Transportation Parking and Transportation Services

Table Of Content

• CATS now offers fare capping on its CATS-Pass app
• "I love my job. No alarm clock needed—my passion wakes me up."
• Will the Charlotte transit plan bring rail to Indian Trail?
• Engineering and Operations
• Getting Around Charlotte: Guide to Public Transportation
• Commuting options
• CATS to Provide Fare Free Service on Earth Day

The federal government paid for half of the construction costs for the Gold Line. The extension was supposed to open in the fall of 2020, but various construction delays pushed back the opening by nearly a year. One problem was that the contractor needed to start over on building a new bridge over Independence Boulevard because the girders were the wrong size. Scaleybark Station is the northernmost stop in Charlotte’s Lower South End neighborhood, also known as LoSo. This station is just a short walk to a cidery, breweries and entertainment, like a game bar and escape room.

CATS now offers fare capping on its CATS-Pass app

No, the cost of a ticket purchased using the CATS-Pass app is the same as tickets purchased from a Ticket Vending Machine (TVM), or other pass sale location. Renting a car can be a cheaper option if traveling with a group or if you're planning to venture outside the city to local destinations like Lake Norman(a 40-minute drive from downtown) and Carowinds (15-minute drive from downtown). It's also great option if extending your trip to other destinations in North Carolina, like Asheville (two hours away), Raleigh (two hours, 30 minutes away), or its several pristine beaches. It's a strategy to eliminate all traffic-related deaths and severe injuries, while increasing safety, health and mobility for all.

"I love my job. No alarm clock needed—my passion wakes me up."

The City of Charlotte renewed its commitment to safer streets in 2018 with the creation of Vision Zero, an action plan designed to reduce crashes and eliminate traffic-related deaths and severe injuries by 2030. The dead included the US Marshal, two officers from the state Department of Adult Correction, and local Charlotte-Mecklenburg police officer Joshua Eyer, authorities said. The Charlotte Area Transit (CATS) All-Access Transit Pass is included in the Transportation Miscellaneous Service Charge student fee.

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Will the Charlotte transit plan bring rail to Indian Trail?

You must have a smartphone to download the CATS-Pass app and use the fare capping feature. Go to the "Wallet" option and activate the ticket before boarding. Show the ticket on your smartphone to the bus operator or fare enforcement officer when required. Do not activate your ticket until shortly before you board the bus or train. Activate all tickets for people in your group before boarding the bus or train.

Hop off the train at the University City Boulevard Station and head to the only IKEA in the Carolinas for home décor inspiration and Swedish meatballs. This area is a popular retail destination for locals searching for clothing, accessories, furniture and more at the surrounding shopping centers. This station also offers a parking deck with more than 1,500 spots, as well as short- and long-term bike racks. With the fare capping feature, riders will receive a free upgrade to a local monthly pass after they pay the equivalent amount in other fares. To take advantage of this cost saving benefit, you must pay for each trip with the CATS-Pass app. The 2030 Transit Corridor System Plan is Greater Charlotte’s long-range public transportation plan.

Engineering and Operations

The Charlotte Transportation Center (CTC), also known as Arena or CTC/Arena, is an intermodal transit station in Center City Charlotte, North Carolina, United States. It serves as the central hub for the Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) buses and connects with the LYNX Blue Line and CityLYNX Gold Line. It is located on East Trade Street, Fourth Street and Brevard Street. Notable places nearby include the Bank of America Corporate Center, Belk Theater, EpiCentre, Overstreet Mall and the Spectrum Center. Just a short walk from the Arrowood Station, you’ll find locally owned international restaurants to create your own global tasting tour. This station also has nearly 300 park-and-ride spots, a covered waiting area and is the pickup/drop-off spot for Megabus.

Getting Around Charlotte: Guide to Public Transportation

Start your journey here by using one of 332 park-and-ride spots or grab a quick ride share from the station to Eastway Park, which features a state-of-the-art recreation center, disc golf, athletic fields, community art and more. The northernmost light rail station takes you to UNC Charlotte’s main campus on Cameron Boulevard, providing easy access for students to get to and from campus and for visitors to explore. Stroll through the UNC Charlotte Botanical Gardens, cheer on the Charlotte 49ers at a game and watch shows at the university’s performing arts venues. From getting a taste of the Queen City’s culinary scene to treating yourself to new finds at a locally owned boutique, there’s a variety of experiences to enjoy at each stop.

