Charlotte Area Transit System

How it started vs. how it's going ?? Since the beginning, CATS has strived to be a reliable system you can trust with convenient services connecting you wherever you need to go. Everything from the engines to the exterior has changed, but one thing remains: CATS works for you! Low-emission vehicles - fully electric or hybrid buses - comprise 40.8% of our fleet today! Expanding sustainable and eco-friendly transportation options across the region reflects CATS' commitment to creating the transit system of tomorrow. ???? #RideCATS #CATSworksforyou #FlashbackFriday #Sustainability

?? It's finally Friday, and CATS wants to meet with you! Join us today from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Ella B Scarborough Community Resource Center. We'll be talking about: ?? CATS Better Bus Project: An ongoing initiative to increase mobility and improve the reliability of our bus services. ?? Federal Transit Administration (FTA)'s Section 5310 Project: A grant open to organizations within a designated area to provide funding to enhance mobility for seniors and individuals with disabilities. These projects will play a role in shaping the future of transportation across the greater Charlotte region, so it's time to use your voice and let us know what needs exist in your communities. Can't make it to the meeting? Take the Better Bus survey at https://lnkd.in/du6k8aXz. We hope to hear from you. ?? #RideCATS #CATSworksforyou #section5310 #betterbus #cltnews

?? Tomorrow! Meet with CATS staff at the Scarborough Community Resource Center from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. to discuss the Federal Transit Administration's Section 5310 program, which provides funding to enhance mobility for seniors and individuals with disabilities. To receive funding, all projects must align with the Locally Coordinated Plan (LCP). Join us tomorrow to share your feedback as we revise the LCP, working together to ensure the plan will meet the needs within your communities. ??BONUS: CATS' Better Bus team will also be at the resource center collecting your feedback to enhance bus services. Share your experiences with us from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. as we work to improve connectivity! ?? Get the details on tomorrow's meetings at bit.ly/4hM4V3A. We hope to see you soon! #RideCATS #section5310

There's nothing we love more than seeing our communities excited about public transportation! The Blue Line light rail and adjacent rail trail revolutionized development in the South End corridor. We're excited to continue expanding services in this community, growing alongside the area's booming industries. A special thanks to AS3 Storytelling and the City of Charlotte for collaborating with us to bring the story of the light rail to life! ????

?? Do you want to see CATS enhance and extend our system? Join us today to share your thoughts on the future of our bus and streetcar services. Better Bus Virtual Meeting: ?? CATS YouTube (lnkd.in/dvrfcafD) and Facebook Live | Beginning at noon Better Bus Pop-Up Meetings: ?? Eastland Transit Center from 3:30-5 p.m. ?? Independence Pointe Park and Ride from 4-6 p.m. Gold Line Pop-Up Meeting: ?? Eastland Transit Center from 3:30-5 p.m. For more information on the projects and a full schedule of upcoming events, visit ridetransit.org. We hope to see you soon! #RideCATS #BetterBus #GoldLine #CLTnews

We hope you'll join us at one of today's events focused on improving CATS' bus services and extending the Gold Line. Better Bus Pop-Ups: ?? Charlotte Transportation Center from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. ?? Rosa Parks Community Transit Center from 3:30-5 p.m. Gold Line Pop-Up: ?? Rosa Parks Transit Center from 3:30-5 p.m. Opportunities to meet the project teams and share feedback continue throughout the week. For more information on upcoming meetings, visit bit.ly/410aXYJ. #RideCATS #betterbus #goldline #cltnews

?? Join us for our biggest Better Bus meeting of the year – happening tonight at the Goodwill Opportunity Campus. Doors open at 6 p.m. and the presentation will begin at 6:30. ?? 5301 Wilkinson Boulevard As we work to increase the mobility and improve the reliability of our bus services, we want your feedback! Come out tonight to learn more and share your ideas to make CATS bus rider experience better. Project Details & Additional Better Bus Events: bit.ly/4fvOuXD #RideCATS #BetterBus #CLTnews

?? Use your voice to shape the future of transit across the region when you join CATS' project teams at one of today's engagement events. Better Bus Presentation & Meeting: ?? Goodwill Opportunity Campus (5301 Wilkinson Blvd.) from 6-8 p.m. Better Bus Pop-Ups: ?? Arrowood Station from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. ?? Food Lion on Beatties Ford Rd. from 4-6 p.m. Gold Line Pop-Up: ?? Food Lion on Beatties Ford Rd. from 4-6 p.m. To see the full schedule of events, visit https://lnkd.in/dwhYHcj2. We hope to see you soon!

Join us this week to discuss the future of the Gold Line! Your feedback matters and CATS wants to hear from you. ?? Monday, November 18 | 3:30-5:00 p.m. Plaza-Central Bus Stop (at Thomas Ave.) ?? Tuesday, November 19 | 5:00-6:30 p.m. Food Lion - 2123 Beatties Ford Road ?? Wednesday, November 20 | 3:30-5:00 p.m. Rosa Parks Transit Center ?? Thursday, November 21 | 3:30-5:00 p.m. Eastland Transit Center For additional details on the project and upcoming pop-up events, please visit bit.ly/4fx7TaR. We hope to see you soon! #RideCATS #GoldLine

?? Would you like to see CATS bus service cover up to 26% more of Mecklenburg County - increasing access to job opportunities and essential needs? ?? Join CATS' Better Bus project team tomorrow from 6-8 p.m. at the Goodwill Opportunity Campus or virtually via CATS YouTube and Facebook at noon on Thursday, Nov. 21. CATS will also host a series of pop-up events across the region through December 5. Visit bit.ly/3UTtq5b to find an engagement event along your route! These events are your opportunity to meet the team, ask questions and share feedback. Together, we can improve bus services and increase connectivity across the greater Charlotte region. ?? #RideCATS #BetterBus