The Charlotte Area Transit System is asking for $10 million to hire staff to check whether light rail and bus riders have paid their fares.
The Charlotte Area Transit System is moving ahead with planning for a proposed 10-mile Silver Line "minimum operable segment" and is now testing cost-cutting ideas that could also nudge the line ...
Charlotte Area Transit System officials presented their 2027 budget outlook Monday night, outlining plans to boost safety spending as the agency works to rebuild public trust. A sales tax increase ...
The Charlotte Area Transit System plans to overhaul how riders pay, including a simplified fare structure, new validators to scan tickets and proof of payment, and required fares on the streetcar.
Charlotte leaders took a closer look at public safety during a city council safety committee meeting, with a strong focus on improving security across the city’s public transit system. The ...
Charlotte is asking us to believe in a bigger transit future while failing to enforce the most basic rules on the system it already has.
Slick roads and lingering icy conditions caused headaches for drivers and public transit riders across the Charlotte area on Monday, leading to delays during the morning commute and changes to normal ...
The City of Charlotte Planning, Design & Development Department is pleased to announce the release of the 14 Draft Community Area Plans, a pivotal component in implementing the Charlotte Future 2040 Comprehensive Plan.
Charlotte Observer on MSN: Half of Charlotte transit riders aren't paying. CATS wants $10M to fix that
Half of Charlotte transit riders aren't paying. CATS wants $10M to fix that
Financial officials for the transit system say they’re counting on $200 million to come in this year from the PAVE Act voters approved in November. The 1% sales tax increase will go into effect on ...
Yahoo: New, key things to know about crime risks on CATS transit in Charlotte
Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The Federal Transit Administration has asserted that assault rates against public transit passengers and workers in Charlotte ...
New, key things to know about crime risks on CATS transit in Charlotte
Charlotte Observer: No fares, no safety, no transit future for Charlotte | Opinion
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AOL: CATS wants millions more to curb fare evasion on Charlotte transit
CHARLOTTE (PINPOINT WEATHER) — Snow-covered roads across the Charlotte area are forcing major changes to public transportation this weekend. On Sunday morning around 9:30, roughly 30 minutes before ...
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Under the new policy’s requirements, the Red Line was not feasible on Norfolk Southern’s “O-Line”, which is the single-track rail line that runs through Charlotte, Huntersville, Cornelius, Davidson and Mooresville. In February 2019, the MTC approved a new Locally Preferred Alternative (LPA) for the North Corridor.
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WFAE 90.7: New transit authority board begins selling public on what's coming next
The Charlotte Black Voter Project held a forum Monday on Beatties Ford to discuss the new one-cent sales tax increase for transportation that goes into effect July 1. Activist Colette Forrest called ...
Given several high profile incidents in Charlotte, a lot of people are thinking about light rail safety.
WBTV on MSN: Fare evasion on Charlotte public transportation costing millions each year
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Yahoo: CATS suspends transit service on Sunday, delay start on Monday as snow creates hazardous conditions
CATS suspends transit service on Sunday, delay start on Monday as snow creates hazardous conditions
AOL: CATS suspends transit service on Sunday, delay start on Monday as snow creates hazardous conditions
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USA Today: Plug Talk Media Releases Transit Advertising Cost Guide for Campaign Planners
New York, United States, 22nd Dec 2025 – Plug Talk Media has released a reference guide detailing transit advertising costs across multiple formats and markets. The guide provides cost benchmarks for ...
Charlotte Observer: Charlotte’s complete guide to the best rooftop bars and restaurants
Axios on MSN: Your guide to the best rooftop bars in Charlotte
We've rounded up 18 of Charlotte's best rooftops, from Uptown high rises to chill neighborhood hangouts. Why it matters: The only thing Charlotteans love more than a good drink is a view to sip one ...