<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>CATS News</title><link>http://charmeck.org/CITY/CHARLOTTE/_layouts/feed.aspx?xsl=1&amp;web=/city/charlotte/cats/alerts/ridersalerts&amp;page=75d4f137-4845-40ed-9f1d-3101d1d6daba&amp;wp=a6ec3551-0ee0-44a5-8fc9-f88ef3be4211</link><description>Subscribe to CATS News</description><ttl>60</ttl><item><title>SpeedStreet Detours - Gold Rush Red &amp; Orange Line</title><link>http://charmeck.org/city/charlotte/cats/alerts/ridersalerts/Pages/051713a.aspx</link><description>The Gold Rush Line will be experience detours due to the SpeedStreet festival.</description><pubDate>Fri, 17 May 2013 18:45:23 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>SpeedStreet Detours - Routes 45x, 61x, &amp; 62x</title><link>http://charmeck.org/city/charlotte/cats/alerts/ridersalerts/Pages/051713b.aspx</link><description>On Thursday, May 23, and Friday, May 24, the afternoon buses on routes 45X, 61X and 62X will be on detour because of SpeedStreet activities.  Morning buses will not be on detour.</description><pubDate>Fri, 17 May 2013 18:55:32 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>SpeedStreet Detours - Routes 41x, 48x, 53x, 54x, 77x, 80x, 82x, 85x &amp; 88x</title><link>http://charmeck.org/city/charlotte/cats/alerts/ridersalerts/Pages/051713c.aspx</link><description>On Thursday, May 23 and Friday, May 24, 2013 after 9:30 a.m. outbound buses on routes 41X, 48X, 53X, 54X, 77X, 80X, 82X, 85X and 88X will detour because of SpeedStreet activities.</description><pubDate>Fri, 17 May 2013 18:58:54 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>SpeedStreet Detours - Routes 40x, 51x, 64x, 65x &amp; 74x</title><link>http://charmeck.org/city/charlotte/cats/alerts/ridersalerts/Pages/051713d.aspx</link><description>On Thursday, May 23 and Friday, May 24, 2013 the afternoon outbound buses on routes 40X, 51X, 64X, 65X and 74X will detour because of SpeedStreet activities. </description><pubDate>Fri, 17 May 2013 19:02:50 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>SpeedStreet Detours - Routes 11, 13 &amp; 22</title><link>http://charmeck.org/city/charlotte/cats/alerts/ridersalerts/Pages/051713e.aspx</link><description>On Wednesday, May 22, 2013, starting at 9:30 a.m. through Saturday, May 25, 2013 the buses on routes 11, 13 and 22 will detour because of SpeedStreet activities.</description><pubDate>Fri, 17 May 2013 19:04:44 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>SpeedStreet Detours - Routes 2, 16, 18 &amp; 19</title><link>http://charmeck.org/city/charlotte/cats/alerts/ridersalerts/Pages/051713f.aspx</link><description>On Wednesday, May 22, 2013, starting at 9:30 a.m. through Saturday, May 25, 2013, buses on routes 2, 16, 18 &amp;19 will detour due to SpeedStreet activities.</description><pubDate>Fri, 17 May 2013 19:07:32 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Run! Ballantyne 10K &amp; 5K - Route 43</title><link>http://charmeck.org/city/charlotte/cats/alerts/ridersalerts/Pages/051613d.aspx</link><description>On Saturday, May 18, 2013, the Run! Ballantyne 10K &amp; 5K will take place from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.  </description><pubDate>Thu, 16 May 2013 20:23:01 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Twilight 5k - Routes 2, 8, 16, 18, 19, 34, 40x, 51x, 64x, 65x &amp; 74x</title><link>http://charmeck.org/city/charlotte/cats/alerts/ridersalerts/Pages/051613a.aspx</link><description>On Friday, May 17, 2013, the annual Twilight 5K race will take place from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.  </description><pubDate>Thu, 16 May 2013 20:33:47 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Free to Breathe 5k - Route 19</title><link>http://charmeck.org/city/charlotte/cats/alerts/ridersalerts/Pages/051613b.aspx</link><description>On Saturday, May 18, 2013, the Free to Breath 5K will take place from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.</description><pubDate>Thu, 16 May 2013 20:18:36 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Rodney Great Kings Triathlon - Routes 6 &amp; 20</title><link>http://charmeck.org/city/charlotte/cats/alerts/ridersalerts/Pages/051613c.aspx</link><description>On Saturday, May 18, 2013, the Rodney Great Kings Triathlon will take place from 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.</description><pubDate>Thu, 16 May 2013 20:23:29 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Silver Lot Park and Ride - Route 80X </title><link>http://charmeck.org/city/charlotte/cats/alerts/ridersalerts/Pages/051513b.aspx</link><description>On Friday, May 17, 2013, and Thursday and Friday, May 23-24, 2013, the Silver Lot Park and Ride lot at Charlotte Motor Speedway will be closed for race events.</description><pubDate>Wed, 15 May 2013 18:00:59 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Route Number Change- Route 51X to 52X</title><link>http://charmeck.org/city/charlotte/cats/alerts/ridersalerts/Pages/051513a.aspx</link><description>Route 51X Idlewild Road Express will be re-numbered to 52X Idlewild Road Express.</description><pubDate>Wed, 15 May 2013 17:57:27 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>LYNX Blue Line Extension - Public Meeting - Routes 3, 4, 11, 13, 22, 29, 39, 54x, 79x, 80x, 204, 211</title><link>http://charmeck.org/city/charlotte/cats/alerts/ridersalerts/Pages/051513c.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 15 May 2013 19:21:34 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>CATS Reminds LYNX Blue Line Customers to Be Safe!</title><link>http://charmeck.org/city/charlotte/cats/alerts/ridersalerts/Pages/051413a.aspx</link><description>Your safety on and near the LYNX Blue Line is CATS' number one priority. Please remember to practice safety around train tracks. </description><pubDate>Tue, 14 May 2013 19:05:52 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Ride CATS to the Race - All Routes</title><link>http://charmeck.org/city/charlotte/cats/alerts/ridersalerts/Pages/051313a.aspx</link><description>On Saturday, May 18, 2013 the Charlotte Area Transit System will operate additional service on route 79X Concord Mills Express to take customers to the Sprint All Star race at Charlotte Motor Speedway. </description><pubDate>Mon, 13 May 2013 16:19:37 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Street Closure - Route 12</title><link>http://charmeck.org/city/charlotte/cats/alerts/ridersalerts/Pages/051013a.aspx</link><description>On Sunday, May 12th, southbound South Blvd. between the Lynx Scaleybark Station &amp; Scaleybark Rd. will be closed for rail work.  </description><pubDate>Fri, 10 May 2013 15:35:52 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Street Closure - Route 2</title><link>http://charmeck.org/city/charlotte/cats/alerts/ridersalerts/Pages/051013b.aspx</link><description>On Monday, May 13th through Friday, May 17th, northbound Mint St. between Carson Blvd. &amp; Morehead St. will be closed for utility work.</description><pubDate>Fri, 10 May 2013 15:38:42 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Schedule Change - Routes 6, 9, 11, 17, 18, 20, 23, 29, 40x, 46x, 51x, 51, 54x, 64x, 65x, 79x, 80x, 94, 221, 222 </title><link>http://charmeck.org/city/charlotte/cats/alerts/ridersalerts/Pages/050613a.aspx</link><description>The following are the planned service adjustments for CATS services to be implemented on June 3, 2013 </description><pubDate>Mon, 06 May 2013 20:30:25 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Free Rack and Ride - All Routes</title><link>http://charmeck.org/city/charlotte/cats/alerts/ridersalerts/Pages/050213a.aspx</link><description>During CATS’ Clear the Air campaign, you and your bike can ride FREE, May 5 -11, whenever you Rack and Ride on any of CATS’ services, including LYNX.</description><pubDate>Fri, 03 May 2013 15:31:14 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Street Closure - Route 30</title><link>http://charmeck.org/city/charlotte/cats/alerts/ridersalerts/Pages/042613a.aspx</link><description>On April 29th through May 24th North Hoskins Rd. between Tennessee Ave. &amp; Chesapeake Dr. will be closed for water main work. </description><pubDate>Mon, 29 Apr 2013 13:58:11 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Public Meeting - Gold Rush Red Line and Orange Line</title><link>http://charmeck.org/city/charlotte/cats/alerts/ridersalerts/Pages/042413a.aspx</link><description>CATS is hosting a public meeting to share information and solicit input regarding a proposed service reduction of the Gold Rush Red Line and discontinuation of the Gold Rush Orange Line Center City Circulator services</description><pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2013 12:17:22 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Road Closure - All Routes</title><link>http://charmeck.org/city/charlotte/cats/alerts/ridersalerts/Pages/041913a.aspx</link><description>Beginning April 21, 2013 through May 19, 2013, Trade Street will be closed to vehicular traffic between College Street and Caldwell Street due to construction.</description><pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2013 12:17:20 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Elizabeth 3k &amp; 8k run/walk - Routes 27, 39</title><link>http://charmeck.org/city/charlotte/cats/alerts/ridersalerts/Pages/041913b.aspx</link><description>On Saturday, April 20th,  Hawthorne Lane at Independence Park &amp; Elizabeth Neighborhood streets will be closed for the Elizabeth 3k &amp; 8k walk/run.</description><pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2013 12:17:20 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Road Closure - Route 15</title><link>http://charmeck.org/city/charlotte/cats/alerts/ridersalerts/Pages/041913c.aspx</link><description>On Saturday, April 20th, Randolph Rd. between Caswell St. &amp; Laurel Ave. will be closed for utility work.</description><pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2013 12:17:21 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Detour - Route 8</title><link>http://charmeck.org/city/charlotte/cats/alerts/ridersalerts/Pages/041913d.aspx</link><description>On Saturday, April, 20th, Thriftwood Dr. at Freedom Dr. will be closed for construction.</description><pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2013 12:17:21 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Silver Lot Closing - Route 80x</title><link>http://charmeck.org/city/charlotte/cats/alerts/ridersalerts/Pages/041713a.aspx</link><description>On Friday, April 19, 2013 the Silver Lot at Charlotte Motor Speedway will be closed for events.</description><pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2013 12:17:19 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>NoDa Grand Prix - Routes 3 and 23</title><link>http://charmeck.org/city/charlotte/cats/alerts/ridersalerts/Pages/041213a.aspx</link><description>On Sunday, April 14, 2013, the NoDa Grand Prix will take place. It will effect North Davidson St., 36th St., &amp; other streets in the NODA neighborhood.  The buses will follow the detour below.</description><pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2013 12:17:15 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>South Park Racefest - Routes 14, 19, 20, 29, 30, 57, &amp; 60</title><link>http://charmeck.org/city/charlotte/cats/alerts/ridersalerts/Pages/041213b.aspx</link><description>On Saturday, April 13, 2013, Barclay Downs Rd. &amp; Morrison Blvd. will close from 6:30 a.m. until 1:00  for the South Park Racefest.</description><pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2013 12:17:16 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Pet Palooza - Route 27</title><link>http://charmeck.org/city/charlotte/cats/alerts/ridersalerts/Pages/041213c.aspx</link><description>On Saturday, April 13, 2013, the Pet Palooza 5k begins on Park Ave. at 9:15a.m. to 12:00 p.m.</description><pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2013 12:17:16 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Presbyterian Hospital Criterium Bike Race - Routes 1, 2, 5, 7, 8, 11, 13, 16, 19, 21, 26, 34, &amp; 79x</title><link>http://charmeck.org/city/charlotte/cats/alerts/ridersalerts/Pages/041213d.aspx</link><description>OnSaturday, April 13, 2013, the Presbyterian Hospital Invitational BikeRace is scheduled to begin at 8:00 a.m., having events scheduled
