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Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS)

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Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS)
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The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) offers over 70 local, express and regional bus routes, a light rail line, services for the disabled and vanpools.

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Over the next several months, CATS staff will continue to host community engagement meetings in Northern Mecklenburg County to educate riders and answer questions they may have on the new service.
CATS Micro will offer riders point-to-point transportation within a designated zone in the Northern Mecklenburg County area in North Carolina.
Feb. 25, 2025
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Dr. Hall with an eServe attendee at an eServe event .
The program is in collaboration with Central Piedmont Community College and prepares selected candidates to become rail car maintenance technicians.
Aug. 6, 2024
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CATS receives Gold Standard Award from TSA.
The Gold Standard Award is the highest level of recognition TSA can give to a transit agency for achieving top scores during an annual review of 17 categories of security and ...
April 5, 2024
Via Transportation
CAT is bringing on Via as the TransitTech software and operations provider for its new low-emission microtransit pilot program.
The service, tentatively called MicroCAT, will provide app-based, on-demand rides by using technology to better connect riders with CAT's system and services.
Aug. 17, 2023
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(CATS) was presented with a $30 million grant by U.S. Congresswoman Alma Adams and FTA Region 4 Regional Administrator Dr. Yvette G. Taylor and other dignitaries on Aug. 2 help advance CATS' fleet electrification and workforce development programs.
CATS plans to use the $30 million grant to replace, rehabilitate and purchase buses and related equipment and to construct bus-related facilities, including technological changes...
Aug. 7, 2023
The approved grants were awarded through a competitive process, based upon criteria such as key safety messages, target audiences and evaluation methods.
Dec. 2, 2022
City of Charlotte
A screenshot from the Metropolitan Transit Commission meeting where $5 million were approved to advance the CATS LYNX Red Line project.
MTC approved an amendment to the FY2023 capital plan that will allocate $5 million toward the project for outreach, design and alignment development.
Sept. 30, 2022
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Fare capping is a flexible, cost-saving option that rewards customers with a monthly pass once they have paid $88 in eligible fares through the app.
Sept. 22, 2022
The cost savings will help fund future light rail reliability and safety improvements.
June 11, 2021
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This collaboration will kick-off a 12-to-18-month pilot program to test 18 electric bus vehicles from three different manufacturers.
April 28, 2021

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A presenter gestures toward a projected slide showing the Charlotte Area Transit System and other city enterprise funds for fiscal year 2026, with a pie chart breaking down allocations across CATS, Charlotte Water and Storm Water, as attendees take notes in a conference room.
The new budget retains current services and does not increase fares or introduce new fees.
June 15, 2026
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Both overall system crime and assaults on transit operators and passengers dropped more than 60% year over year.
Through new partnerships and initiatives, the agency has seen a near 70% drop in crime on the Blue Line and in operator assaults.
June 1, 2026
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A woman uses the online CATS report tool.
The upgrade implements a new text reporting line and web form for passengers to report safety concerns.
March 2, 2026
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CATS light-rail train in Charlotte, NC
CATS must develop and submit corrective action plans to FTA that address all findings listed in the report within 30 days.
Feb. 3, 2026
Community Transit
Community Transit Transit Security Officers with a customer.
CATS will be utilizing new safety tools to protect Blue Line riders while Community Transit is updating its Rules of Conduct.
Oct. 6, 2025

Articles

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A CATS bus.
The VIA Board approved the agency’s Better Bus Plan while the CATS’ Transit System Plan will help improve service on the bus, microtransit and rail systems.
May 30, 2025
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Pay increases for operators within Maryland Transit Administration’s system and CATS’ paratransit services are supporting wider recruitment efforts at the agencies.
June 8, 2023
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CATS Interim CEO Brent Cagle speaks during a May 24 media briefing with updates on safety efforts in place at the authority.
While both the bus operator and passenger involved in the shooting are expected to recover from their injuries, the operator is out of a job and the passenger has been banned ...
May 25, 2023
The following projects are opening in 2017:Heavy RailBay Area Rapid Transit extension to Warm Springs [http://www.bart.gov/about/projects/wsx#Schedule]Bay Area Rapid Transit extension...
Feb. 10, 2017
Charlotte Area Transit System
John Lewis.
Finding ways to solve the first and last mile connectivity challenge is key to our ability as an industry to expand our ridership base.
Aug. 15, 2016
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CATS Sprinter bus service.
An enhanced CATS bus route gets travelers and workers between downtown and the airport.
May 17, 2016

Additional content from Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS)

Jennifer Fehribach has been chosen for the position.
Aug. 31, 2020
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The pilot aims to improve travel times, reliability and safety for bus riders and cyclists.
Dec. 11, 2019
Charlotte Area Transit System has launched SpokeHub, a mobile app that utilizes Augmented Reality (AR) to engage in two-way communication with riders.
Nov. 7, 2018
Ridesharing has already changed the way Americans depend on owning a car and how we get around cities — but now it’s time to take an even bolder step toward creating a new future...
Sept. 26, 2018
Charlotte Area Transit System will join Operation Lifesaver, UNC Charlotte, the city of Charlotte and rail systems across the country in celebrating Rail Safety Week Sept. 23-...
Sept. 25, 2018
The LYNX Blue Line light rail service experienced a 48 percent increase in ridership with the opening of the Blue Line Extension.
April 23, 2018
The Charlotte Area Transit System has announced a pilot program with Lyft, the fastest-growing on-demand transportation service in the US, and Passport, the developer of CATSPass...
April 9, 2018
The Charlotte Area Transit System has announced the launch of an online comment map for Envision My Ride, CATS’ initiative to redesign the current bus system.
March 12, 2018
Charlotte Area Transit System has announced it is offering customers a free one-way LYNX or bus pass when customers use the Cash Wallet feature of CATS new mobile payment app....
Jan. 9, 2018
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CATS new commuter coach.
Motor Coach Industries has noted that Charlotte, North Carolina, is a city on the move, offering residents and visitors alike multiple public transportation options.
Sept. 20, 2017
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Reggie Arrington talking to students.
Charlotte Area Transit System recently hosted 25 middle school aged students from the Elizabeth City area of North Carolina to tour the system, talk to transit professionals and...
July 7, 2017
Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) recently placed an order with Creative Bus Sales (CBS) of Charlotte, North Carolina, for nineteen Ford Spirit of Independence buses manufactured...
June 14, 2017