\Mission, Vision & Pillars
Mission
To provide essential mobility solutions that connect communities to opportunity, places, and each other.
Vision
To meet the mobility needs of every community member.
Pillars
To achieve the CATS Vision, the following fundamental pillars have been established to guide development and operation of the regional public transit system:
Access
Ease in which community members can use public transit to travel to places of employment, education centers, medical facilities, or other life necessities..
Sustainably
Environmentally friendly transit options that work to decrease CO2 emissions in the greater Charlotte area and create a healthier community.
Equity
Providing accessible and affordable transit solutions that benefit community members of all backgrounds and socioeconomic statuses.
Safety
Creating and enforcing safety guidelines that ensure riders, employees and contractors along the CATS system can travel without threats of violence, harm or crime.