Due to weather, the restriping work at the Woodlawn Park and Ride is paused and the station is open.

December 11, 2024

Sidewalk at Sharon Road West Station Reopen

The section of sidewalk around the elevator along the north end of the station at Sharon Road West has reopened after being closed for repairs.

December 11, 2024

CATS Announces the Holiday Bus Returns

The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) is announcing the return of the Holiday Bus! This CATS bus is adorned in a winter-themed bus wrap and it provides free rides around the Charlotte region. The bus is placed on random routes throughout December, and if you see it on your route – your trip is free!

December 06, 2024
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News & Topics

CATS Announces Christmas and New Year’s Day Service Schedules

The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) is announcing the holiday office schedule and service impacts for Christmas and New Year’s Day.

December 19, 2024

Real-time Service Outage

Real-time bus arrivals in the CATS-Pass app and Travel Tools on ridetransit.org will not be available between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 17, due to system maintenance.

December 17, 2024

Temporary CATS Bus Detour – Charlotte Water Main Repairs

The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) will temporarily adjust bus route 12 due to a water main repairs.
Route: 12 – South Boulevard
Where: South Boulevard at Westinghouse Boulevard; South Boulevard at Sharon Road West.
When: Until further notice.

December 13, 2024

Restriping Work Paused at Woodlawn Park and Ride

Due to weather, the restriping work at the Woodlawn Park and Ride is paused and the station is open.

December 11, 2024

Sidewalk at Sharon Road West Station Reopen

The section of sidewalk around the elevator along the north end of the station at Sharon Road West has reopened after being closed for repairs.

December 11, 2024

CATS Announces the Holiday Bus Returns

The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) is announcing the return of the Holiday Bus! This CATS bus is adorned in a winter-themed bus wrap and it provides free rides around the Charlotte region. The bus is placed on random routes throughout December, and if you see it on your route – your trip is free!

December 06, 2024
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