throughout the day till 1:00 a.m.</description><pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2013 12:17:17 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Storm Water Work - Route 22</title><link>http://charmeck.org/city/charlotte/cats/alerts/ridersalerts/Pages/041213e.aspx</link><description>On Monday, April 15th, W. 28th St. between Grimes St. &amp; Catalina Ave. will be closed for Storm Water work.</description><pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2013 12:17:17 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Road Closure - Route 34</title><link>http://charmeck.org/city/charlotte/cats/alerts/ridersalerts/Pages/041213f.aspx</link><description>On Monday, April 15th, Toddville Rd. between Paw Creek Rd &amp; Tuckaseegee Rd. will be closed for construction.</description><pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2013 12:17:18 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Survey - All Routes</title><link>http://charmeck.org/city/charlotte/cats/alerts/ridersalerts/Pages/041213g.aspx</link><description>CATS will continue to conduct on-board surveys.  Surveyors wearing vests will approach customers at random.</description><pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2013 12:17:19 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>CATS Trivia Challenge Contest - All Routes</title><link>http://charmeck.org/city/charlotte/cats/alerts/ridersalerts/Pages/041113a.aspx</link><description>April 3-30

CATS Trivia Challenge Contest

There's still time to play!  Take the challenge and you could win a Kindle Fire.</description><pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2013 12:17:14 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>FreeMoreWest 5k 2013 - Routes 1, 5, 7, 8, 34x, 77x</title><link>http://charmeck.org/city/charlotte/cats/alerts/ridersalerts/Pages/041113b.aspx</link><description>On Friday, April 12th, from 5:00 pm to 7:30 pm W. 4th St., W. 5th St., W. Trade St., &amp; several streets in the vicinity will be closed for the FreeMoreWest 5k run.</description><pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2013 12:17:14 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>CATS Trivia - All Routes</title><link>http://charmeck.org/city/charlotte/cats/alerts/ridersalerts/Pages/040313a.aspx</link><description>Are you a smarty pants? Ok, here’s your chance to prove it. Play the CATS Trivia Challenge, and you could WIN one of three Kindle Fires.</description><pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2013 12:17:13 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>LYNX Blue Line Weekend Construction Line Cut Work</title><link>http://charmeck.org/city/charlotte/cats/alerts/ridersalerts/Pages/040313b.aspx</link><description>During the weekend of April 6-7, construction work near the LYNX Blue Line New Bern Station will continue. During this time, the LYNX Blue Line will operate to all stations from I-485/S. Blvd. Station to the Scaleybark Station.</description><pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2013 12:17:13 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Road Closure - Routes 9, 14, 15, 27, 39 &amp; Gold Rush</title><link>http://charmeck.org/city/charlotte/cats/alerts/ridersalerts/Pages/040113a.aspx</link><description>On Monday, April 1st to Saturday, April 6th Elizabeth Ave. between McDowell St. &amp; Kings Dr. will be closed for utility work.</description><pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2013 12:17:11 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Park &amp; Ride Relocation - Route 80x</title><link>http://charmeck.org/city/charlotte/cats/alerts/ridersalerts/Pages/040113b.aspx</link><description>On Thursday and Friday, April 4-5, 2013  the Silver Lot at Charlotte Motor Speedway will be closed for events.</description><pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2013 12:17:12 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Public Meeting Notice - Route 80x</title><link>http://charmeck.org/city/charlotte/cats/alerts/ridersalerts/Pages/032613a.aspx</link><description>The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) is holding an open house public meeting to solicit input regarding a proposal to relocate the Route 80X Cheddars Park and Ride to the future JW Clay Boulevard Park and Ride.</description><pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2013 12:17:10 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Holiday Schedule: Good Friday - All Routes</title><link>http://charmeck.org/city/charlotte/cats/alerts/ridersalerts/Pages/032513a.aspx</link><description>On Friday, March 29, 2013 the Charlotte Area Transit System will operate buses and trains according to its regular weekday schedule.</description><pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2013 12:17:10 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Public Meeting - Route 79x</title><link>http://charmeck.org/city/charlotte/cats/alerts/ridersalerts/Pages/032113a.aspx</link><description>The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) is holding an open house public meeting to receive input regarding a proposal to discontinue the Route 79X Concord Mills.</description><pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2013 12:17:09 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Shamrock Four Mile Run - Route 43</title><link>http://charmeck.org/city/charlotte/cats/alerts/ridersalerts/Pages/031513a.aspx</link><description>On Saturday, March 16th, Ballantyne Commons Pkwy. &amp; Ballantyne Corporate Pkwy. will be closed for the Shamrock Run</description><pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2013 12:17:09 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>St. Patrick's Day Parade and Festival</title><link>http://charmeck.org/city/charlotte/cats/alerts/ridersalerts/Pages/031613a.aspx</link><description>On Saturday, March 16, 2013 the annual St. Patrick’s Day parade begins on North Tryon and 9th Streets and runs from 10:30 a.m. until 1:00 p.m.</description><pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2013 12:17:08 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Friendship Gardens TO GO re-opens at Charlotte Transportation Center</title><link>http://charmeck.org/city/charlotte/cats/alerts/ridersalerts/Pages/030813a.aspx</link><description>Friendship Gardens TO GO will bring fresh produce
to the Charlotte Transportation Center every
Thursday from March 14 to October 24.</description><pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2013 12:17:07 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>LYNX Blue Line Extension Art Exhibition -Routes 3, 4, 11, 13, 22, 29, 39, 54x, 79x, 80x, 204, 211</title><link>http://charmeck.org/city/charlotte/cats/alerts/ridersalerts/Pages/030613a.aspx</link><description>An exhibition of the proposed art for the LYNX Blue Line Extension light rail project is presented at Innovation Institute at McColl Center for Visual Art</description><pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2013 12:17:06 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>LYNX Blue Line Weekend Construction Line Cut Work</title><link>http://charmeck.org/city/charlotte/cats/alerts/ridersalerts/Pages/030613b.aspx</link><description>During the weekend of Mar. 9-10, construction work near the LYNX Blue Line New Bern Station will continue. </description><pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2013 12:17:06 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Road Closure - Route 34</title><link>http://charmeck.org/city/charlotte/cats/alerts/ridersalerts/Pages/030413a.aspx</link><description>On Monday, March 4th, Toddville Rd. between Paw Creek Rd &amp; Tuckaseegee Rd. will be closed for construction.</description><pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2013 12:17:05 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Origin/Destination Study - All Routes</title><link>http://charmeck.org/city/charlotte/cats/alerts/ridersalerts/Pages/022813a.aspx</link><description>CATS will conduct on-board surveys over the next few weeks.</description><pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2013 12:17:04 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>CIAA Bus Detour</title><link>http://charmeck.org/city/charlotte/cats/alerts/ridersalerts/Pages/022613a.aspx</link><description>CIAA Express Route Detours</description><pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2013 12:17:03 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>CIAA Tournament Street Closings - All Local Routes</title><link>http://charmeck.org/city/charlotte/cats/alerts/ridersalerts/Pages/022613b.aspx</link><description>CIAA Detour - All Local Routes</description><pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2013 12:17:04 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>LYNX Blue Line Weekend Construction Line Cut Work</title><link>http://charmeck.org/city/charlotte/cats/alerts/ridersalerts/Pages/022113a.aspx</link><description>During the weekend of Feb. 23-24, construction work near the LYNX Blue Line New Bern Station will begin</description><pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2013 12:17:03 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Public Meeting - Routes 17, 51x, 64x, 65x, 74x, 94, 221, and a new route on Highway 51</title><link>http://charmeck.org/city/charlotte/cats/alerts/ridersalerts/Pages/021913a.aspx</link><description>The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) is holding open house public meetings to solicit input regarding proposed adjustments to several routes.</description><pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2013 12:17:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Street Closure for Utility work - Routes 9 and 27</title><link>http://charmeck.org/city/charlotte/cats/alerts/ridersalerts/Pages/021913b.aspx</link><description>Effective immediately,  Kings Dr. between Elizabeth Ave. &amp; 7th St. will be closed for utility work.</description><pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2013 12:17:01 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>CIAA Tournament Service - Gold Rush Red &amp; Orange Line</title><link>http://charmeck.org/city/charlotte/cats/alerts/ridersalerts/Pages/021913c.aspx</link><description>During the CIAA Basketball Tournament, Tuesday, February 26 – Saturday, March 2, the Gold Rush Red Line will operate extended hours from Johnson C. Smith to 4th &amp; McDowell.</description><pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2013 12:17:02 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Public Meeting - Routes 18, 20, and 29</title><link>http://charmeck.org/city/charlotte/cats/alerts/ridersalerts/Pages/021513a.aspx</link><description>The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) is holding an open house public meeting to solicit input regarding proposed adjustments to several routes.</description><pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2013 12:16:59 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Public Meeting - Routes 9, 23, 29, 40x, 46x* and 222</title><link>http://charmeck.org/city/charlotte/cats/alerts/ridersalerts/Pages/021413a.aspx</link><description>The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) is holding an open house public meeting to solicit input regarding proposed adjustments to several routes.</description><pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2013 12:16:59 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Public Meeting - Routes 17, 40x, 46x, 51x, 64x, 65x, 74x, and Gold Rush</title><link>http://charmeck.org/city/charlotte/cats/alerts/ridersalerts/Pages/021313a.aspx</link><description>The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) is holding an open house public meeting to solicit input regarding proposed adjustments to several routes.</description><pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2013 12:16:58 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Detour for Crane work - Routes 8, 34</title><link>http://charmeck.org/city/charlotte/cats/alerts/ridersalerts/Pages/021313b.aspx</link><description>On Saturday, February 16th, 4th St. between Johnson &amp; Wales Way &amp; S. Irwin Ave. will be closed for crane work.