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Learn about CATS Micro, an on-demand, shared-ride transit option.

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September 10, 2025

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September 17, 2025

Transit Equity Day

February 04, 2026

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News & Topics

Temporary Rail Trail Closure Near New Bern Station

Beginning Monday, Sept. 8, a portion of the Rail Trail near New Bern Station will be temporarily closed due to a drainage replacement project.

September 08, 2025

Bus detour due to Duke’s Mayo Classic and Fan Fest 2025

The following routes will be adjusted due to road closures for the Duke’s Mayo Classic fan fest and football game on Friday, Aug. 29 at Bank of America Stadium.

August 29, 2025

Bus detour due to Matthews Alive Festival 2025

The following routes will be adjusted due to road closures for the Matthews Alive Festival this weekend.

August 29, 2025

CATS Service and Parade Detour for Around the Crown 10K

The following routes will be temporarily adjusted in Uptown due to the Around the Crown 10k event this weekend.

August 27, 2025

Temporary Detour due to Labor Day Parade 2025

The following routes will be temporarily adjusted, as well as the Gold Line, due to road closures for the Labor Day Parade in Uptown.

August 27, 2025

Carolina Ascent kicks off their season with CATS

Score a Ride to the Stadium! Carolina Ascent FC, Charlotte’s professional women’s soccer team, teamed up with CATS in a surprise pop-up event on the Gold Line streetcar.

August 26, 2025

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News & Topics

Temporary Rail Trail Closure Near New Bern Station

Beginning Monday, Sept. 8, a portion of the Rail Trail near New Bern Station will be temporarily closed due to a drainage replacement project.

September 08, 2025

Bus detour due to Duke’s Mayo Classic and Fan Fest 2025

The following routes will be adjusted due to road closures for the Duke’s Mayo Classic fan fest and football game on Friday, Aug. 29 at Bank of America Stadium.

August 29, 2025

Bus detour due to Matthews Alive Festival 2025

The following routes will be adjusted due to road closures for the Matthews Alive Festival this weekend.

August 29, 2025

CATS Service and Parade Detour for Around the Crown 10K

The following routes will be temporarily adjusted in Uptown due to the Around the Crown 10k event this weekend.

August 27, 2025

Temporary Detour due to Labor Day Parade 2025

The following routes will be temporarily adjusted, as well as the Gold Line, due to road closures for the Labor Day Parade in Uptown.

August 27, 2025

Carolina Ascent kicks off their season with CATS

Score a Ride to the Stadium! Carolina Ascent FC, Charlotte’s professional women’s soccer team, teamed up with CATS in a surprise pop-up event on the Gold Line streetcar.

August 26, 2025

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Bus

Rail

STS

Fares

Transit System Plan

Micro

Upcoming service change

News and updates

Park & Ride restriping

Go getters wanted

Event calendar

Public Transit Advisory Committee (PTAC)

Metropolitan Transit Commission (MTC)

Transit Equity Day

News & Topics

Temporary Rail Trail Closure Near New Bern Station

Beginning Monday, Sept. 8, a portion of the Rail Trail near New Bern Station will be temporarily closed due to a drainage replacement project.

Bus detour due to Duke’s Mayo Classic and Fan Fest 2025

The following routes will be adjusted due to road closures for the Duke’s Mayo Classic fan fest and football game on Friday, Aug. 29 at Bank of America Stadium.

Bus detour due to Matthews Alive Festival 2025

The following routes will be adjusted due to road closures for the Matthews Alive Festival this weekend.

CATS Service and Parade Detour for Around the Crown 10K

The following routes will be temporarily adjusted in Uptown due to the Around the Crown 10k event this weekend.

Temporary Detour due to Labor Day Parade 2025

The following routes will be temporarily adjusted, as well as the Gold Line, due to road closures for the Labor Day Parade in Uptown.

Carolina Ascent kicks off their season with CATS

Score a Ride to the Stadium! Carolina Ascent FC, Charlotte’s professional women’s soccer team, teamed up with CATS in a surprise pop-up event on the Gold Line streetcar.

News & Topics

Temporary Rail Trail Closure Near New Bern Station

Beginning Monday, Sept. 8, a portion of the Rail Trail near New Bern Station will be temporarily closed due to a drainage replacement project.

Bus detour due to Duke’s Mayo Classic and Fan Fest 2025

The following routes will be adjusted due to road closures for the Duke’s Mayo Classic fan fest and football game on Friday, Aug. 29 at Bank of America Stadium.

Bus detour due to Matthews Alive Festival 2025

The following routes will be adjusted due to road closures for the Matthews Alive Festival this weekend.

CATS Service and Parade Detour for Around the Crown 10K

The following routes will be temporarily adjusted in Uptown due to the Around the Crown 10k event this weekend.

Temporary Detour due to Labor Day Parade 2025

The following routes will be temporarily adjusted, as well as the Gold Line, due to road closures for the Labor Day Parade in Uptown.

Carolina Ascent kicks off their season with CATS

Score a Ride to the Stadium! Carolina Ascent FC, Charlotte’s professional women’s soccer team, teamed up with CATS in a surprise pop-up event on the Gold Line streetcar.