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Event calendar

CanceledMetropolitan Transit Commission (MTC) July Meeting

July 23, 2025

CanceledPublic Transit Advisory Committee (PTAC) August Meeting

August 13, 2025

CanceledMetropolitan Transit Commission (MTC) August Meeting

August 27, 2025

Public Transit Advisory Committee (PTAC)

September 10, 2025

Metropolitan Transit Commission (MTC)

September 17, 2025

Transit Equity Day

February 04, 2026

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News & Topics

CATS Blue Line Service Alert

The Blue Line light rail will undergo maintenance beginning at the start of service tomorrow, Saturday, July 12. The Blue Line will single track during this time and five stations will be impacted while work is ongoing.

July 11, 2025

Temporary CATS Bus Detour – SkyShow 2025

The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) will temporarily adjust the following routes due to road closures for the SkyShow fireworks display in Uptown after the Charlotte Knights baseball game on Thursday, July 3.

July 02, 2025

Relaunch Vanpool Service in Partnership with Commute with Enterprise

Residents and commuters in the greater Charlotte area now
have an enhanced, convenient and cost-effective transportation option with the relaunch of the Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) vanpool program.

July 01, 2025

Village Rider and Davidson Shuttle Routes to Transition to CATS Micro

The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) will retire the North Mecklenburg Village Rider (routes 97, 98 and 99) and the Davidson Shuttle (route 290) services effective July 7, 2025.

July 01, 2025

Temporary CATS Bus Detour - FIFA World Cup June 28 and June 30

The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) will temporarily adjust the following routes due to road closures for the FIFA World Cup SL Benfica vs Chelsea FC match and the FC Internazionale Milano vs Fluminense FC match.

June 27, 2025

CATS Independence Day Service Schedule

CATS is announcing that all bus, rail and paratransit services will operate on a Saturday schedule on Friday, July 4, in observance of Independence Day.

June 27, 2025

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News & Topics

CATS Blue Line Service Alert

The Blue Line light rail will undergo maintenance beginning at the start of service tomorrow, Saturday, July 12. The Blue Line will single track during this time and five stations will be impacted while work is ongoing.

July 11, 2025

Temporary CATS Bus Detour – SkyShow 2025

The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) will temporarily adjust the following routes due to road closures for the SkyShow fireworks display in Uptown after the Charlotte Knights baseball game on Thursday, July 3.

July 02, 2025

Relaunch Vanpool Service in Partnership with Commute with Enterprise

Residents and commuters in the greater Charlotte area now
have an enhanced, convenient and cost-effective transportation option with the relaunch of the Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) vanpool program.

July 01, 2025

Village Rider and Davidson Shuttle Routes to Transition to CATS Micro

The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) will retire the North Mecklenburg Village Rider (routes 97, 98 and 99) and the Davidson Shuttle (route 290) services effective July 7, 2025.

July 01, 2025

Temporary CATS Bus Detour - FIFA World Cup June 28 and June 30

The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) will temporarily adjust the following routes due to road closures for the FIFA World Cup SL Benfica vs Chelsea FC match and the FC Internazionale Milano vs Fluminense FC match.

June 27, 2025

CATS Independence Day Service Schedule

CATS is announcing that all bus, rail and paratransit services will operate on a Saturday schedule on Friday, July 4, in observance of Independence Day.

June 27, 2025

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Attention Riders: Blue Line Service Alert

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Bus

Rail

STS

Fares

Transit System Plan

Micro

Upcoming service change

Park & Ride restriping

Go getters wanted

News and updates

Event calendar

CanceledMetropolitan Transit Commission (MTC) July Meeting

CanceledPublic Transit Advisory Committee (PTAC) August Meeting

CanceledMetropolitan Transit Commission (MTC) August Meeting

Public Transit Advisory Committee (PTAC)

Metropolitan Transit Commission (MTC)

Transit Equity Day

News & Topics

CATS Blue Line Service Alert

The Blue Line light rail will undergo maintenance beginning at the start of service tomorrow, Saturday, July 12. The Blue Line will single track during this time and five stations will be impacted while work is ongoing.

Temporary CATS Bus Detour – SkyShow 2025

The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) will temporarily adjust the following routes due to road closures for the SkyShow fireworks display in Uptown after the Charlotte Knights baseball game on Thursday, July 3.

Relaunch Vanpool Service in Partnership with Commute with Enterprise

Residents and commuters in the greater Charlotte area nowhave an enhanced, convenient and cost-effective transportation option with the relaunch of the Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) vanpool program.

Village Rider and Davidson Shuttle Routes to Transition to CATS Micro

The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) will retire the North Mecklenburg Village Rider (routes 97, 98 and 99) and the Davidson Shuttle (route 290) services effective July 7, 2025.

Temporary CATS Bus Detour - FIFA World Cup June 28 and June 30

The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) will temporarily adjust the following routes due to road closures for the FIFA World Cup SL Benfica vs Chelsea FC match and the FC Internazionale Milano vs Fluminense FC match.

CATS Independence Day Service Schedule

CATS is announcing that all bus, rail and paratransit services will operate on a Saturday schedule on Friday, July 4, in observance of Independence Day.

News & Topics

CATS Blue Line Service Alert

The Blue Line light rail will undergo maintenance beginning at the start of service tomorrow, Saturday, July 12. The Blue Line will single track during this time and five stations will be impacted while work is ongoing.

Temporary CATS Bus Detour – SkyShow 2025

The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) will temporarily adjust the following routes due to road closures for the SkyShow fireworks display in Uptown after the Charlotte Knights baseball game on Thursday, July 3.

Relaunch Vanpool Service in Partnership with Commute with Enterprise

Residents and commuters in the greater Charlotte area nowhave an enhanced, convenient and cost-effective transportation option with the relaunch of the Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) vanpool program.

Village Rider and Davidson Shuttle Routes to Transition to CATS Micro

The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) will retire the North Mecklenburg Village Rider (routes 97, 98 and 99) and the Davidson Shuttle (route 290) services effective July 7, 2025.

Temporary CATS Bus Detour - FIFA World Cup June 28 and June 30

The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) will temporarily adjust the following routes due to road closures for the FIFA World Cup SL Benfica vs Chelsea FC match and the FC Internazionale Milano vs Fluminense FC match.

CATS Independence Day Service Schedule

CATS is announcing that all bus, rail and paratransit services will operate on a Saturday schedule on Friday, July 4, in observance of Independence Day.

Residents and commuters in the greater Charlotte area now
have an enhanced, convenient and cost-effective transportation option with the relaunch of the Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) vanpool program.

Residents and commuters in the greater Charlotte area now
have an enhanced, convenient and cost-effective transportation option with the relaunch of the Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) vanpool program.