</description><pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2013 12:16:58 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Temporary Closure of Portions of the Multi-use Trail Along the LYNX Blue Line</title><link>http://charmeck.org/city/charlotte/cats/alerts/ridersalerts/Pages/021213a.aspx</link><description>Improvements are being made to a portion of the City’s multi-use trail located along the LYNX Blue Line between Remount Road and the New Bern Station.</description><pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2013 12:16:57 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Detour - Routes 8 &amp; 8N</title><link>http://charmeck.org/city/charlotte/cats/alerts/ridersalerts/Pages/020813a.aspx</link><description>On Monday, February 11th, Hovis Rd. between Interurban Ave. &amp; Bradford Dr. will be closed for Storm Water pipe installation.</description><pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2013 12:16:56 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Cupid's Cup 5k - Routes 6, 19, 25</title><link>http://charmeck.org/city/charlotte/cats/alerts/ridersalerts/Pages/020713a.aspx</link><description>On Saturday, February 9th, the Cupid’s Cup 5K Race will begin at 7:00 AM on East Blvd. in front of Freedom Park and will last until 10:30 AM.</description><pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2013 12:16:54 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>LYNX Blue Line Single Tracking</title><link>http://charmeck.org/city/charlotte/cats/alerts/ridersalerts/Pages/020713b.aspx</link><description>On Sunday, February 10 from 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. contractors will be performing work along the LYNX Blue Line.</description><pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2013 12:16:55 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Detour - Routes 1,5,6,7,8,9,11,13,14,15,17,20,21,22,26,34,39,77x &amp; Gold Rush</title><link>http://charmeck.org/city/charlotte/cats/alerts/ridersalerts/Pages/012813a.aspx</link><description>On January 29th, the Circus is coming to uptown!!  The annual Animal Walk will take place on 3rd St., Graham St., Trade St., Caldwell St.</description><pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2013 12:16:53 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>February 4, 2013 Schedule Change</title><link>http://charmeck.org/city/charlotte/cats/alerts/ridersalerts/Pages/012413a.aspx</link><description>The following are the planned service adjustments for CATS services to be implemented on February 4, 2013.</description><pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2013 12:16:53 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Detour - Route 29: Effective January 23 - 25, 2013</title><link>http://charmeck.org/city/charlotte/cats/alerts/ridersalerts/Pages/012313a.aspx</link><description>On Wednesday, January 23rd until Friday, January 25th,  Sharon Amity Rd between Delane Ave &amp; Montague Street will be closed for Railroad work.</description><pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2013 12:16:52 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Inclement Weather, All Routes - Effective January 17, 2013</title><link>http://charmeck.org/city/charlotte/cats/alerts/ridersalerts/Pages/011713a.aspx</link><description>We want you to know that CATS is prepared for inclement weather and ready to provide the transportation you need.</description><pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2013 12:16:52 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Martin luther King, Jr. Parade &amp; Holiday Schedule - January 19 &amp; January 21, 2013</title><link>http://charmeck.org/city/charlotte/cats/alerts/ridersalerts/Pages/011613a.aspx</link><description>On Saturday, January 19, 2013 the Martin Luther King Jr Parade and parade preparation will begin on N. Tryon Street at 9:00am and last until 3:00 pm. The parade will proceed southbound on Tryon from 9th Street to Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.</description><pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2013 12:16:51 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Detour - Route 2: Effective January 14-February 2, 2013</title><link>http://charmeck.org/city/charlotte/cats/alerts/ridersalerts/Pages/011413a.aspx</link><description>On Monday, January 14th, Carlyle Dr. between Paisley Pl. &amp; Whitehall Dr. will be closed for Storm Water work.</description><pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2013 12:16:50 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Winter Break Service UNCC Shuttle - Effective January 6- 9 2013</title><link>http://charmeck.org/city/charlotte/cats/alerts/ridersalerts/Pages/010413a.aspx</link><description>As part of the UNCC Winter Break, UNCC Shuttle Services will be modified. January 1 -5, 2013, the UNCC Shuttles will not operate bus services.</description><pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2013 12:16:50 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>South Park Transit Center - Closed for Repair - Effective January 3 - 5, 2013</title><link>http://charmeck.org/city/charlotte/cats/alerts/ridersalerts/Pages/010313a.aspx</link><description>Beginning Thursday, January 3, 2013 at 7:00 pm thru Saturday, January 5, 2013, the SouthPark Mall Transit Community Center will be closed for repairs.</description><pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2013 12:16:49 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Park &amp; Ride Closure Routes 64x &amp; 65x, Effective December 27, 2012</title><link>http://charmeck.org/city/charlotte/cats/alerts/ridersalerts/Pages/122812a.aspx</link><description>Effective immediately, the CATS park and ride lot at BJs off of Conference Drive and Independence will be closed indefinitely.</description><pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2013 12:16:49 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Detour All Routes December 31, 2012 - January 1, 2013</title><link>http://charmeck.org/city/charlotte/cats/alerts/ridersalerts/Pages/122712a.aspx</link><description>On Monday, December 31st starting at 7:00 pm, First Night Festivities will take place in Uptown.</description><pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2013 12:16:48 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Detour Routes 2,18,21 &amp; 26 December 26-27, 2012</title><link>http://charmeck.org/city/charlotte/cats/alerts/ridersalerts/Pages/122012a.aspx</link><description>On Wednesday, December 26th and Thursday, December 27th, the  Belk Bowl and Fan Fest will take place uptown.  Streets around Panthers Stadium will be closed.</description><pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2013 12:16:48 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Holiday Schedule ALL ROUTES</title><link>http://charmeck.org/city/charlotte/cats/alerts/ridersalerts/Pages/121912a.aspx</link><description>On Monday, December 24, 2012, the Charlotte Area Transit System and the LYNX Blue Line will operate buses and trains according to its Saturday schedule. </description><pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2013 12:16:47 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Detour Route 9 &amp; 27 December 3 - 19, 2012</title><link>http://charmeck.org/city/charlotte/cats/alerts/ridersalerts/Pages/121412a.aspx</link><description>Kings Drive at Central Piedmont Community College (CPCC) remains closed for utility work. Elizabeth Avenue has reopened at the intersection of Kings Drive.  </description><pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2013 12:16:46 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Detour Routes 2,5,21 &amp; 26 November 30 and December 1</title><link>http://charmeck.org/city/charlotte/cats/alerts/ridersalerts/Pages/11302012a.aspx</link><description>On Friday November 30th at 9:00 am to Saturday, December 1st at 11:30 pm, the ACC Football Championship Fan Fest will take place on Mint St. between Stonewall &amp; Morehead Streets.

</description><pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2013 12:16:42 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Detour 9 &amp; 27 December 3 - 12</title><link>http://charmeck.org/city/charlotte/cats/alerts/ridersalerts/Pages/11302012b.aspx</link><description>Starting Monday, December 3rd, the intersection of Elizabeth Ave. and Kings Dr. at Central Piedmont Community College (CPCC) will be closed for utility work.

</description><pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2013 12:16:44 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Detour 14, 15 &amp; 39 December 3 - December 12</title><link>http://charmeck.org/city/charlotte/cats/alerts/ridersalerts/Pages/11302012c.aspx</link><description>Starting Monday, December 3rd, the intersection of Elizabeth Ave. and Kings Dr. at Central Piedmont Community College (CPCC) will be closed for utility work.

</description><pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2013 12:16:45 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Detour Gold Rush December 3 - December 12</title><link>http://charmeck.org/city/charlotte/cats/alerts/ridersalerts/Pages/11302012d.aspx</link><description>Starting Monday, December 3rd, the intersection of Elizabeth Ave. and Kings Dr. at Central Piedmont Community College (CPCC) will be closed for utility work.

</description><pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2013 12:16:46 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Detour Route 16 &amp; 19 December 1, 2012</title><link>http://charmeck.org/city/charlotte/cats/alerts/ridersalerts/Pages/11292012a.aspx</link><description>On Saturday, December 1st, the ACC Championship Chase 5k will take place on South Tryon St. &amp; Mint St.</description><pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2013 12:16:39 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Detour Routes 1, 8, 34 - November 27 - November 28</title><link>http://charmeck.org/city/charlotte/cats/alerts/ridersalerts/Pages/11272012a.aspx</link><description>On Tuesday, November 27th &amp; Wednesday, November 28th, from 9:00 a.m to 4:00 p.m., Eastbound W. Trade St. @ Cedar St. will be closed for utility work.</description><pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2013 12:16:37 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Detour Saturday November 24th 7am - 10 am</title><link>http://charmeck.org/city/charlotte/cats/alerts/ridersalerts/Pages/11212012a.aspx</link><description>On Saturday, November 24 from 7:00 – 10:00 a.m. eastbound Trade Street between College and Brevard Streets will be closed for the Charlotte Checkers 5K.</description><pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2013 12:16:35 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Detour - November 22 - Belk Carolina’s Carrousel Thanksgiving Day Parade 2012</title><link>http://charmeck.org/city/charlotte/cats/alerts/ridersalerts/Pages/11202012a.aspx</link><description>On Thursday, November 22nd, the  Belk Carolina’s Carrousel Thanksgiving Day Parade 2012 will take place uptown.</description><pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2013 12:16:30 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Detour Route 19 - November 22, 2012 Turkey Trot Race</title><link>http://charmeck.org/city/charlotte/cats/alerts/ridersalerts/Pages/11202012b.aspx</link><description>On Thursday, November 22, 2012, from 5:30 am to 12:00 pm, Barclay Downs Rd. and Morrison Blvd. will be closed for the SouthPark Turkey Trot.  </description><pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2013 12:16:32 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Detour - Marathon Saturday November 17, 2012</title><link>http://charmeck.org/city/charlotte/cats/alerts/ridersalerts/Pages/Detour-MarathonSaturdayNovember17,2012.aspx</link><description>On Saturday, November 17th the Thunder Road Marathon will take place.  The following streets will be closed for the event</description><pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2013 12:16:29 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Thanksgiving Holiday Schedule</title><link>http://charmeck.org/city/charlotte/cats/alerts/ridersalerts/Pages/11132012a.aspx</link><description>On Thursday, November 22, 2012, the Charlotte Area Transit System bus routes and the LYNX Blue Line services will operate according to their Sunday schedule. No express service will operate on that day.
