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Microtransit, Route Conversion and Discontinuation

CATS will host public meetings about its microtransit service and the propose route changes.

CATS Bus Detour For 2024 Dukes Mayo Classic

Road closures due to the Dukes Mayo Classic football game this Saturday, Sept. 7.

Red Line Public Meetings

CATS will host public meetings on the updated design of the Red Line Commuter Rail.

Event calendar

Transit Services Advisory Committee (TSAC)

September 12, 2024

Citizen Transit Advisory Group (CTAG)

September 17, 2024

Metropolitan Transit Commission (MTC)

September 25, 2024

Public Meetings for Red Line Commuter Rail

September 30, 2024

WelcomeCLT Series

November 12, 2024

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News & Topics

CATS Hosts Public Meetings - Red Line Commuter Rail

The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) will host public meetings on the updated design of the Red Line Commuter Rail. The Red Line is a 25-mile commuter rail project to connect the downtowns of Charlotte, Huntersville, Cornelius and Davidson, potentially extending into Mt. Mourne in Mooresville.

September 11, 2024

CATS Bus Detour Due To Dukes Mayo Classic 2024

CATS will temporarily adjust the following routes due to road closures for the Dukes Mayo Classic football game this Saturday, Sept. 7, at Bank of America Stadium.

September 05, 2024

Bus Detour Due To Around the Crown 10k

The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) will temporarily adjust bus routes in Uptown due to the Around the Crown 10k event this weekend.

August 30, 2024

Bus Detour Due To Labor Day Parade 2024

The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) will temporarily adjust the following routes and the Gold Line due to road closures for the Labor Day Parade in Uptown on Monday, Sept. 2.

August 30, 2024

Bus Detour Due To Matthews Alive Festival 2024 Detour

The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) will temporarily adjust the following routes due to road closures for the Matthews Alive Festival this weekend.

August 30, 2024

Rail Apprentice Spotlight: Ja’Kiya Brown, A Trailblazer

A Salisbury native stepped into the team of the first four rail apprentices. As our youngest apprentice, 21-year-old Ja’Kiya Brown enters the fray of Charlotte Area Transit System and is ecstatic to tackle challenges that will come her way.

August 30, 2024

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News & Topics

CATS Hosts Public Meetings - Red Line Commuter Rail

The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) will host public meetings on the updated design of the Red Line Commuter Rail. The Red Line is a 25-mile commuter rail project to connect the downtowns of Charlotte, Huntersville, Cornelius and Davidson, potentially extending into Mt. Mourne in Mooresville.

September 11, 2024

CATS Bus Detour Due To Dukes Mayo Classic 2024

CATS will temporarily adjust the following routes due to road closures for the Dukes Mayo Classic football game this Saturday, Sept. 7, at Bank of America Stadium.

September 05, 2024

Bus Detour Due To Around the Crown 10k

The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) will temporarily adjust bus routes in Uptown due to the Around the Crown 10k event this weekend.

August 30, 2024

Bus Detour Due To Labor Day Parade 2024

The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) will temporarily adjust the following routes and the Gold Line due to road closures for the Labor Day Parade in Uptown on Monday, Sept. 2.

August 30, 2024

Bus Detour Due To Matthews Alive Festival 2024 Detour

The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) will temporarily adjust the following routes due to road closures for the Matthews Alive Festival this weekend.

August 30, 2024

Rail Apprentice Spotlight: Ja’Kiya Brown, A Trailblazer

A Salisbury native stepped into the team of the first four rail apprentices. As our youngest apprentice, 21-year-old Ja’Kiya Brown enters the fray of Charlotte Area Transit System and is ecstatic to tackle challenges that will come her way.

August 30, 2024

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Join CATS

We’re looking for incredible people to join our team and want to build a career with CATS.

CATS will host public meetings about its microtransit service and the propose route changes.

Road closures due to the Dukes Mayo Classic football game this Saturday, Sept. 7.

CATS will host public meetings on the updated design of the Red Line Commuter Rail.

Event calendar

Transit Services Advisory Committee (TSAC)

Citizen Transit Advisory Group (CTAG)

Metropolitan Transit Commission (MTC)

Public Meetings for Red Line Commuter Rail

WelcomeCLT Series

News & Topics

CATS Hosts Public Meetings - Red Line Commuter Rail

The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) will host public meetings on the updated design of the Red Line Commuter Rail. The Red Line is a 25-mile commuter rail project to connect the downtowns of Charlotte, Huntersville, Cornelius and Davidson, potentially extending into Mt. Mourne in Mooresville.

CATS Bus Detour Due To Dukes Mayo Classic 2024

CATS will temporarily adjust the following routes due to road closures for the Dukes Mayo Classic football game this Saturday, Sept. 7, at Bank of America Stadium.

Bus Detour Due To Around the Crown 10k

The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) will temporarily adjust bus routes in Uptown due to the Around the Crown 10k event this weekend.

Bus Detour Due To Labor Day Parade 2024

The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) will temporarily adjust the following routes and the Gold Line due to road closures for the Labor Day Parade in Uptown on Monday, Sept. 2.

Bus Detour Due To Matthews Alive Festival 2024 Detour

The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) will temporarily adjust the following routes due to road closures for the Matthews Alive Festival this weekend.

Rail Apprentice Spotlight: Ja’Kiya Brown, A Trailblazer

A Salisbury native stepped into the team of the first four rail apprentices. As our youngest apprentice, 21-year-old Ja’Kiya Brown enters the fray of Charlotte Area Transit System and is ecstatic to tackle challenges that will come her way.

News & Topics

CATS Hosts Public Meetings - Red Line Commuter Rail

The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) will host public meetings on the updated design of the Red Line Commuter Rail. The Red Line is a 25-mile commuter rail project to connect the downtowns of Charlotte, Huntersville, Cornelius and Davidson, potentially extending into Mt. Mourne in Mooresville.

CATS Bus Detour Due To Dukes Mayo Classic 2024

CATS will temporarily adjust the following routes due to road closures for the Dukes Mayo Classic football game this Saturday, Sept. 7, at Bank of America Stadium.

Bus Detour Due To Around the Crown 10k

The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) will temporarily adjust bus routes in Uptown due to the Around the Crown 10k event this weekend.

Bus Detour Due To Labor Day Parade 2024

The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) will temporarily adjust the following routes and the Gold Line due to road closures for the Labor Day Parade in Uptown on Monday, Sept. 2.

Bus Detour Due To Matthews Alive Festival 2024 Detour

The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) will temporarily adjust the following routes due to road closures for the Matthews Alive Festival this weekend.

Rail Apprentice Spotlight: Ja’Kiya Brown, A Trailblazer

A Salisbury native stepped into the team of the first four rail apprentices. As our youngest apprentice, 21-year-old Ja’Kiya Brown enters the fray of Charlotte Area Transit System and is ecstatic to tackle challenges that will come her way.