2030 Plan

The Transit Corridor System Plan

In 1998, after an extensive public involvement process and thoughtful consideration, the citizens of Mecklenburg County approved the half-cent local sales and use tax to support the vision as outlined in the 2025 Integrated Transit/Land Use Plan. This plan serves as a vision, focusing growth along five transportation corridors, linking our area's key centers of economic activity.

The Plan at a Glance:

Once completed, this plan will encompass:

Commuter Rail Icon  25 miles of commuter rail

Light Rail Icon  19 miles of light rail

Streetcar Icon  16 miles of streetcar

Commuter Rail Icon  Expanded network of buses

Lynx System Map

LYNX Blue Line Extension

Currently under construction, the LYNX Blue Line Extension will run from 7th Street in Center City to the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. This project will provide a consistent commute along congested I-85/US 29 corridor and improve transit service to regional employment, entertainment, cultural and retail destinations, including Center City Charlotte, professional sports and entertainment facilities, the Charlotte Convention Center, the NASCAR Hall of Fame, and link UNC Charlotte's University City and Uptown campuses.

Lynx System Map

LYNX BLE Destinations

LYNX BLE Community Investment

LYNX CityLynx Gold Line

Connecting east and west Charlotte with destinations throughout Uptown, the streetcar line will bring Center City together like never before. The alignment will serve as a critical economic development tool to focus growth along key corridors and linking neighborhoods to community destinations, such as entertainment, educational institutions and employment opportunities. Upon completion the CityLYNX Gold Line will also connect with all current and future rapid transit lines including the LYNX Blue Line, Red Line, Sliver Line and the West Corridor.

Reminiscent of Charlotte's trolley lines in the early 20th century, the CityLYNX Gold Line will provide a modern, emission-free, high-capacity transportation alternative.

The construction of the Streetcar Starter Project is currently underway. This 1.5 mile service from Center City will serve CPCC, Novant Hospital and over 2,000 small businesses near the line. Phase 1 will have six stops, including a connection to the LYNX Blue Line. Completion is scheduled for 2015.

Phase 2 will extend the project from the Charlotte Transportation Center west to French Street beyond Johnson C. Smith University and east from Novant Hospital to Sunnyside Ave. Construction of phase 2 is planned for 2016 with an anticipated service start date of 2019.

CityLYNX line map

CityLYNX destinations

CityLYNX Community Investment

LYNX Red Line

From bustling Center City to the beautiful Lake Norman area to roaring Race City, USA, the LYNX Red Line will provide passengers with commuter rail service between Charlotte and Mooresville. The LYNX Red Line will connect the towns of Davidson, Cornelius and Huntersville to Center City Charlotte at the proposed multimodal station, Charlotte Gateway Station.

LYNX Red line map

LYNX Red line destinations

LYNX Red line Community Investment

LYNX Blue Line

The Charlotte region entered a new era in public transportation in 2007 with the opening of the LYNX Blue Line. The LYNX Blue averages over 15,000 rides each weekday and has been recognized nationwide for its success. It's been named one of the safest new-start light rail systems in the United States, with only one preventable accident since the service started.

The Blue Line offers fast, quiet, convenient light-rail service between Uptown Charlotte and I-485 at South Boulevard. With service every 10 minutes during rush hour, the LYNX Blue Line provides a 20 minute congestion-free commute. Dozens of bus routes are timed to connect with trains at the Blue Line stations, making it easy to get to where you need to be.

The LYNX Blue Line has helped to invigorate businesses and residential areas along South Boulevard. In addition to attracting riders Charlotte's South End has generated over $1.15 billion in actual and proposed corridor development through 2012. Other City of Charlotte investments in the area include road, sidewalk, storm drainage, and beautification improvements along South Boulevard, Old Pineville Road and adjacent neighborhoods.

LYNX Blue Line Community Investment

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