Celebrate Earth Day with CATS, Enjoy Complimentary Rides on Transit Published on April 15, 2026 Earth Day is every day when you take transit. To celebrate existing riders, inspire new riders and encourage a resilient environment, all modes of public transit will be complimentary on Earth Day, April 22. Tagged as: , Honours & Celebration
Moving People Forward: Celebrating A Longstanding CATS Tradition Published on March 30, 2026 CATS hosted its Annual Bus Roadeo at the Charlotte Vehicle Operations Center – bringing together operators from Bus Operations, STS, MTS and CLT Aviation for a day of friendly competition and skill-building. Tagged as: , Honours & Celebration
Transit Equity Day and Honoring Rosa Parks Legacy Published on January 28, 2025 Charlotte Area Transit System Celebrates Transit Equity Day with a special initiative in honor of Rosa Parks Legacy. Tagged as: , Honours & Celebration
Rail Apprentice Spotlight: Ja’Kiya Brown, A Trailblazer Published on August 30, 2024 A Salisbury native stepped into the team of the first four rail apprentices. As our youngest apprentice, 21-year-old Ja’Kiya Brown enters the fray of Charlotte Area Transit System and is ecstatic to tackle challenges that will come her way. Tagged as: , Honours & Celebration
Rail Apprentice Spotlight: Regina King, A Go Getter’s Triumph Published on August 20, 2024 Hailing from New York City, Regina King, a Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) employee embarks her new journey as one of the rail apprentices under the Electronically Sustainable Environmentally Reliable Vehicle Education (eSERVE) Academy. Tagged as: , Honours & Celebration
Pioneering the Rail Apprenticeship Published on August 05, 2024 In collaboration with Central Piedmont Community College (CPCC), CATS has established the Electronic Sustainable Environmentally Reliable Vehicle Academy (eSERVE Academy). As part of this program, CATS is proud to unveil the Rail Vehicle Maintenance Apprenticeship. Tagged as: , Honours & Celebration
The Intern Impact Published on July 29, 2024 This summer, two incredible interns joined the CATS corporate team, embarking on an eight-week journey of hands-on learning and mentorship. Stepping into roles within Human Resources, Communications and Marketing, Anthony-Xavier Smallwood and Pauline Allera bring eager spirits of collaboration and curiosity to the CATS family. Tagged as: , Honours & Celebration
48 Years of Public Transit in Charlotte Published on June 24, 2024 Transit has been a vital part of the Charlotte community long before the formation of CATS. This occasion is made even more special by honoring Brenda Moore, a dedicated bus operator who has been at the wheel from the very beginning. Brenda’s remarkable journey in public transit leaves an unforgettable mark on our community. Tagged as: , Honours & Celebration
Paratransit Rider Spotlight: A Century of Murphy Whisnant Published on May 17, 2024 Meet Murphy Whisnant, a remarkable individual who just celebrated his 100th birthday alongside CATS. Tagged as: , Honours & Celebration
Art on the Move: Celebrating World Art Day Through Transit Published on April 15, 2024 The CATS Art in Transit Program stands out as a one of our many commitments to cultural enrichment and community engagement. Led by Chris Lange, the program's administrator, the program combines practical transit needs with artistic expression, transforming commutes into artistic experiences. Tagged as: , Honours & Celebration