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Learn about CATS Micro, an on-demand, shared-ride transit option.

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Event Calendar

Summer Travel Training Series

July 23, 2026

Learn the essentials of riding the bus with these hands-on sessions. Select a session from several offered dates.

Metropolitan Public Transportation Authority Board Business Meeting

August 12, 2026

MPTA Meetings can be viewed on the CATS YouTube Page: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCAj3-tuDlI2Ig13VqVq1RjB8QCPngSG0

Visit the MPTA website for more information, agendas, meeting materials, to sign up to speak, and sign up for agenda alerts at https://www.ridempta.com

Public Transit Advisory Committee (PTAC) August Meeting

August 13, 2026

Public Transit Advisory Committee (PTAC) August Meeting.

Public Transit Advisory Committee (PTAC) November Meeting

November 12, 2026

Public Transit Advisory Committee (PTAC) December Meeting

December 10, 2026

Transit Equity Day

February 04, 2027

Honor Transit Equity Day with CATS' Special Initiative.
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News & Topics

Temporary Bus Detours due to Weekend Uptown Events

Due to road closures in Uptown for weekend events, CATS buses will operate on temporary detours from July 17 through 18. Customers should expect additional travel time while buses operate on detour

July 15, 2026

Temporary CATS Scaleybark Station Bus Detour

CATS will temporarily adjust the following bus routes due to a road closure that does not allow buses to serve the Scaleybark Station bus stop.

July 15, 2026

Temporary CATS Bus Detour – Road Construction

CATS will temporarily adjust the following bus routes due to road construction

July 15, 2026

Temporary CATS Bus Detours – South Blvd Road Closure

Due to a road closure near Scaleybark Station, CATS bus routes 2, 12 and 30 will operate on temporary detours from July 13 through Aug. 14.

July 14, 2026

Provide Feedback on Better Bus Service Improvements

Beginning Monday, July 13, The Charlotte Area Transit System is inviting the community to participate in the Better Bus survey

July 13, 2026

STS Service Hours Changing

Beginning July 15, 2026, CATS Special Transportation Service (STS) will begin operating at 4:50 a.m.

July 02, 2026
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News & Topics

Temporary Bus Detours due to Weekend Uptown Events

Due to road closures in Uptown for weekend events, CATS buses will operate on temporary detours from July 17 through 18. Customers should expect additional travel time while buses operate on detour

July 15, 2026

Temporary CATS Scaleybark Station Bus Detour

CATS will temporarily adjust the following bus routes due to a road closure that does not allow buses to serve the Scaleybark Station bus stop.

July 15, 2026

Temporary CATS Bus Detour – Road Construction

CATS will temporarily adjust the following bus routes due to road construction

July 15, 2026

Temporary CATS Bus Detours – South Blvd Road Closure

Due to a road closure near Scaleybark Station, CATS bus routes 2, 12 and 30 will operate on temporary detours from July 13 through Aug. 14.

July 14, 2026

Provide Feedback on Better Bus Service Improvements

Beginning Monday, July 13, The Charlotte Area Transit System is inviting the community to participate in the Better Bus survey

July 13, 2026

STS Service Hours Changing

Beginning July 15, 2026, CATS Special Transportation Service (STS) will begin operating at 4:50 a.m.

July 02, 2026
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