Pre-pandemic, about half of Mecklenburg County's workers commuted across county lines. A look south at Atlanta, a famously Balkanized, traffic-choked metropolitan area that nonetheless has a booming economy and coveted “world-class” status, makes Charlotte region leaders both nervous and jealous. Charlotte’s Metropolitan Transit Commission approved funding to add another light rail stop in South End, between the New Bern and East/West Boulevard Stations. The new station, which is slated for completion by the end of 2026, will be near Publix and Sycamore Brewing with a pedestrian crossing connecting to two sides.

For those staying further out from downtown, note that eleven of the light rail stations like East/West Boulevard and Sugar Creek offer park and ride options, which can save you hefty parking fees at popular attractions. The southernmost site on the LYNX Blue Line, this station features more than 1,100 parking spots across a deck and lot, as well as bike racks, a covered waiting area and public art. The I-485/South Boulevard Station is a short walk from the Carolina Pavilion shopping center, filled with national restaurant chains along with retail and entertainment options. The LYNX Blue Line light rail has been a game-changer for Charlotteans since its operations began in 2007 with 15 stations linking the south side of I-485 to Uptown. In 2018, the Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) added an extension, connecting Uptown to UNC Charlotte and bringing the total north-to-south route to 18.9 miles with 26 stations, including 10 park-and-ride locations. There’s widespread agreement on the need to plan for the future of our fast-growing region and to provide alternatives to cars.

The stop is right along the Rail Trail, a pedestrian-friendly walkway that runs parallel to the rail line. While not on NoDa’s main strip, the 25th Street Station provides access to much of Charlotte’s up-and-coming Mill District. Stop by Charlotte’s newest food hall, Urban District Market, to grab a bite to eat or visit old favorites like NoDa Brewing Company’s OG location. Find your commuting partner with the Share the Ride NC (STRNC) app. STRNC is a commute tracking platform that makes it easy to earn rewards for choosing an alternative commuting option for work, school or play and quickly find carpool partners anywhere in North Carolina. We all work together to support leadership, answer questions from the community, and look for additional ways to include feedback in future conversations about street updates that improve safety, efficiency and walkability.

Park your car in one of the 382 park-and-ride spots or secure your bike in the bike locker and hop on the train. Or explore the popular local restaurants near Woodlawn Station, such as Beef ‘N Bottle which has been a Charlotte institution for more than 40 years, and shopping. If you need an easy place to park to get to NoDa, grab one of the more than 600 parking spots at Sugar Creek Station, then hop on the light rail to head to your destination. While you’re here, don’t skip over the culinary and cultural experiences available near this station. You must activate your ticket before boarding and show the ticket on your smartphone to the bus operator or fare enforcement officer when required.

On the home screen, click the "Wallet" button to view your tickets. CDOT is the fourth largest department within the City of Charlotte organization. Each of our divisions plays a vital role in providing basic services that affect the daily lives of our residents and visitors. Daily street maintenance, repair, and emergency response to ensure our mobility infrastructure is maintained and sustainable.

Street Maintenance is divided into three districts — Northwest, Northeast and Southwest. Each district is responsible for a geographic area equal to approximately 1/3 of the city. Planning and designing new capital projects to support on-going investment in streets, sidewalks, bikeways, and transit to build a safe and equitable multimodal system. CDOT is committed to enhancing the driving, bicycling and walking experience through planning, operating and maintaining the city's transportation choices for residents and visitors.

Navigating the system is fairly easy and a great way to see the Queen City and popular attractions like museums in Uptown, breweries in South End, and art galleries in NoDa. The Charlotte Area Transit System is an irreplaceable part of our growing, thriving city. We're the smiles that greet riders early in the morning, the drivers that deliver commuters safely across town day after day and the planners who are passionate about the bright future of Charlotte. We’re looking for incredible people to add to our team, from bus and rail operations to paratransit service and corporate positions.

In addition to the fatalities, one US Marshal was wounded, as were three Charlotte-Mecklenburg police officers. Officers also recovered a high-powered rifle from the home, which was torn apart by armored vehicles during the dramatic gunfight. But when officers approached the home again, more fire erupted from within, Jennings said.