Projects & Transit Planning

CATS is conducting a study to identify future service opportunities and transit projects for bus rapid transit (BRT) in Charlotte's North Corridor. The corridor includes the Towns of Cornelius, Huntersville, Davidson in Mecklenburg County and Mooresville in Iredell County.

Throughout 2021, CATS and its consultant team will utilize existing data to determine the following:

Enhancements to current MetroRAPID BRT service
Identify capital projects that complement the service

After completion of the study, potential enhancements may include:

Implementation of all-day service (including nights and weekends)
New CATS park and ride locations
New I-77 Express Lane Direct Connects
Integrated BRT stations into mixed use developments

CATS held a Virtual Community Meeting on Tuesday, March 23 to kick-off the study.

Click to view a recording of the WebEx presentation.

CATS is conducting a study to identify future service opportunities and transit projects for bus rapid transit (BRT) in Charlotte's North Corridor along I-77. The corridor includes North Charlotte, the Towns of Cornelius, Huntersville, Davidson in Mecklenburg County, and Mooresville in Iredell County.

Throughout 2021, CATS and its consultant team studied existing data and collaborated with each municipality to identify:

Enhancements to current MetroRAPID BRT service
Capital projects that complement the service

The recommended concepts that emerged from this study were presented in the virtual public meeting on November 18, 2021. The recording of this meeting is available on YouTube.

In early 2022, these recommendations will be presented to the Metropolitan Transit Commission (MTC). In late 2022, CATS will begin the second phase of the study to refine and advance the recommended concepts.

After completion of the study, potential enhancements may include:

Implementation of all-day BRT service (including nights and weekends)
New CATS park and ride locations
New I-77 Express Lane Direct Connects
Integrated BRT stations into mixed use developments and mobility hubs

View the MetroRAPID Fast Facts to learn more.

Vea los datos rápidos de MetroRAPID para obtener más información.

Current MetroRAPID BRT service

Launched in 2020
Provides non-stop bus service from North Mecklenburg County to Uptown Charlotte
Utilizes the I-77 Express Lanes at no additional cost to the rider
There are currently four MetroRAPID routes including: 48X Northcross, 53X Northlake, 63X Huntersville and 77X North Mecklenburg.

The North Corridor's long-term transit vision includes LYNX Red Line commuter rail service. Learn more about the Red Line and the history of transit planning in the North Corridor.

Bus Rapid Transit (BRT)

Bus rapid transit (BRT) is a bus-based transit mode with greater reliability and faster travel-time than a conventional bus route. BRT aims to combine the capacity and speed of rail service with the lower cost and flexibility of bus service.