Temporary Service Impacts for 2026 Martin Luther King Jr. Parade

Published on January 16, 2026

Rider’s Alert

Gold Line and Routes: 1, 5, 7, 8, 11, 16, 21, 22, 26, 34, 35

Effective: Jan. 17, 2026

The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) will temporarily adjust the following bus routes to accommodate the Martin Luther King Jr. Parade in Uptown Saturday, Jan. 17.

Routes:

1, 5, 7, 8, 11, 16, 21, 22, 26, 34, 35

Where:

Tryon Street between Church Street connector and Morehead Street

When:

Saturday, Jan. 17 from 8 a.m.-1 p.m.

Stops missed:

25650, 45749, 38420, 59660, 45720, 44045, 08430, 25641, 18120, 18150, 18190, 44020, 45914, 60011, 60010, 37410, 60020, 25660, 25720, 37412, 25800, 25815, 18330

Use the CATS-Pass app to find an alternative stop or route.

From 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Jan. 17, a bus bridge will supplement streetcar service between CTC and French Street stations. Streetcars between CTC and Sunnyside stations will operate on normal 20-minute headways.

To learn more about bus bridges and stop locations visit the Bus Bridge page by clicking this link: Bus Bridge Stop Locations. For questions or concerns, riders can speak directly to a customer service representative at 704-366-7433.

The City of Charlotte does not discriminate on the basis of disability. To request a reasonable accommodation or translation (free of charge), please email telltransit@charlottenc.gov or call 704-366-7433.