CATS Hours for Good Friday Published on April 14, 2025 Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) is announcing that the CATS Call Center, Lost and Found, Pass Sales and Information Office at the Charlotte Transportation Center will be open on Friday, April 18 with modified hours for Good Friday. Tagged as: , Public Notices
Celebrate Earth Day with CATS Published on April 11, 2025 Go green and celebrate Earth Day with CATS! To reward existing riders, inspire new riders and encourage a cleaner environment, all modes of public transportation will operate fare free on Earth Day, April 22. Sustainability is part of CATS’ strategic vision every day, making Earth Day an important time for us to celebrate with the greater Charlotte community Tagged as: , Public Notices
Rail Service Suspended for Regular Preventative Maintenance Published on April 09, 2025 CATS will suspend Blue and Gold Line services for preventative maintenance from 2 a.m. on Saturday, April 26 to 4 a.m. on Monday, April 28. Services will resume at 5 a.m. on April 28.During this period, bus bridges will replace rail service. Information boards at stations will direct riders to bus bridge stops, which will be marked with Connector signs. Tagged as: , Announcements
Restriping of Woodlawn Park and Ride Extended to April 18 Published on April 08, 2025 The Woodlawn Park and Ride, located along the Blue Line at 4756 Old Pineville Road, will be restriped beginning Tuesday, April 8. The Park and Ride will be partially reopened on April 15 Tagged as: , Announcements
The 5th Annual Transit Pass Design Contest Published on April 07, 2025 The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) launches its fifth annual Transit Pass Design Contest, asking North and South Carolina residents to submit original artwork related to the theme: 50 Years of Moving People Forward! Three winners will be selected to have their artwork printed on Local, Express and Express Plus bus passes for the 2026 calendar year. Tagged as: , Announcements
Bus Detour – Come See Me Festival in Rock Hill Published on April 03, 2025 The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) will temporarily adjust the following route due to street closures during the Come See Me Festival in Rock Hill, SC. Access to the White Street Park and Ride is blocked off, but riders can access the 82x bus on Dave Lyle Boulevard and White Street near the Park and Ride. Tagged as: , Public Notices
Special Discounted pass for Lovin’ Life Music Fest Published on April 01, 2025 Now through May 1, customers can purchase a 3-Day Unlimited Pass for $12.00. From May 2 to May 3, the unlimited pass can be purchased for $15.00. If purchasing tickets on or after May 3, festival attendees are encouraged to purchase a Day pass at a regular price of $6.60. Tagged as: , Announcements
CATS Transit System Plan: Survey Extended to April 11 Published on March 28, 2025 We want to hear from you! Help us shape the future of transit in our region by taking the Transit System Plan survey, now open through April 11. The Transit System Plan will develop recommendations for a financially constrained program of bus and rail expansion within the CATS service area. We are seeking feedback from the community to ensure the plan reflects your needs and priorities. Tagged as: , Announcements
CATS Operators to Compete in Annual Bus Roadeo Published on March 26, 2025 The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) will hold its annual Bus Roadeo competition at the Charlotte Vehicle Operations Center (CVOC) on Saturday, March 29 at 8 a.m. CVOC is located at 2725 Beam Road in Charlotte. CATS has a longstanding tradition hosting bus roadeos, with the first for the organization held in 1981. Tagged as: , Media Releases
2025 St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Festival CATS Bus Detour Published on March 13, 2025 The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) will temporarily adjust the following routes and the Gold Line due to road closures for the St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Festival in Uptown on Saturday, March 15. Tagged as: , Announcements