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November 12, 2025

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November 19, 2025

Transit Equity Day

February 04, 2026

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Fare-Free Service on Election Day

CATS will provide fare-free rides on all CATS services to polling locations region-wide. Start your journey today by discovering your polling location.

October 28, 2025

Enhanced Bus Shelter Featuring Solar Lighting

A new bus shelter on Beatties Ford Road near the Northwest School of Arts. The upgrade is part of CATS’ Better Bus program, a systemwide effort to improve rider comfort, safety and accessibility through better amenities and infrastructure.

October 27, 2025

Coming up at the Rosa Parks Place Community Transit Center

This cleanup project includes power washing the building and sidewalks, concrete sealing, repainting and more.

October 16, 2025

Entrance Repair to Matthews Park & Ride

Repairs to one driveway at the Matthews Independence Pointe Park and Ride, located at 9614 Independence Pointe Parkway, will begin Monday, Oct. 13.

October 09, 2025

Annual Free Concert Series Returns for Another Season!

CATS, in partnership with JazzArts, announces the return of Ride with the Music, a free concert series featuring local performers at various CATS locations every Thursday evening in October.

October 06, 2025

CATS Implements New Security Measures to Strengthen Public Safety

City leadership announced new security measures designed to enhance safety throughout the Charlotte Area Transit System.

October 03, 2025

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News & Topics

Fare-Free Service on Election Day

CATS will provide fare-free rides on all CATS services to polling locations region-wide. Start your journey today by discovering your polling location.

October 28, 2025

Enhanced Bus Shelter Featuring Solar Lighting

A new bus shelter on Beatties Ford Road near the Northwest School of Arts. The upgrade is part of CATS’ Better Bus program, a systemwide effort to improve rider comfort, safety and accessibility through better amenities and infrastructure.

October 27, 2025

Coming up at the Rosa Parks Place Community Transit Center

This cleanup project includes power washing the building and sidewalks, concrete sealing, repainting and more.

October 16, 2025

Entrance Repair to Matthews Park & Ride

Repairs to one driveway at the Matthews Independence Pointe Park and Ride, located at 9614 Independence Pointe Parkway, will begin Monday, Oct. 13.

October 09, 2025

Annual Free Concert Series Returns for Another Season!

CATS, in partnership with JazzArts, announces the return of Ride with the Music, a free concert series featuring local performers at various CATS locations every Thursday evening in October.

October 06, 2025

CATS Implements New Security Measures to Strengthen Public Safety

City leadership announced new security measures designed to enhance safety throughout the Charlotte Area Transit System.

October 03, 2025

View More News

Election Day Fare Free

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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

Public Transit Advisory Committee (PTAC)

Metropolitan Transit Commission (MTC)

Transit Equity Day

News & Topics

Fare-Free Service on Election Day

CATS will provide fare-free rides on all CATS services to polling locations region-wide. Start your journey today by discovering your polling location.

Enhanced Bus Shelter Featuring Solar Lighting

A new bus shelter on Beatties Ford Road near the Northwest School of Arts. The upgrade is part of CATS’ Better Bus program, a systemwide effort to improve rider comfort, safety and accessibility through better amenities and infrastructure.

Coming up at the Rosa Parks Place Community Transit Center

This cleanup project includes power washing the building and sidewalks, concrete sealing, repainting and more.

Entrance Repair to Matthews Park & Ride

Repairs to one driveway at the Matthews Independence Pointe Park and Ride, located at 9614 Independence Pointe Parkway, will begin Monday, Oct. 13.

Annual Free Concert Series Returns for Another Season!

CATS, in partnership with JazzArts, announces the return of Ride with the Music, a free concert series featuring local performers at various CATS locations every Thursday evening in October.

CATS Implements New Security Measures to Strengthen Public Safety

City leadership announced new security measures designed to enhance safety throughout the Charlotte Area Transit System.

News & Topics

Fare-Free Service on Election Day

CATS will provide fare-free rides on all CATS services to polling locations region-wide. Start your journey today by discovering your polling location.

Enhanced Bus Shelter Featuring Solar Lighting

A new bus shelter on Beatties Ford Road near the Northwest School of Arts. The upgrade is part of CATS’ Better Bus program, a systemwide effort to improve rider comfort, safety and accessibility through better amenities and infrastructure.

Coming up at the Rosa Parks Place Community Transit Center

This cleanup project includes power washing the building and sidewalks, concrete sealing, repainting and more.

Entrance Repair to Matthews Park & Ride

Repairs to one driveway at the Matthews Independence Pointe Park and Ride, located at 9614 Independence Pointe Parkway, will begin Monday, Oct. 13.

Annual Free Concert Series Returns for Another Season!

CATS, in partnership with JazzArts, announces the return of Ride with the Music, a free concert series featuring local performers at various CATS locations every Thursday evening in October.

CATS Implements New Security Measures to Strengthen Public Safety

City leadership announced new security measures designed to enhance safety throughout the Charlotte Area Transit System.