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CATS to Restripe Archdale Park and Ride

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

Bus Detour due to Charlotte Water Main Installment

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

Detour due to Bay X Shelter at CTC

CATS will temporarily close the Bay X bus stop outside of the CTC due to a demolition.

Tyvola Park and Ride closed for Maintenance

The Tyvola Park and Ride will be closed for maintenance beginning Thursday, Nov. 21, 2024.

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Upcoming Better Bus Community Events

November 21, 2024

Metropolitan Transit Commission (MTC)

December 25, 2024

Pop-up Meetings for Gold Line Extension

November 21, 2024

Locally Coordinated Plan Public Outreach

November 22, 2024

Transit Services Advisory Committee (TSAC)

December 12, 2024

Citizen Transit Advisory Group (CTAG)

December 17, 2024

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Tyvola Park and Ride closed for Maintenance

The Tyvola Park and Ride, located along the Blue Line at 5703 Old Pineville Road, will be closed for maintenance beginning Thursday, Nov. 21. The Park and Ride will be closed until the work is completed.

November 20, 2024

CATS Announces Thanksgiving Service

CATS is announcing the CATS Call Center, Lost and Found, Pass Sales and Information offices will be closed Thursday, Nov. 28 and Friday, Nov. 29, in observance of Thanksgiving.

November 19, 2024

CATS Detour for Bay X Shelter at Charlotte Transportation Center

The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) will temporarily close the Bay X bus stop outside of the Charlotte Transportation Center (CTC) due to a demolition of the existing bus shelter at that stop.

November 18, 2024

Temporary CATS Bus Detour – Charlotte Water Main Installment

The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) will temporarily adjust bus route 1 due to a water main installment on Hovis Road.
Route: 1
Where: Hovis Road between Rozzelles Ferry Road and Brookshire Boulevard
When: Tuesday, Nov. 12 at 9 a.m. through Monday, Jan. 6, 2025.

November 13, 2024

CATS Announces Meetings for Better Bus

As a continuation of the community engagement earlier this year, the Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) is hosting several meetings and events throughout the Charlotte region through November and December. Better Bus is an initiative aimed at enhancing the public transit experience for riders across Mecklenburg County.

November 12, 2024

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

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Tyvola Park and Ride closed for Maintenance

The Tyvola Park and Ride, located along the Blue Line at 5703 Old Pineville Road, will be closed for maintenance beginning Thursday, Nov. 21. The Park and Ride will be closed until the work is completed.

November 20, 2024

CATS Announces Thanksgiving Service

CATS is announcing the CATS Call Center, Lost and Found, Pass Sales and Information offices will be closed Thursday, Nov. 28 and Friday, Nov. 29, in observance of Thanksgiving.

November 19, 2024

CATS Detour for Bay X Shelter at Charlotte Transportation Center

The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) will temporarily close the Bay X bus stop outside of the Charlotte Transportation Center (CTC) due to a demolition of the existing bus shelter at that stop.

November 18, 2024

Temporary CATS Bus Detour – Charlotte Water Main Installment

The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) will temporarily adjust bus route 1 due to a water main installment on Hovis Road.
Route: 1
Where: Hovis Road between Rozzelles Ferry Road and Brookshire Boulevard
When: Tuesday, Nov. 12 at 9 a.m. through Monday, Jan. 6, 2025.

November 13, 2024

CATS Announces Meetings for Better Bus

As a continuation of the community engagement earlier this year, the Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) is hosting several meetings and events throughout the Charlotte region through November and December. Better Bus is an initiative aimed at enhancing the public transit experience for riders across Mecklenburg County.

November 12, 2024

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

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

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

CATS will temporarily close the Bay X bus stop outside of the CTC due to a demolition.

The Tyvola Park and Ride will be closed for maintenance beginning Thursday, Nov. 21, 2024.

Event calendar

Upcoming Better Bus Community Events

Metropolitan Transit Commission (MTC)

Pop-up Meetings for Gold Line Extension

Locally Coordinated Plan Public Outreach

Transit Services Advisory Committee (TSAC)

Citizen Transit Advisory Group (CTAG)

News & Topics

Tyvola Park and Ride closed for Maintenance

The Tyvola Park and Ride, located along the Blue Line at 5703 Old Pineville Road, will be closed for maintenance beginning Thursday, Nov. 21. The Park and Ride will be closed until the work is completed.

CATS Announces Thanksgiving Service

CATS is announcing the CATS Call Center, Lost and Found, Pass Sales and Information offices will be closed Thursday, Nov. 28 and Friday, Nov. 29, in observance of Thanksgiving.

CATS Detour for Bay X Shelter at Charlotte Transportation Center

The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) will temporarily close the Bay X bus stop outside of the Charlotte Transportation Center (CTC) due to a demolition of the existing bus shelter at that stop.

Temporary CATS Bus Detour – Charlotte Water Main Installment

The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) will temporarily adjust bus route 1 due to a water main installment on Hovis Road.Route: 1Where: Hovis Road between Rozzelles Ferry Road and Brookshire BoulevardWhen: Tuesday, Nov. 12 at 9 a.m. through Monday, Jan. 6, 2025.

CATS Announces Meetings for Better Bus

2024 Veterans Day Parade Gold Line Service Impacts

News & Topics

Tyvola Park and Ride closed for Maintenance

The Tyvola Park and Ride, located along the Blue Line at 5703 Old Pineville Road, will be closed for maintenance beginning Thursday, Nov. 21. The Park and Ride will be closed until the work is completed.

CATS Announces Thanksgiving Service

CATS is announcing the CATS Call Center, Lost and Found, Pass Sales and Information offices will be closed Thursday, Nov. 28 and Friday, Nov. 29, in observance of Thanksgiving.

CATS Detour for Bay X Shelter at Charlotte Transportation Center

The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) will temporarily close the Bay X bus stop outside of the Charlotte Transportation Center (CTC) due to a demolition of the existing bus shelter at that stop.

Temporary CATS Bus Detour – Charlotte Water Main Installment

The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) will temporarily adjust bus route 1 due to a water main installment on Hovis Road.Route: 1Where: Hovis Road between Rozzelles Ferry Road and Brookshire BoulevardWhen: Tuesday, Nov. 12 at 9 a.m. through Monday, Jan. 6, 2025.

CATS Announces Meetings for Better Bus

2024 Veterans Day Parade Gold Line Service Impacts

The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) will temporarily adjust bus route 1 due to a water main installment on Hovis Road.
Route: 1
Where: Hovis Road between Rozzelles Ferry Road and Brookshire Boulevard
When: Tuesday, Nov. 12 at 9 a.m. through Monday, Jan. 6, 2025.

The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) will temporarily adjust bus route 1 due to a water main installment on Hovis Road.
Route: 1
Where: Hovis Road between Rozzelles Ferry Road and Brookshire Boulevard
When: Tuesday, Nov. 12 at 9 a.m. through Monday, Jan. 6, 2025.