</description><pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2013 12:16:27 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Public Meeting Routes 221 &amp; 232 November 13, 2012</title><link>http://charmeck.org/city/charlotte/cats/alerts/ridersalerts/Pages/11052012a.aspx</link><description>The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) will host a public meeting to discuss proposed route adjustments to Routes 221 and 232. </description><pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2013 12:16:25 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Route 80x Park &amp; Ride Temporary Move</title><link>http://charmeck.org/city/charlotte/cats/alerts/ridersalerts/Pages/11012012a.aspx</link><description>During that time, CATS customers can use the Lot Q at Charlotte Motor Speedway.</description><pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2013 12:16:20 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Public Meeting Route 82x - November 13, 2012</title><link>http://charmeck.org/city/charlotte/cats/alerts/ridersalerts/Pages/10312012a.aspx</link><description>On Tuesday, November 13, 2012, the Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) will host a public meeting to discuss proposed route adjustments to Route 82X Rock Hill Express.</description><pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2013 12:16:15 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Public Meeting Routes 97, 98 &amp; 99 November 15, 2012</title><link>http://charmeck.org/city/charlotte/cats/alerts/ridersalerts/Pages/10312012b.aspx</link><description>On Thursday, November 15, 2012, the Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) will host a public meeting to discuss proposed route adjustments to the North Mecklenburg Village Riders.</description><pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2013 12:16:17 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Detour for Race October 20, 2012: Routes 2, 6, 10, 16, 19</title><link>http://charmeck.org/city/charlotte/cats/alerts/ridersalerts/Pages/10192012a.aspx</link><description>On Saturday, October 20th, the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer race will take place uptown.</description><pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2013 12:16:10 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Detour Routes 6, 18 October 21 - 22, 2012</title><link>http://charmeck.org/city/charlotte/cats/alerts/ridersalerts/Pages/10192012b.aspx</link><description>On Sunday, October 21st to Monday October 22nd, East Blvd. between Lombardy Circle &amp; Maryland Ave (near Freedom Park entrance), will be closed.  </description><pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2013 12:16:12 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Detour Route 6 For Race on October 20, 2012</title><link>http://charmeck.org/city/charlotte/cats/alerts/ridersalerts/Pages/10192012c.aspx</link><description>On Saturday, October 20th the Hopebuilders 5k will take place on Morehead Street between Harding Pl. &amp; Kenilworth Ave.</description><pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2013 12:16:14 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Detour - Route 4 Till November 4, 2012</title><link>http://charmeck.org/city/charlotte/cats/alerts/ridersalerts/Pages/10182012a.aspx</link><description>On Wednesday, October 17th until November 13th,  Belmont Ave. @ Harrill St. &amp; Pegram St. @ 18th St. will be closed for utility work.</description><pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2013 12:16:09 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Detour Route 17 - October 22 - November 5, 2012</title><link>http://charmeck.org/city/charlotte/cats/alerts/ridersalerts/Pages/10182012b.aspx</link><description>On Monday, October 22nd until Monday November 5th, Commonwealth Ave. &amp; The Plaza will be closed for road construction.  </description><pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2013 12:16:10 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Route Detours Due to Crop Walk October 13, 2012</title><link>http://charmeck.org/city/charlotte/cats/alerts/ridersalerts/Pages/10122012a.aspx</link><description>On Sunday, October 14, 2012, the annual CROP WALK returns uptown at Memorial Stadium. The walk route will start at 12:30 pm and will effect the following streets: Kings Drive, Elizabeth Ave., 7th St. between Central Ave., and</description><pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2013 12:16:08 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Detour Routes 2, 16, &amp; 19 October 13, 2012</title><link>http://charmeck.org/city/charlotte/cats/alerts/ridersalerts/Pages/10122012b.aspx</link><description>On Saturday, October 13th, the Tunnel to Tower will take place.  The following streets will be effected:  S. Tryon St, Church St, Summit Ave, &amp; several streets in the Wilmore neighborhood.</description><pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2013 12:16:08 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Detour Routes 2,6,10 &amp; 19 Sunday October 14, 2012</title><link>http://charmeck.org/city/charlotte/cats/alerts/ridersalerts/Pages/10122012c.aspx</link><description>On Sunday, October 14th, the Kasey Kane 5k run will take place uptown.  The race will effect Mint St, Stonewall St, Morehead St, McDowell St, &amp; MLK, Jr. Blvd.</description><pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2013 12:16:09 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Route 80X Park N Ride Temporary Move</title><link>http://charmeck.org/city/charlotte/cats/alerts/ridersalerts/Pages/10112012a.aspx</link><description>On Thursday, October 11th &amp; Friday, October 12th,  the Silver Lot at Charlotte Motor Speedway will be closed for events</description><pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2013 12:16:07 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Bank of America 500 Service</title><link>http://charmeck.org/city/charlotte/cats/alerts/ridersalerts/Pages/10102012a.aspx</link><description>On Saturday, October 13, 2012 the Charlotte Area Transit System will operate additional service on route 79X Concord Mills Express to take customers to the Bank of America 500 race at Charlotte Motor Speedway.  </description><pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2013 12:16:06 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure</title><link>http://charmeck.org/city/charlotte/cats/alerts/ridersalerts/Pages/10052012.aspx</link><description>On Saturday, October 6th, the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure will take place.</description><pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2013 12:16:05 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Detour - Routes 2,16, &amp; 19 September 29, 2012</title><link>http://charmeck.org/city/charlotte/cats/alerts/ridersalerts/Pages/09282012a.aspx</link><description>On Saturday, September 29th from 12:00 pm to 8:00 pm,  S. Tryon Street between Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd &amp; Stonewall Street will be closed.</description><pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2013 12:16:03 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Detour - Routes 27 &amp; 39</title><link>http://charmeck.org/city/charlotte/cats/alerts/ridersalerts/Pages/09282012b.aspx</link><description>On Saturday September 29th through Monday October 1st, the intersection of 7th St. &amp; Hawthorne Ln. will be closed for utility work.  The buses will follow the detours as follows:</description><pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2013 12:16:04 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Detour - Route 39 October 1, 2012</title><link>http://charmeck.org/city/charlotte/cats/alerts/ridersalerts/Pages/09282012c.aspx</link><description>On Monday, October 1st, until Friday October 5th,  Hawthorne Ln. between 7th St. &amp; 8th St., the outbound lanes will close each day from 6:30pm until 6:00am for utility work. </description><pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2013 12:16:05 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>LYNX BLE Public Meeting on Transit Station Area Plans</title><link>http://charmeck.org/city/charlotte/cats/alerts/ridersalerts/Pages/09272012.aspx</link><description>You are invited to participate in the LYNX Blue Line Extension (BLE) Transit Station Area Plans Development Process.  </description><pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2013 12:16:03 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Detour - Routes 2, 16 &amp; 19 9-22-2012 thru 9-23-2012</title><link>http://charmeck.org/city/charlotte/cats/alerts/ridersalerts/Pages/09202012a.aspx</link><description>On Saturday, September 22 and Sunday, September 23, S. Tryon St. between Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. &amp; Stonewall St. &amp; College St. between 3rd St. &amp; Stonewall St., will be closed for events.</description><pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2013 12:16:02 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Street Closure Detour -Saturday September 15, 2012 - 6:30am - 12:00pm</title><link>http://charmeck.org/city/charlotte/cats/alerts/ridersalerts/Pages/09132012a.aspx</link><description>On Saturday, September 15th, Trade St. between College St. &amp; Brevard St. will be closed due to roof work at the Bank of America parking deck.</description><pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2013 12:16:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Detour - Routes 26 and 204 - Street Closure</title><link>http://charmeck.org/city/charlotte/cats/alerts/ridersalerts/Pages/09132012b.aspx</link><description>On Tuesday, September 18th, at 9:00 am LaSalle St. between Newcastle St. &amp; Jennings St., &amp; Kennesaw Dr. between LaSalle St. &amp; Hateras Ave. will be closed for storm drain construction.  </description><pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2013 12:16:01 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Detour Saturday September 15 - Hit the Brixx Race</title><link>http://charmeck.org/city/charlotte/cats/alerts/ridersalerts/Pages/09132012c.aspx</link><description>On September 15, 2012 between 6:00 am - 11:30 am the
Hit the Brixx 5k &amp; 10k Race will occur causing bus detours on Eastbound 6th &amp; 7th Streets between College &amp; E. 5th Streets as well as Elizabeth Neighborhood Streets.  
