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Bus Detour due to Charlotte Water Main Installment

CATS will temporarily adjust bus Route 1 due to a water main installment on Hovis Road.

CATS Thanksgiving Service Schedule

The Archdale Park and Ride has reopened after being closed for restriping.

Tyvola Park and Ride Reopen

The Tyvola Park and Ride has reopened today after being closed for maintenance.

Go Getters Wanted

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

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Upcoming Better Bus Community Events

December 03, 2024

Transit Services Advisory Committee (TSAC)

December 12, 2024

CanceledCitizen Transit Advisory Group (CTAG) December Meeting

December 17, 2024

CanceledMetropolitan Transit Commission (MTC) December Meeting

December 25, 2024

WelcomeCLT Series

February 11, 2025

Discover the many tools we have available to plan your trip.

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Tyvola Park and Ride Reopen

The Tyvola Park and Ride, located along the Blue Line at 5703 Old Pineville Road, has reopened today after being closed for maintenance.

November 27, 2024

Detours for Novant Health 2024 Thanksgiving Eve Parade

The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) will temporarily adjust the following routes to accommodate the Novant Health Thanksgiving Eve Parade and set up. Bus stops impacted by the detour will have signage posted with more details.

November 25, 2024

Sugar Creek Station Network Maintenance

The PA system and ticket vending machines at Sugar Creek Station will be inoperable during maintenance Tuesday, Nov. 26 from 10 a.m. to noon.

November 25, 2024

Archdale Park and Ride Reopen

The Archdale Park and Ride, located along the Blue Line at 6230 South Blvd., has reopened after being closed for restriping.

November 21, 2024

Tyvola Park and Ride closed for Maintenance

The Tyvola Park and Ride, located along the Blue Line at 5703 Old Pineville Road, will be closed for maintenance beginning Thursday, Nov. 21. The Park and Ride will be closed until the work is completed.

November 20, 2024

CATS Announces Thanksgiving Service

CATS is announcing the CATS Call Center, Lost and Found, Pass Sales and Information offices will be closed Thursday, Nov. 28 and Friday, Nov. 29, in observance of Thanksgiving.

November 19, 2024

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News & Topics

Tyvola Park and Ride Reopen

The Tyvola Park and Ride, located along the Blue Line at 5703 Old Pineville Road, has reopened today after being closed for maintenance.

November 27, 2024

Detours for Novant Health 2024 Thanksgiving Eve Parade

The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) will temporarily adjust the following routes to accommodate the Novant Health Thanksgiving Eve Parade and set up. Bus stops impacted by the detour will have signage posted with more details.

November 25, 2024

Sugar Creek Station Network Maintenance

The PA system and ticket vending machines at Sugar Creek Station will be inoperable during maintenance Tuesday, Nov. 26 from 10 a.m. to noon.

November 25, 2024

Archdale Park and Ride Reopen

The Archdale Park and Ride, located along the Blue Line at 6230 South Blvd., has reopened after being closed for restriping.

November 21, 2024

Tyvola Park and Ride closed for Maintenance

The Tyvola Park and Ride, located along the Blue Line at 5703 Old Pineville Road, will be closed for maintenance beginning Thursday, Nov. 21. The Park and Ride will be closed until the work is completed.

November 20, 2024

CATS Announces Thanksgiving Service

CATS is announcing the CATS Call Center, Lost and Found, Pass Sales and Information offices will be closed Thursday, Nov. 28 and Friday, Nov. 29, in observance of Thanksgiving.

November 19, 2024

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CATS will temporarily adjust bus Route 1 due to a water main installment on Hovis Road.

The Archdale Park and Ride has reopened after being closed for restriping.

The Tyvola Park and Ride has reopened today after being closed for maintenance.

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

Event calendar

Upcoming Better Bus Community Events

Transit Services Advisory Committee (TSAC)

CanceledCitizen Transit Advisory Group (CTAG) December Meeting

CanceledMetropolitan Transit Commission (MTC) December Meeting

WelcomeCLT Series

News & Topics

Tyvola Park and Ride Reopen

The Tyvola Park and Ride, located along the Blue Line at 5703 Old Pineville Road, has reopened today after being closed for maintenance.

Detours for Novant Health 2024 Thanksgiving Eve Parade

The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) will temporarily adjust the following routes to accommodate the Novant Health Thanksgiving Eve Parade and set up. Bus stops impacted by the detour will have signage posted with more details.

Sugar Creek Station Network Maintenance

The PA system and ticket vending machines at Sugar Creek Station will be inoperable during maintenance Tuesday, Nov. 26 from 10 a.m. to noon.

Archdale Park and Ride Reopen

The Archdale Park and Ride, located along the Blue Line at 6230 South Blvd., has reopened after being closed for restriping.

Tyvola Park and Ride closed for Maintenance

The Tyvola Park and Ride, located along the Blue Line at 5703 Old Pineville Road, will be closed for maintenance beginning Thursday, Nov. 21. The Park and Ride will be closed until the work is completed.

CATS Announces Thanksgiving Service

CATS is announcing the CATS Call Center, Lost and Found, Pass Sales and Information offices will be closed Thursday, Nov. 28 and Friday, Nov. 29, in observance of Thanksgiving.

News & Topics

Tyvola Park and Ride Reopen

The Tyvola Park and Ride, located along the Blue Line at 5703 Old Pineville Road, has reopened today after being closed for maintenance.

Detours for Novant Health 2024 Thanksgiving Eve Parade

The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) will temporarily adjust the following routes to accommodate the Novant Health Thanksgiving Eve Parade and set up. Bus stops impacted by the detour will have signage posted with more details.

Sugar Creek Station Network Maintenance

The PA system and ticket vending machines at Sugar Creek Station will be inoperable during maintenance Tuesday, Nov. 26 from 10 a.m. to noon.

Archdale Park and Ride Reopen

The Archdale Park and Ride, located along the Blue Line at 6230 South Blvd., has reopened after being closed for restriping.

Tyvola Park and Ride closed for Maintenance

The Tyvola Park and Ride, located along the Blue Line at 5703 Old Pineville Road, will be closed for maintenance beginning Thursday, Nov. 21. The Park and Ride will be closed until the work is completed.

CATS Announces Thanksgiving Service

CATS is announcing the CATS Call Center, Lost and Found, Pass Sales and Information offices will be closed Thursday, Nov. 28 and Friday, Nov. 29, in observance of Thanksgiving.