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Public Transit Advisory Committee (PTAC)

October 08, 2025

Ride with the Music

October 09, 2025

Metropolitan Transit Commission (MTC)

October 22, 2025

Transit Equity Day

February 04, 2026
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News & Topics

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

Temporary Change to CATS Zone at Charlotte Douglas Airport

Pick-up and drop-off locations at the Charlotte Douglas Airport will temporarily shift from Zone 4 to Zone 3, due to an ongoing painting project.

October 01, 2025

Upcoming Bus Detour due to Parade

CATS will temporarily adjust the following routes due to road closures for the Johnson C. Smith Homecoming Parade this Saturday, Sept. 27.

September 25, 2025

October Service Changes

CATS will adjust the following routes and services as part of a routine service change.

September 22, 2025

Rail Trail Closure for Morehead Crossing Project

A portion of the Rail Trail will be closed for the Morehead Crossing project. This project is intended to enhance pedestrian and bicycle safety of the Morehead Crossing ahead of the upcoming I-277 Pedestrian Bridge project.

September 11, 2025
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News & Topics

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

Temporary Change to CATS Zone at Charlotte Douglas Airport

Pick-up and drop-off locations at the Charlotte Douglas Airport will temporarily shift from Zone 4 to Zone 3, due to an ongoing painting project.

October 01, 2025

Upcoming Bus Detour due to Parade

CATS will temporarily adjust the following routes due to road closures for the Johnson C. Smith Homecoming Parade this Saturday, Sept. 27.

September 25, 2025

October Service Changes

CATS will adjust the following routes and services as part of a routine service change.

September 22, 2025

Rail Trail Closure for Morehead Crossing Project

A portion of the Rail Trail will be closed for the Morehead Crossing project. This project is intended to enhance pedestrian and bicycle safety of the Morehead Crossing ahead of the upcoming I-277 Pedestrian Bridge project.

September 11, 2025
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