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MTC Special Meeting Notice

December 03, 2025

CanceledPublic Transit Advisory Committee (PTAC)

December 10, 2025

CanceledMetropolitan Transit Commission December Meeting (MTC)

December 24, 2025

Transit Equity Day

February 04, 2026

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News & Topics

Detour due to ACC Football Championship Fan Fest

CATS) will temporarily adjust the following express routes due to road closures for the ACC Football Championship Fan Fest.

December 01, 2025

CATS to Perform Preventative Maintenance on Blue and Gold Line Service

CATS will suspend Blue Line and Gold Line services for preventative maintenance Saturday, Dec. 13 and Sunday, Dec. 14.

December 01, 2025

Closing of Parking Lot A at I-485 Station

Beginning Monday, Dec. 1, 2025, parking lot A at I-485 Station will be closed for restriping. The parking deck will be available for use during this time.

November 25, 2025

West Side of Rail Trail to Reopen near New Bern Station

The west side of the Rail Trail in the area between New Bern Station and Poindexter Drive will reopen Wednesday, Nov. 26.

November 25, 2025

Upcoming CATS Detours

CATS will temporarily adjust Gold Line service and bus routes due to road closures for upcoming events.

November 21, 2025

CATS Announces Thanksgiving Holiday Service

The CATS Call Center, Lost and Found, Pass Sales and Information offices will be closed Thursday, Nov. 27, in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday.

November 20, 2025

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News & Topics

Detour due to ACC Football Championship Fan Fest

CATS) will temporarily adjust the following express routes due to road closures for the ACC Football Championship Fan Fest.

December 01, 2025

CATS to Perform Preventative Maintenance on Blue and Gold Line Service

CATS will suspend Blue Line and Gold Line services for preventative maintenance Saturday, Dec. 13 and Sunday, Dec. 14.

December 01, 2025

Closing of Parking Lot A at I-485 Station

Beginning Monday, Dec. 1, 2025, parking lot A at I-485 Station will be closed for restriping. The parking deck will be available for use during this time.

November 25, 2025

West Side of Rail Trail to Reopen near New Bern Station

The west side of the Rail Trail in the area between New Bern Station and Poindexter Drive will reopen Wednesday, Nov. 26.

November 25, 2025

Upcoming CATS Detours

CATS will temporarily adjust Gold Line service and bus routes due to road closures for upcoming events.

November 21, 2025

CATS Announces Thanksgiving Holiday Service

The CATS Call Center, Lost and Found, Pass Sales and Information offices will be closed Thursday, Nov. 27, in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday.

November 20, 2025

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CATS Rail Shutdown: December 13 & 14

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Bus

Rail

STS

Fares

Transit System Plan

Micro

Go getters wanted

News and updates

Upcoming service change

Rail Trail Closure

Event calendar

MTC Special Meeting Notice

CanceledPublic Transit Advisory Committee (PTAC)

CanceledMetropolitan Transit Commission December Meeting (MTC)

Transit Equity Day

News & Topics

Detour due to ACC Football Championship Fan Fest

CATS) will temporarily adjust the following express routes due to road closures for the ACC Football Championship Fan Fest.

CATS to Perform Preventative Maintenance on Blue and Gold Line Service

CATS will suspend Blue Line and Gold Line services for preventative maintenance Saturday, Dec. 13 and Sunday, Dec. 14.

Closing of Parking Lot A at I-485 Station

Beginning Monday, Dec. 1, 2025, parking lot A at I-485 Station will be closed for restriping. The parking deck will be available for use during this time.

West Side of Rail Trail to Reopen near New Bern Station

The west side of the Rail Trail in the area between New Bern Station and Poindexter Drive will reopen Wednesday, Nov. 26.

Upcoming CATS Detours

CATS will temporarily adjust Gold Line service and bus routes due to road closures for upcoming events.

CATS Announces Thanksgiving Holiday Service

The CATS Call Center, Lost and Found, Pass Sales and Information offices will be closed Thursday, Nov. 27, in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday.

News & Topics

Detour due to ACC Football Championship Fan Fest

CATS) will temporarily adjust the following express routes due to road closures for the ACC Football Championship Fan Fest.

CATS to Perform Preventative Maintenance on Blue and Gold Line Service

CATS will suspend Blue Line and Gold Line services for preventative maintenance Saturday, Dec. 13 and Sunday, Dec. 14.

Closing of Parking Lot A at I-485 Station

Beginning Monday, Dec. 1, 2025, parking lot A at I-485 Station will be closed for restriping. The parking deck will be available for use during this time.

West Side of Rail Trail to Reopen near New Bern Station

The west side of the Rail Trail in the area between New Bern Station and Poindexter Drive will reopen Wednesday, Nov. 26.

Upcoming CATS Detours

CATS will temporarily adjust Gold Line service and bus routes due to road closures for upcoming events.

CATS Announces Thanksgiving Holiday Service

The CATS Call Center, Lost and Found, Pass Sales and Information offices will be closed Thursday, Nov. 27, in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday.