LYNX Silver Line

What is the LYNX Silver Line?

The LYNX Silver Line is a proposed 29-mile, 29 station light rail alignment, also called a Locally Preferred Alternative (LPA), from the City of Belmont in Gaston County, through Center City Charlotte and the Town of Matthews, into Union County. Key connections include:

LYNX Silver Line Project Status

In January 2020, CATS began refining the LYNX Silver Line LPA to maximize benefits and minimize risks. CATS considered many factors during the refinement process, including:

In April 2021, CATS' policy board, the Metropolitan Transit Commission (MTC), approved a refined LPA. Staff continues to move the project forward into more detailed design and environmental review. In October and November 2021, CATS presented proposed refinements to the April 2021 LPA and a proposed phasing strategy for construction of the LYNX Silver Line. The public comment period closed on November 28, 2021. CATS is analyzing public comments and will seek adoption from MTC in January 2022. To view information about the proposed refinements and proposed phasing strategy, visit the Fall 2021 Online Open House.

Public Engagement

CATS has conducted extensive public engagement, including online open houses, live virtual public meetings, neighborhood meetings, and surveys. To view previous project materials and watch meeting recordings, click on the Silver Line Project Library.

Related Efforts

Charlotte Planning, Design + Development partnered with CATS and other municipalities along the LYNX Silver Line corridor to develop station area plans which prioritize connected neighborhoods with a mix of uses that are consistent with local goals and policies. Visit the Transit Oriented Development (TOD) Studypage to learn more.

Online Open House

View information about the proposed refinements and proposed phasing strategy here:

• LYNX Silver Line Open House