 
</description><pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2013 12:16:02 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Route 80X Temporary Speedway Park n Ride Move</title><link>http://charmeck.org/city/charlotte/cats/alerts/ridersalerts/Pages/09122012a.aspx</link><description>On Thursday, September 13th, Friday, September 14th, Thursday, September 20th and Friday, September 21st, 2012, the Silver Lot at Charlotte Motor Speedway will be closed for events.</description><pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2013 12:16:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Route 80X Speedway Park n Ride Move</title><link>http://charmeck.org/city/charlotte/cats/alerts/ridersalerts/Pages/09052012a.aspx</link><description>On Thursday, September  6, 2012, the Silver Lot at Charlotte Motor Speedway will be closed for events.</description><pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2013 12:15:58 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Continue to use Temporary Transit Center September 6th, 2012</title><link>http://charmeck.org/city/charlotte/cats/alerts/ridersalerts/Pages/09052012b.aspx</link><description>Due to severe weather forecasted for Thursday, President Obama’s acceptance speech will now be at Time Warner Cable Arena instead of Bank of America Stadium.   </description><pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2013 12:15:58 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Detour - Routes 48X, 53X, 54X, 77X, 80X September 4th and 5th</title><link>http://charmeck.org/city/charlotte/cats/alerts/ridersalerts/Pages/09022012a.aspx</link><description>On Tuesday, September 4th and Wednesday, September 5th, 2012 routes 48X, 53X, 54X, 77X, and 80X will detour because of events associated with the DNC. </description><pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2013 12:15:56 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Detour - Routes 41X, 82X, 85X, 88X September 4th and 5th</title><link>http://charmeck.org/city/charlotte/cats/alerts/ridersalerts/Pages/09022012b.aspx</link><description>On Tuesday, September 4th and Wednesday, September 5th, 2012 routes 41X, 82X, 85X, and 88X will detour because of events associated with the DNC.  </description><pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2013 12:15:57 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Detour - Routes 45X, 61X, 62X September 4th and 5th</title><link>http://charmeck.org/city/charlotte/cats/alerts/ridersalerts/Pages/09022012c.aspx</link><description>On Tuesday, September 4th and Wednesday, September 5th, 2012 routes 45X, 61X and 62X will detour because of events associated with the Democratic National Convention.  </description><pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2013 12:15:57 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>DNC Detour - Routes 40X, 51X, 64X, 65X, 74X September 4th and 5th</title><link>http://charmeck.org/city/charlotte/cats/alerts/ridersalerts/Pages/09012012a.aspx</link><description>On Tuesday, September 4th and Wednesday, September 5th, 2012 routes 40X, 51X, 64X, 65X, and 74X will detour because of events associated with the DNC.  
</description><pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2013 12:15:55 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Ride CATS to CarolinaFest</title><link>http://charmeck.org/city/charlotte/cats/alerts/ridersalerts/Pages/08312012.aspx</link><description>The Carolina Fest is on Labor Day, Monday, September 3, 2012, and CATS is ready to take you to the festival.  CATS offers 24 bus routes that will travel into Uptown Charlotte for the Carolina Fest,</description><pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2013 12:15:55 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gold Rush Red Line - Effective August 29, 2012 - September 7, 2012</title><link>http://charmeck.org/city/charlotte/cats/alerts/ridersalerts/Pages/08292012a.aspx</link><description>On August 29th, through September 7th,  Trolleys will not enter the JCSU campus. The following detour will be in effect:</description><pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2013 12:15:54 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Detour - Routes 2, 16, 19 Saturday and Sunday</title><link>http://charmeck.org/city/charlotte/cats/alerts/ridersalerts/Pages/02242012a.aspx</link><description>On Saturday, August 25th, until Sunday, August 26, Pride Charlotte will take place uptown on S. Tryon St. between 4th St. &amp; Stonewall St.</description><pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2013 12:15:52 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Detour - Ortho Carolina Race August 25, 2012</title><link>http://charmeck.org/city/charlotte/cats/alerts/ridersalerts/Pages/02242012b.aspx</link><description>On Saturday, August 25th, the Ortho Carolina Classic 10k &amp; 5k race will take place.  The effected streets are Hawthorne Ln, Commonwealth Ave, Monroe Rd, &amp; several other streets in the area. </description><pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2013 12:15:53 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Detour - Route 17 -Saturday, August 25, 2012 - 8:00am - Sunday, August 26, 2012 - 3:00am</title><link>http://charmeck.org/city/charlotte/cats/alerts/ridersalerts/Pages/20242012c.aspx</link><description>On Saturday, August 25th until Sunday, August 26th, the Common Ground Event will take place on Thomas Ave. between Central Ave. &amp; Commonwealth Ave.  </description><pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2013 12:15:53 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Labor Day Schedule September 3, 2012</title><link>http://charmeck.org/city/charlotte/cats/alerts/ridersalerts/Pages/08212012a.aspx</link><description>On Monday, September 3, CATS services will be operating on a holiday schedule for Labor Day.  CATS buses will run per their Sunday schedule.  There is no express service operating on this day.  </description><pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2013 12:15:52 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Detour - August 18, 2012 - Routes 1, 5, 7, 8, 11, 13, 21, 22, 26, 34, 79x</title><link>http://charmeck.org/city/charlotte/cats/alerts/ridersalerts/Pages/08172012a.aspx</link><description>On Saturday, August 18th from 8:30 am to 12 noon, the Square (Trade &amp; Tryon Streets), will be closed to traffic.</description><pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2013 12:15:51 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>It's Football Time</title><link>http://charmeck.org/city/charlotte/cats/alerts/ridersalerts/Pages/08132012a.aspx</link><description>Hey football fans.  This season purchase your LYNX Light Rail ticket online and enjoy a convenient, safe, and inexpensive ride to and from every home football game.</description><pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2013 12:15:50 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Detour Routes:13, 12, 22, 26 8/11/2012</title><link>http://charmeck.org/city/charlotte/cats/alerts/ridersalerts/Pages/08102012a.aspx</link><description>On Saturday, August 11, the NC Music Factory Rock N Run will take place on Statesville Ave, Dalton Ave, Seaboard St, Johnson St. &amp; several streets in the Greeneville neighborhood. </description><pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2013 12:15:49 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Panther Game Day Detours: Routes 2,5,21,26</title><link>http://charmeck.org/city/charlotte/cats/alerts/ridersalerts/Pages/08102012b.aspx</link><description>On Panther game days Routes 2,5,21 and 16 will have temporary detours.  Mint Street will close between Morehead &amp; Stonewall Streets before and after all Carolina Panthers home football games.</description><pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2013 12:15:49 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Detour - August 4th - Routes 1,6,10,16,19,25 </title><link>http://charmeck.org/city/charlotte/cats/alerts/ridersalerts/Pages/08032012a.aspx</link><description>On Saturday, August 4 from 6:30 to 10:00 am, Mint Street between Morehead &amp; Stonewall Streets, Graham Street between Mint &amp; 3rd Streets, Stonewall St, Kenilworth Ave &amp; Morehead St. will be closed for the Carolina Panthers Blue Points 5k run</description><pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2013 12:15:48 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Detour Routes: 1, 2, 5, 7, 8, 11, 13, 16, 18, 19, 21, 22, 26, 34</title><link>http://charmeck.org/city/charlotte/cats/alerts/ridersalerts/Pages/08022011a.aspx</link><description>As of Wednesday, August 1st, due to road work on Trade St. &amp; College St. around the CTC, buses will be following the detours below</description><pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2013 12:15:48 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>LYNX Single Track Sunday July 29, 2012</title><link>http://charmeck.org/city/charlotte/cats/alerts/ridersalerts/Pages/07272012a.aspx</link><description>The LYNX line will experience single tracking of trips between 9:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. on July 29, 2012.</description><pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2013 12:15:47 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Route 18 &amp; 20 Detour July 27 - 28</title><link>http://charmeck.org/city/charlotte/cats/alerts/ridersalerts/Pages/07262012a.aspx</link><description>On Friday, July 27th from 7:00 pm until Saturday, July 28th at 7:00 pm the 24 Hours of Booty will be held in Charlotte and will effect Queens Rd, Selwyn Ave, Queens Rd West &amp; Hopedale Avenue.</description><pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2013 12:15:44 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Routes: 40x, 51x, 64x, 65x, 74x Bus Stop Temporary Closed</title><link>http://charmeck.org/city/charlotte/cats/alerts/ridersalerts/Pages/07262012b.aspx</link><description>On Friday, July 27th at 6:00 pm, until Monday, July 30th at 7:00 am, College St. between Trade St. &amp; 5th St. will be closed for Storm Drain improvement.  </description><pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2013 12:15:45 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>LYNX Park n Ride Lot Construction</title><link>http://charmeck.org/city/charlotte/cats/alerts/ridersalerts/Pages/07262012c.aspx</link><description>This is a reminder that construction work for the new parking guidance system is underway and will continue over the next several weeks. </description><pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2013 12:15:46 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>South Park Transit Center Detours</title><link>http://charmeck.org/city/charlotte/cats/alerts/ridersalerts/Pages/07232012a.aspx</link><description>Due to the Roof collapse at the South Park Mall Routes 18, 19, 57 and 60 will have detours.  </description><pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2013 12:15:43 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Route 40x &amp; 9 Public Meeting - Route Adjustments</title><link>http://charmeck.org/city/charlotte/cats/alerts/ridersalerts/Pages/07232012b.aspx</link><description>On Tuesday, August 7, 2012, the Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) will host a public meeting to discuss proposed route adjustments for Routes 40X Albemarle Road Express and 9 Central Avenue.</description><pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2013 12:15:44 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Route 17 Detour - July 19 - July 21</title><link>http://charmeck.org/city/charlotte/cats/alerts/ridersalerts/Pages/07202012a.aspx</link><description>Until Saturday, July 21st at 7:00 pm, Thomas Ave. between Central Ave.  Commonwealth Ave will be closed for construction.