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Event Calendar

Metropolitan Public Transportation Authority Ad Hoc Bylaws Committee

February 17, 2026

For more information, and to view the special meeting notice and agenda, please visit the MPTA website at https://www.ridempta.com

Fare Study Public Meetings

February 18, 2026

CATS is engaging the community to inform, educate, and gather feedback.

Metropolitan Public Transportation Authority (MPTA) Feb. 20 Workshop

February 20, 2026

The Metropolitan Public Transportation Authority (MPTA) February 20 Workshop.

Metropolitan Transit Commission (MTC) February Meeting

February 25, 2026

Metropolitan Transit Commission (MTC) February Meeting.

Metropolitan Public Transportation Authority (MPTA) March Workshop

March 06, 2026

Metropolitan Public Transportation Authority (MPTA) March Workshop

Metropolitan Public Transportation Authority Board Meeting

March 11, 2026

MPTA Meetings can be viewed on the CATS YouTube Page: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCAj3-tuDlI2Ig13VqVq1RjB8QCPngSG0

Visit the MPTA website for more information, agendas, meeting materials, to sign up to speak, and sign up for agenda alerts at https://www.ridempta.com
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News & Topics

Temporary Service Impacts - Hot Chocolate Run

CATS will temporarily adjust the following bus routes to accommodate for the Hot Chocolate Run Saturday, Feb. 14

February 12, 2026

Temporary CATS Bus Detours – Cupid’s Cup 5K and The Big Game 4 Miler

The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) will temporarily adjust the following bus routes due to road closures for upcoming events.

February 06, 2026

Fare Study Public Meetings Rescheduled

The fare study public meetings scheduled for Tuesday, Feb. 3 and
Wednesday, Feb. 4 were postponed due to road conditions. Those meetings have been rescheduled.

February 06, 2026

Mecklenburg County Pedestrian Skybridge Installation

The Mecklenburg County Pedestrian Skybridge scheduled for installation over the Blue Line (between Sugar Creek and Old Concord stations) will begin Feb. 8.

February 05, 2026

UPDATE: Gold Line Service Suspended

Gold Line service is suspended today, Wednesday, Feb. 4, due to an unforeseen issue discovered during final testing.

February 04, 2026

Gold Line to Resume Service

CATS is announcing that the Gold Line streetcar will resume normal service at noon today, Wednesday, Feb. 4. All other services are open, operational and on normal schedule.

February 04, 2026
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News & Topics

Temporary Service Impacts - Hot Chocolate Run

CATS will temporarily adjust the following bus routes to accommodate for the Hot Chocolate Run Saturday, Feb. 14

February 12, 2026

Temporary CATS Bus Detours – Cupid’s Cup 5K and The Big Game 4 Miler

The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) will temporarily adjust the following bus routes due to road closures for upcoming events.

February 06, 2026

Fare Study Public Meetings Rescheduled

The fare study public meetings scheduled for Tuesday, Feb. 3 and
Wednesday, Feb. 4 were postponed due to road conditions. Those meetings have been rescheduled.

February 06, 2026

Mecklenburg County Pedestrian Skybridge Installation

The Mecklenburg County Pedestrian Skybridge scheduled for installation over the Blue Line (between Sugar Creek and Old Concord stations) will begin Feb. 8.

February 05, 2026

UPDATE: Gold Line Service Suspended

Gold Line service is suspended today, Wednesday, Feb. 4, due to an unforeseen issue discovered during final testing.

February 04, 2026

Gold Line to Resume Service

CATS is announcing that the Gold Line streetcar will resume normal service at noon today, Wednesday, Feb. 4. All other services are open, operational and on normal schedule.

February 04, 2026
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