South End Station

Art mural on the side walk near the rail in south end Since the opening of the Blue Line in 2007, the South End area of Charlotte has experienced exponential growth. New developments, residents and businesses have increased the density of this area, and the need for accessible transit is apparent. What began as a way for pedestrians to safely cross the Blue Line Tracks has evolved into plans for a full-blown light rail station midway between the New Bern and East/West stations. 

The new station will be designed to the same standards as the recently constructed Blue Line Extension (BLE) stations. The project is a result of the partnership between CATS, Center City Partners, and nearby stakeholders, including private developers of residential, retail and office spaces in South End.

Goals for the project are to:  

  • Improve transit access to this rapidly developing area of the South End district. 

  • Provide pedestrians and bicyclists a safe connection across the Blue Line tracks. 

  • Complete the final Rail Trail segment between New Bern and Carson Stations. 

  • Reduce impacts to the Blue Line schedule during station construction when trains must operate on a single track. 

  • Minimize disruptions and noise to local residents and businesses during construction activities. 

  • Increase capacity of the drainage system across the Blue Line tracks. 

Blue line system current and proposed south end Map

 The South End Station will support the goals of the 2030 Long Range Transportation Plan, the 2025 Integrated Transit/Land Use Plan and the 2030 Transit Corridor System Plan. The city is the grant recipient for the Federal Transit Administration funds to design, construct and operate the Blue Line and proposed South End Station project. 

CATS will host public meetings with opportunities to learn about updates for the proposed South End Station on the Blue Line. The future station will be located between East / West Boulevard and New Bern Stations.

Public Meetings

Tuesday, November 12, 2024 from 6 – 7:30 p.m. 
Urban Design Center– Located at Bland Street Station.
1507 Camden Road, Charlotte, NC 28203

Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at noon 
Live viaCATS YouTube

Resources

South End Station Fast Facts(PDF, 32MB)

Contact

We want your feedback as we continue to work on the South End Station project!
Contact us at: southendstation@publicinput.com

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