</description><pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2013 12:15:42 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Temporary Bus Stop Closure - 18, 19, 40X, 51X, 64X, 65X, 74X</title><link>http://charmeck.org/city/charlotte/cats/alerts/ridersalerts/Pages/07192012a.aspx</link><description>Due to construction, the bus stop located on College St. at 4th St will be temporarily discontinued. </description><pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2013 12:15:41 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>LYNX Park N Ride Lot Construction</title><link>http://charmeck.org/city/charlotte/cats/alerts/ridersalerts/Pages/07192012b.aspx</link><description>Beginning Monday, July 23 – Friday, July 27, CATS will begin the first phase of installing a new parking guidance system.  </description><pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2013 12:15:42 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Get Info on Rerouting Service During DNC @ Transportation Fairs</title><link>http://charmeck.org/city/charlotte/cats/alerts/ridersalerts/Pages/07182012a.aspx</link><description>Learn about Rerouted CATS Service at Transportation Fairs. From September 3rd through September 5th, CATS will operate the transportation center from a temporary location at the corners of S. Mint Street and 3rd Street.</description><pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2013 12:15:41 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Route 30 Detour - July 14, 2012</title><link>http://charmeck.org/city/charlotte/cats/alerts/ridersalerts/Pages/07132012a.aspx</link><description>On Saturday, July 14th, from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm Hoskins Rd. between Chesapeake Dr. &amp; Brookshire will be closed for construction.  </description><pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2013 12:15:40 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>July 4, 2012 Service Hours</title><link>http://charmeck.org/city/charlotte/cats/alerts/ridersalerts/Pages/06292012a.aspx</link><description>On Wednesday, July 4, 2012, all Charlotte Area Transit System bus routes and the LYNX Blue Line will operate its Sunday service schedule in observance of the Independence Day holiday. </description><pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2013 12:15:39 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Shriners Parade Detour - July 4, 2012</title><link>http://charmeck.org/city/charlotte/cats/alerts/ridersalerts/Pages/06292012b.aspx</link><description>The Imperial Shiner’s Parade will take place between 12:30 pm and 5:30 pm.  As a result Tryon Street will be closed between 9th St and 3rd St.  </description><pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2013 12:15:39 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Route 80x Park n Ride Lot Change</title><link>http://charmeck.org/city/charlotte/cats/alerts/ridersalerts/Pages/06282012a.aspx</link><description>On Monday, July 2, 2012 the 80X Concord Express will no longer pick up at the Concord Convention Center. </description><pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2013 12:15:38 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Route 80X -- Concord Express detours through July 2, 2012</title><link>http://charmeck.org/city/charlotte/cats/alerts/ridersalerts/Pages/06222012.aspx</link><description>Certain parking lots will be unavailable starting Monday June 25, 2012 through Monday, July 2, 2012 due to activities at the Embassy Suite Concord Convention Center.</description><pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2013 12:15:37 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Route 42 – Carowinds Amusement Park</title><link>http://charmeck.org/city/charlotte/cats/alerts/ridersalerts/Pages/06142012a.aspx</link><description>Daily service to Carowinds starts June 18 through August 12.</description><pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2013 12:15:36 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Detour - Taste of Charlotte June 7 - 10, 2012</title><link>http://charmeck.org/city/charlotte/cats/alerts/ridersalerts/Pages/06052012a.aspx</link><description>Starting on Thursday, June 7th at 12:00 p.m. and continuing through Sunday, June 10th, the buses on the below routes will be on detour because of Taste of Charlotte activities.</description><pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2013 12:15:36 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Route 19 Detour May 29 - July 29, 2012</title><link>http://charmeck.org/city/charlotte/cats/alerts/ridersalerts/Pages/05312012a.aspx</link><description>From May 29 until July 29, 2012, Park Rd. and Kenilworth Ave./Scott Ave. will be under construction. </description><pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2013 12:15:35 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Route 80X Park N Ride Temporary Closure</title><link>http://charmeck.org/city/charlotte/cats/alerts/ridersalerts/Pages/05252012a.aspx</link><description>On Monday, May 28, through Friday, June 1, 2012, the Embassy Suites Concord and Concord Convention Center Park and Ride will be temparily closed for repair activities.</description><pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2013 12:15:34 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>All Routes Memorial Day</title><link>http://charmeck.org/city/charlotte/cats/alerts/ridersalerts/Pages/05232012a.aspx</link><description>On Monday, May 28, 2012, the Charlotte Area Transit System bus routes and the LYNX Blue Line, will operate its Sunday service schedule in
observance of the Memorial Day Holiday.
</description><pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2013 12:15:34 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Speed Street Route Detours</title><link>http://charmeck.org/city/charlotte/cats/alerts/ridersalerts/Pages/05212012a.aspx</link><description>On Wednesday, May 23, 2012 starting at 9:30 a.m. through Saturday, May 26, 2012 routes will experience detours due to the SpeedStreet festivities.</description><pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2013 12:15:33 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Detour - Rt 6 &amp; 19 May 19, 2012</title><link>http://charmeck.org/city/charlotte/cats/alerts/ridersalerts/Pages/05182012a.aspx</link><description>On Saturday, May 19th, the Keep Pounding 5k run will take place from 6:30 am to 8:30 am.</description><pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2013 12:15:32 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Detour - Rt 19 - May 19, 2012 7:00 - 10:00am</title><link>http://charmeck.org/city/charlotte/cats/alerts/ridersalerts/Pages/05172012a.aspx</link><description>On Saturday, May 19th, the Free to Breathe 5k will take place starting at 7:00 am.</description><pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2013 12:15:28 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Take the 79x to the All Star Sprint Cup and Coca-Cola 600</title><link>http://charmeck.org/city/charlotte/cats/alerts/ridersalerts/Pages/05172012b.aspx</link><description>On Saturday, May 19, 2012 and Sunday, May 27, 2012 CATS will operate increased service on route 79X to Charlotte Motor Speedway for the All-Star Sprint Cup race and the Coca-Cola 600 race.  </description><pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2013 12:15:29 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Detour Route 21 May 19, 2012 8am - 11am</title><link>http://charmeck.org/city/charlotte/cats/alerts/ridersalerts/Pages/05172012c.aspx</link><description>On Saturday, May 19th, the C.N. Jenkins Memorial 5k run will take place at 8:00 am.  </description><pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2013 12:15:30 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Rt 43 Detour - May 19, 2012 7am - 11am</title><link>http://charmeck.org/city/charlotte/cats/alerts/ridersalerts/Pages/05172012d.aspx</link><description>Route 43 will experience a detour on Saturday, May 19, 2012   from 7:00am - 11:00am.</description><pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2013 12:15:30 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Route 1 Detour - May 19, 2012</title><link>http://charmeck.org/city/charlotte/cats/alerts/ridersalerts/Pages/05172012e.aspx</link><description>On Saturday, May 19, 2012, the Great Strides Walk will begin on W. 5th St. at the Gateway Village at 9:00 am. </description><pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2013 12:15:31 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Route 6 &amp; 20 Detour - May 19, 2012</title><link>http://charmeck.org/city/charlotte/cats/alerts/ridersalerts/Pages/05172012f.aspx</link><description>On Saturday, May 19, 2012, Rodney’s Great Kids Triathlon returns to theMarshall Park area. </description><pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2013 12:15:32 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Detour May 11, 2012 - Routes 2, 8, 16, 18, 19, 34, 40x, 51x, 64x, 65x, 74x &amp; Gold Rush (Orange)</title><link>http://charmeck.org/city/charlotte/cats/alerts/ridersalerts/Pages/05112012a.aspx</link><description>On Friday, May 11, 2012, So. Tryon St., between 3rd St. &amp; Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. will close from 3:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. for the Twilight 5k run.  The above routes will be effected. 

</description><pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2013 12:15:27 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Detour - Route 13 May 13 - 28, 2012</title><link>http://charmeck.org/city/charlotte/cats/alerts/ridersalerts/Pages/05112012b.aspx</link><description>On Monday May 14th, Statesville Avenue will be closed between Graham &amp; Woodward Ave., for Water Main repair.  The above route will detour this using the following streets:  Graham, Woodward, Lucena St. and Moretz Ave.
</description><pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2013 12:15:28 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Transit Center Temporary Relocating 3 Days During DNC</title><link>http://charmeck.org/city/charlotte/cats/alerts/ridersalerts/Pages/05042012a.aspx</link><description>The City of Charlotte announced today that the Charlotte Transit Center (CTC) will temporarily relocate to Third and South Mint Streets from September 3-5 during the Democratic National Convention. </description><pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2013 12:15:23 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Rts 40X, 51X, 64X, 65X, 74X Uptown Detour May 4, 2012</title><link>http://charmeck.org/city/charlotte/cats/alerts/ridersalerts/Pages/05042012b.aspx</link><description>On Friday afternoon, May 4, 2012 express buses will not make the stop outbound on 4th Street between College and Tryon because of construction.

</description><pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2013 12:15:24 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>May 5th Annual AIDS Walk</title><link>http://charmeck.org/city/charlotte/cats/alerts/ridersalerts/Pages/050412c.aspx</link><description>On Saturday, May 5, 2012, the Annual Aids Walk will begin at the Gateway Complex at 7:30 am.</description><pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2013 12:15:25 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Route 27 - Pet Palooza 5k Run</title><link>http://charmeck.org/city/charlotte/cats/alerts/ridersalerts/Pages/050412d.aspx</link><description>On Saturday, May 5th, 2012, the Pet Palooza 5k begins on Park Ave. at 7:15 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.  </description><pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2013 12:15:26 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Routs 30, 57 &amp; 60 - Walk for Lupus</title><link>http://charmeck.org/city/charlotte/cats/alerts/ridersalerts/Pages/050412e.aspx</link><description>Morrison Blvd, Barclay Downs Dr &amp; several other streets in the South Park Area</description><pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2013 12:15:26 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Detour - Walk to Effect ALS - April 28, 2012</title><link>http://charmeck.org/city/charlotte/cats/alerts/ridersalerts/Pages/04262012a.aspx</link><description>On Saturday, April 28, Elizabeth Ave., Hawthorne Lane, 7th Street and several streets in the Elizabeth Neighborhood will be closed for the Walk to Defeat ALS. The buses will follow the detour below for the duration of the race.
</description><pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2013 12:15:21 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Fare Increase July 1, 2012</title><link>http://charmeck.org/city/charlotte/cats/alerts/ridersalerts/Pages/04262012b.aspx</link><description>On July 1, 2012, CATS will be implementing a system-wide fare increase.  This fare increase also includes CATS vanpool service. All advance purchases of passes valid for July 2012 will be sold at the new fare price.</description><pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2013 12:15:22 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Rack and Ride</title><link>http://charmeck.org/city/charlotte/cats/alerts/ridersalerts/Pages/04252012a.aspx</link><description>During CATS’ Clear the Air campaign, you and your bike can ride FREE, April 29 thru May 5, whenever you Rack and Ride on any of CATS’ services, including LYNX*.</description><pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2013 12:15:18 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>CPCC SKYLINE 5k RUN - April 28, 2012</title><link>http://charmeck.org/city/charlotte/cats/alerts/ridersalerts/Pages/04252012b.aspx</link><description>On Saturday,  April 28, 2012 the CPCC Skyline 5k Run/Walk will begin at 7:00 a.m. </description><pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2013 12:15:19 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>March for Babies - April 28, 2012</title><link>http://charmeck.org/city/charlotte/cats/alerts/ridersalerts/Pages/04252012c.aspx</link><description>On Saturday, April 28, 2012 the March for Babies returns to Uptown.  It will begin at 8:00 a.m. on the Square (Trade &amp; Tryon) and will effect the above routes until 1:15 p.m.</description><pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2013 12:15:20 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>April 19, 2012 - Routes 27 &amp; 39 - Elizabeth 3k/8k Run/Walk</title><link>http://charmeck.org/city/charlotte/cats/alerts/ridersalerts/Pages/041912.aspx</link><description>On Saturday, April 21st,  the Elizabeth 3k/8k Run/Walk race will begin at Independence Park, from 7:00am to 11:00 am.</description><pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2013 12:15:16 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>April 19, 2012 - Riders Alert - Charlotte Museum Mile</title><link>http://charmeck.org/city/charlotte/cats/alerts/ridersalerts/Pages/041912a.aspx</link><description>On Saturday, April 21st, the Charlotte Museum Mile will take place from 7:00 am to 8:00 am.</description><pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2013 12:15:17 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>April 13, 2012 - Route 27 - Street Closure for Utility work</title><link>http://charmeck.org/city/charlotte/cats/alerts/ridersalerts/Pages/041312.aspx</link><description>On Friday, April 13 at 6:30 pm to Sunday, April 16 at 6:00 am, 7th Street between N. Caswell &amp; Hawthorne for utility work.  
</description><pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2013 12:15:14 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>April 13, 2012 - LYNX Blue Line</title><link>http://charmeck.org/city/charlotte/cats/alerts/ridersalerts/Pages/041312a.aspx</link><description>On Sunday, April 15, 2012, from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., the LYNX Blue Line light rail service will operate on a single track.</description><pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2013 12:15:15 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>April 13, 2012 - Routes 40X, 41X, 45X, 48X, 51X, 53X, 54X, 61X, 62X, 64X, 65X, 74X, 77X, 80X, 82X, 85X, 88X - Temporary Bus Stop Relocation</title><link>http://charmeck.org/city/charlotte/cats/alerts/ridersalerts/Pages/041312b.aspx</link><description>April 19, 2012 the express bus stop on 4th Street at the Charlotte Transportation Center will be moved to accommodate curb and gutter work on 4thStreet.</description><pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2013 12:15:15 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>April 13, 2012 - Route 19 - Street Closure</title><link>http://charmeck.org/city/charlotte/cats/alerts/ridersalerts/Pages/041312c.aspx</link><description>On Friday, April 13 at 6:00 pm until Sunday April 16 at 6:00 am, Park Rd. between Kenilworth &amp; Ordermore Ave. will be closed.  </description><pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2013 12:15:16 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>April 11, 2012 - Routes 14, 19, 20, 30, 57 - South Park Racefest</title><link>http://charmeck.org/city/charlotte/cats/alerts/ridersalerts/Pages/041112a.aspx</link><description>On Saturday, April 14, 2012, Barclay Downs Rd. &amp; Morrison Blvd. will close from 6:30 a.m. until 1:00  for the South Park Racefest. </description><pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2013 12:15:12 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>April 11, 2012 - Routes 21, 26 - Oaklawn Walk for Life</title><link>http://charmeck.org/city/charlotte/cats/alerts/ridersalerts/Pages/041112b.aspx</link><description>On Saturday, April 14, 2012, the Oaklawn  Walk for Life will take place.  </description><pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2013 12:15:12 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>April 11, 2012 - Routes 1, 2, 5, 7, 8, 11, 13, 16, 19, 21, 26, 34, 39, 79X - Presbyterian Hospital Criterium Bike Race</title><link>http://charmeck.org/city/charlotte/cats/alerts/ridersalerts/Pages/041112c.aspx</link><description>On Saturday, April 14, 2012, the Presbyterian Hospital Invitational BikeRace is scheduled to begin at 8:00 a.m.</description><pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2013 12:15:13 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>April 11, 2012 - Routes 3, 23 - NODA Grand Prix</title><link>http://charmeck.org/city/charlotte/cats/alerts/ridersalerts/Pages/041112d.aspx</link><description>On Sunday, April 15, 2012, the NoDa Grand Prix will take place</description><pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2013 12:15:13 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Holiday - Good Friday - Normal Schedule</title><link>http://charmeck.org/city/charlotte/cats/alerts/ridersalerts/Pages/040412.aspx</link><description>On Friday, April 6, 2012 the Charlotte Area Transit System will operate buses and trains according to its regular weekday schedule.</description><pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2013 12:15:11 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>LYNX Recycle Program</title><link>http://charmeck.org/city/charlotte/cats/alerts/ridersalerts/Pages/03292012b.aspx</link><description>You can now recycle that plastic bottle, soda can or paper bag before you ride the LYNX Blue Line.  </description><pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2013 12:15:10 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Detour - Routes 2, 16, 19 March 31, 2012</title><link>http://charmeck.org/city/charlotte/cats/alerts/ridersalerts/Pages/03292012a.aspx</link><description>On Saturday, March 31st, the Water is Basic 5k Run will begin in uptown, the route will effect Mint St., Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., College St., and So. Tyron St.  </description><pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2013 12:15:07 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Bus Stop Removal - Route 45x</title><link>http://charmeck.org/city/charlotte/cats/alerts/ridersalerts/Pages/03222012a.aspx</link><description>Effective Thursday, March 22, 2012 the route 45X will be permanently removed from the bus stop (outbound) on E. 3rd St. between Kings Drive and Charlottetowne Ave.  </description><pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2013 12:15:06 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Route 8 - Road Closure March 15 - 19th</title><link>http://charmeck.org/city/charlotte/cats/alerts/ridersalerts/Pages/03152012a.aspx</link><description>Starting on Thursday, March 15, Bealer Rd. will be closed between Hovis Rd &amp; Terminal St. for Railroad repairs.  </description><pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2013 12:15:04 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Detour - March 10, 2012 YMCA 5K &amp; HALF MARATHON</title><link>http://charmeck.org/city/charlotte/cats/alerts/ridersalerts/Pages/03092012a.aspx</link><description>On Saturday, March 10, 2012 the  YMCA 5K and half marathon will begin on College Street at Stonewall Street at 7:45 a.m. and will end on College Street near MLK Blvd. </description><pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2013 12:15:01 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Route 80x Temporary Park N Ride Relocation</title><link>http://charmeck.org/city/charlotte/cats/alerts/ridersalerts/Pages/03052012z.aspx</link><description>On Thursday and Friday March 8-9, 2012, the Embassy Suites Concord Park and Ride lot will be closed for events.</description><pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2013 12:15:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Detour Routes 45x, 61x, 62x</title><link>http://charmeck.org/city/charlotte/cats/alerts/ridersalerts/Pages/03022012z.aspx</link><description>On Thursday, March 1, 2012 and Friday, March 2, 2012 the 45X Carmel Road Express, 61X Arboretum Express and 62X Rea Road Express will detour between 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. for CIAA events.</description><pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2013 12:14:56 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Detour Routes 41x, 53x &amp; 54x</title><link>http://charmeck.org/city/charlotte/cats/alerts/ridersalerts/Pages/03022012y.aspx</link><description>On Thursday, March 1, 2012 and Friday, March 2, 2012 the afternoon buses on routes 41X Steele Creek Express, 53X Northlake Express and 54X URP Express will detour for CIAA events.</description><pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2013 12:14:58 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>CIAA Traffic Detours</title><link>http://charmeck.org/city/charlotte/cats/alerts/ridersalerts/Pages/02292012a.aspx</link><description>CIAA Traffic Detours - Effective - Thursday, March 1, 2012 and Friday, March 2, 2012 from 4:00 pm through 6:30 pm &amp; 6:30 pm to 1:00 am
</description><pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2013 12:14:55 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Share the Seat</title><link>http://charmeck.org/city/charlotte/cats/alerts/ridersalerts/Pages/02232012a.aspx</link><description>With gas prices rising CATS is seeing an increase in ridership.  So that everyone may enjoy their ride, ...</description><pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2013 12:14:50 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Detour - Route 43 February 25, 2012</title><link>http://charmeck.org/city/charlotte/cats/alerts/ridersalerts/Pages/02232012b.aspx</link><description>On Saturday, February 25, Johnston Rd. between Pineville – Matthews Rd. (Highway 51) &amp; I-485 will be closed for the Charlotte 10 Miler race.  </description><pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2013 12:14:52 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>March 5, 2012 Schedule Change</title><link>http://charmeck.org/city/charlotte/cats/alerts/ridersalerts/Pages/02152012a.aspx</link><description>March 5, 2012 Schedule Change

The following are the planned service adjustments for CATS services to be implemented on March 5, 2012
</description><pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2013 12:14:49 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>CATS Mobile App Technical Issue</title><link>http://charmeck.org/city/charlotte/cats/alerts/ridersalerts/Pages/02102012a.aspx</link><description>CATS has experienced a technical issue with our platform of mobile apps. We apologize to our customers for the inconvenience this may have caused you. </description><pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2013 12:14:47 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Detour for Cupid's 5K Race</title><link>http://charmeck.org/city/charlotte/cats/alerts/ridersalerts/Pages/02092012a.aspx</link><description>Route 6, 19 &amp; 25 affected. On Saturday, February 11, 2012, the Cupid’s Cup 5K Race will begin at 7:00 AM on East Blvd. in front of Freedom Park and will last until 10:30 AM. </description><pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2013 12:14:44 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Detour for Road Closure</title><link>http://charmeck.org/city/charlotte/cats/alerts/ridersalerts/Pages/02092012b.aspx</link><description>On Saturday, February 11, from 7:00 am to 3:00 pm, Elizabeth Ave. between Charlottetowne Ave. &amp; Kings Dr. will be closed for crane work.  </description><pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2013 12:14:45 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Charlotte Transportation Center Construction Project</title><link>http://charmeck.org/city/charlotte/cats/alerts/ridersalerts/Pages/020912.aspx</link><description>Beginning Friday, February 10, contractors will be working to repair the sidewalk on the 4th Street side of the Charlotte Transportation Center.</description><pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2013 12:14:42 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Concord Express Park &amp; Ride Relocation</title><link>http://charmeck.org/city/charlotte/cats/alerts/ridersalerts/Pages/020112.aspx</link><description>Beginning Monday, February 6, 2012, CATS will utilize the Embassy Suites Concord and Concord Convention Center as a temporary park and ride lot for the 80X. </description><pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2013 12:14:39 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>LYNX Blue Line Rail Maintenance</title><link>http://charmeck.org/city/charlotte/cats/alerts/ridersalerts/Pages/020112a.aspx</link><description>On Saturday and Sunday, February 4 and 5, crews will perform maintenance work on the LYNX Blue Line light rail line between Third and Fourth Streets.</description><pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2013 12:14:40 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Ringling Brothers Circus Animal Walk Parade</title><link>http://charmeck.org/city/charlotte/cats/alerts/ridersalerts/Pages/013112.aspx</link><description>EFFECTIVE JANUARY 31, 2012 and FEBRUARY 5, 2012, the circus animal walk to and from the Arena will impact routes.

</description><pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2013 12:14:39 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Route 3 Detour till March 16, 2012</title><link>http://charmeck.org/city/charlotte/cats/alerts/ridersalerts/Pages/01262012a.aspx</link><description>Starting on Monday, January  23rd to March 16, the entrance to the CPCC Cato Campus on Grier Rd. will be closed for construction.  The buses will use the following detour.</description><pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2013 12:14:38 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Route 12 Detour through March 31, 2012</title><link>http://charmeck.org/city/charlotte/cats/alerts/ridersalerts/Pages/01172012a.aspx</link><description>Effective January 17, until March 31, Carson Blvd. between S. Tryon St. &amp; South Blvd will be closed.  </description><pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2013 12:14:37 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>MLK Parade Detours - Holiday Schedule</title><link>http://charmeck.org/city/charlotte/cats/alerts/ridersalerts/Pages/01102012a.aspx</link><description>On Saturday, January 14, 2012 the Martin Luther King, Jr. parade begins on N. Tryon Street at 11 a.m. and lasts until 3:00 p.m. </description><pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2013 12:14:37 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>First Night - Detour - ALL ROUTES</title><link>http://charmeck.org/city/charlotte/cats/alerts/ridersalerts/Pages/12302011a.aspx</link><description>On Saturday December 31st from 7:00 pm to 3:00 am,  First Night Festivities will take place in Uptown.  </description><pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2013 12:14:36 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Holiday Schedule ALL ROUTES</title><link>http://charmeck.org/city/charlotte/cats/alerts/ridersalerts/Pages/12152011.aspx</link><description>On Christmas Day, Sunday, December 25, 2011, and Monday, December 26, 2011, the Charlotte Area Transit System will operate buses and trains according to its Sunday schedule.</description><pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2013 12:14:36 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Route 30 Detour - Through December 30, 2011</title><link>http://charmeck.org/city/charlotte/cats/alerts/ridersalerts/Pages/12072011a.aspx</link><description>Since August 10th, North Hoskins Rd., between Carrier Dr. &amp; Maple Grove Dr., has been closed for Emergency Storm Water Repairs.</description><pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2013 12:14:35 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Route 211 Hidden Valley - Public Meeting Cancelled</title><link>http://charmeck.org/city/charlotte/cats/alerts/ridersalerts/Pages/12072011b.aspx</link><description>CATS public meeting, originally scheduled for January 4, 2012 at the Sugar Creek Library on North Tryon Street, has been cancelled. There will be no route adjustments to Route 211 Hidden Valley at this time.
</description><pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2013 12:14:35 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>ACC FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP FAN FEST</title><link>http://charmeck.org/city/charlotte/cats/alerts/ridersalerts/Pages/120111a.aspx</link><description>The ACC Football Championship Fan Fest will take place on Saturday December 3rd  Mint St. between Stonewall &amp; Morehead Street will  be closed for the festivities.  
</description><pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2013 12:14:34 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Route Detour - ACC Championship Chase 5k</title><link>http://charmeck.org/city/charlotte/cats/alerts/ridersalerts/Pages/120111b.aspx</link><description>On Saturday, 
December 3, the ACC Championship 5K Chase will begin at 8:00 am on South Tryon Street between Third 
Street and Fourth Street. The route includes South
Tryon Street, West Kingston Avenue, South Mint 
Street and Carson Boulevard.  </description><pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2013 12:14:34 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Routes 77x, 97 - Christmas in Davidson</title><link>http://charmeck.org/city/charlotte/cats/alerts/ridersalerts/Pages/113011.aspx</link><description>On Thursday, December 1st through Saturday, December 3rd, from 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm, Main Street between Griffith &amp; Jackson Streets will be closed for Christmas in Davidson.  
Buses will be using the following detour during this time.</description><pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2013 12:14:33 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Route 97 - Davidson Christmas Parade</title><link>http://charmeck.org/city/charlotte/cats/alerts/ridersalerts/Pages/113011b.aspx</link><description>On Saturday, December 3rd, the Davidson Christmas Parade will take place.  The following streets will be effected:
Cornelius Town Hall, Sadler Square Shopping Center, Jackson St &amp; Hwy 115.</description><pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2013 12:14:33 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Route 211 Hidden Valley - Public Meeting</title><link>http://charmeck.org/city/charlotte/cats/alerts/ridersalerts/Pages/112811a.aspx</link><description>CATS will hold a public meeting to discuss proposed changes to Route 211 Hidden Valley. </description><pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2013 12:14:31 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Routes 42, 44 - Public Meeting</title><link>http://charmeck.org/city/charlotte/cats/alerts/ridersalerts/Pages/112811b.aspx</link><description>CATS is hosting a public meeting on December 6, 2011, to discuss the proposed consolidation of Routes 42 Carowinds and 44 Fort Mill. </description><pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2013 12:14:32 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Route 19 Detour November 24, 2011</title><link>http://charmeck.org/city/charlotte/cats/alerts/ridersalerts/Pages/112211a.aspx</link><description>On Thursday, November 24, 2011, the South Park Turkey Trot will take place in South Park. The route will effect Barclay Downs Rd. and Morrison Blvd</description><pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2013 12:14:29 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>URGENT - Route 80 - ZMax Park n Ride </title><link>http://charmeck.org/city/charlotte/cats/alerts/ridersalerts/Pages/112211b.aspx</link><description>Last week, CATS sent a riders alert to notify you that the ZMax Park and Ride lot would be closed on Tuesday, November 22, 2011.</description><pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2013 12:14:30 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>EFFECTIVE November 23, 2011 - January 1, 2012</title><link>http://charmeck.org/city/charlotte/cats/alerts/ridersalerts/Pages/112211c.aspx</link><description>On Wednesday, November 23, 2011 thru Sunday, January 1, 2012, the ZMax Park and Ride Lot at Charlotte Motor Speedway will beclosed for events. </description><pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2013 12:14:30 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Holiday Safety Message</title><link>http://charmeck.org/city/charlotte/cats/alerts/ridersalerts/Pages/112211d.aspx</link><description>Your safety is a primary focus at CATS. Our safety and security team works hard every day to ensure that your commute is trouble free, but we can’t do it
all on our own.
</description><pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2013 12:14:31 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Effective November 25, 2011 Detour - Thanksgiving Day Parade</title><link>http://charmeck.org/city/charlotte/cats/alerts/ridersalerts/Pages/11212011a.aspx</link><description>Thanksgiving Day Parade - DETOUR  for routes: 1, 2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 13, 14, 15, 16, 19, 21, 22, 26, 27, 34, and 39.  
</description><pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2013 12:14:29 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Rider Safety</title><link>http://charmeck.org/city/charlotte/cats/alerts/ridersalerts/Pages/11172011a.aspx</link><description>Your safety on and near the LYNX Blue Line is CATS' number one priority. Please remember to practice safety around train tracks. </description><pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2013 12:14:28 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Thanksgiving Holiday Schedule - November 24th &amp; 25th</title><link>http://charmeck.org/city/charlotte/cats/alerts/ridersalerts/Pages/111211a.aspx</link><description>On Thursday, November 24, 2011, the Charlotte Area Transit System bus and light rail services will operate according to their Sunday schedule. No express service will operate on that day.</description><pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2013 12:14:28 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>November 12, 2011 - Detour for Marathon</title><link>http://charmeck.org/city/charlotte/cats/alerts/ridersalerts/Pages/111111a.aspx</link><description>Routes : 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 26, 27, 34, 39, 79X.   5:00 am - 2:15 pm The event begins on S. Tryon Street between Stonewall Street and Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard </description><pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2013 12:14:27 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Veteran's Day - Regular Schedule All Services</title><link>http://charmeck.org/city/charlotte/cats/alerts/ridersalerts/Pages/11092011a.aspx</link><description>CATS will be running regular schedules on all services (bus, rail an STS) on Veteran's Day.</description><pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2013 12:14:27 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Effective November 3 &amp; 4 2011 - Route 80 Park n Ride</title><link>http://charmeck.org/city/charlotte/cats/alerts/ridersalerts/Pages/11012011a.aspx</link><description>On Thursday, November 3 and Friday November 4, 2011, the ZMax Dragway Park and Ride will be closed for events.  </description><pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2013 12:14:26 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>October 29, 2011 - Route 4 Country Club</title><link>http://charmeck.org/city/charlotte/cats/alerts/ridersalerts/Pages/10272011a.aspx</link><description>Belvedere Avenue will be closed for the Plaza Midwood Fall Crawl.</description><pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2013 12:14:26 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>October 17-21, 2011 - Route 25 Street Closure</title><link>http://charmeck.org/city/charlotte/cats/alerts/ridersalerts/Pages/10132011a.aspx</link><description>On October 17 through the 21st, Barringer Dr., between Remount Rd. and Beechnut Dr. will be closed.</description><pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2013 12:14:23 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>October 16, 2011 - Routes 2, 10, 16, 19 - Kasey Kane 5k</title><link>http://charmeck.org/city/charlotte/cats/alerts/ridersalerts/Pages/10162011b.aspx</link><description>Mint Street between Stonewall &amp; Morehead Streets, College Street between  Stonewall &amp; 4th Streets and southbound lanes on Brevard between Stonewall Street &amp; MLK Jr. Blvd will be closed for the Kasey Kane 5k race.  </description><pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2013 12:14:24 GMT</pubDate></item></channel></rss>