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Citywide Newsroom Archive
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Extraordinary EventsCity Manager Curt Walton has declared several upcoming events as Extraordinary Events
Rack and RideDuring 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*.
Community Conversation: Amendment OneMay 1 Community Conversation focuses on the proposed amendment to the North Carolina Constitution that will define opposite-sex married couples as the only legally recognized domestic union in the state.
Community Conversation: Trayvon MartinAprill 11 Community Conversation focuses on the Trayvon Martin shooting and the issues it raises around race, gun rights and the criminal justice system.
LYNX Recycle ProgramYou can now recycle that plastic bottle, soda can or paper bag before you ride the LYNX Blue Line.
Storm Debris Collection UpdateWith assistance from other City teams today, the City of Charlotte Solid Waste Services was able to make a complete first pass of the areas in east Charlotte impacted by the weekend tornados.
March 5, 2012 Schedule ChangeMarch 5, 2012 Schedule Change
The following are the planned service adjustments for CATS services to be implemented on March 5, 2012
Curb It! Holiday Collection RemindersAll Curb It! collection services, except yard waste, will be provided according to the normal schedule. Yard waste collection will resume on January 2.
Curb It! Christmas Holiday CollectionCurb It! services – residential garbage, recyclables, yard waste and bulky items – will be provided on Friday, December 23. All services except yard waste will be provided Monday, December 26 through Friday, December 30.
Holiday Safety MessageYour 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.
Effective November 25, 2011 Detour - Thanksgiving Day ParadeThanksgiving 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.
Mayor Foxx's Statement on Security FundingThe U.S. House of Representatives and Senate recently approved $50 million each for the cities of Charlotte and Tampa for 2012 security related expenses for the Democratic and Republican Conventions.
Holiday Travel TipsIf you’re planning to fly this holiday season from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT), make sure you plan ahead, with SmartPark, the Airport’s parking program.
Rider SafetyYour safety on and near the LYNX Blue Line is CATS' number one priority. Please remember to practice safety around train tracks.
November 12, 2011 - Detour for MarathonRoutes : 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
Mayor Foxx Leads Delegation to ChinaMayor Anthony Foxx and a delegation of local business and civic leaders have begun traveling to China to meet with Chinese government and business leaders in Beijing, Baoding, Langfang and Shanghai.
Lawyers’ Association Honors Charlotte City AttorneyThe International Municipal Lawyers Association honored Charlotte City Attorney Mac McCarley with its highest honor during its annual conference in Chicago, the Charles S. Rhyne Lifetime Achievement in Municipal Law Award.
CATS Teaches Guide Dogs How to Ride The BusCharlotte Area Transit System (CATS) Special Transportation Services (STS) is teaming up with Southeastern Guide Dogs on Saturday, September 17, at10:00 a.m. to help familiarize future guide dogs with CATS STS buses.
Curb It! Labor Day Collection ScheduleThe City of Charlotte Solid Waste Services collection crews will collect garbage, recyclables, yard waste and bulky items according to the normal schedule on Labor Day, Monday, September 5.
CATS Advertising Makes Great StridesIn just 45 days of signing the contract to manage Charlotte Area Transit System’s (CATS) new advertising revenue program, Titan Outdoor has secured advertising contracts exceeding the first-year revenue guarantee of $562,500.
Power2 Recycle It! Event in UptownSolid Waste Services will be in Uptown on July 28 promoting the City’s new On-Street Recycling Program and the improved Recycle It! residential recycling program.
Curb It! Collection Time ChangedSolid Waste Services has temporarily changed its collection start time from 7:00 am to 6:30 am. The time change is for all Curb It! residential collection services – garbage, yard waste, recycling and bulky items.
Airport Readies for Summer SeasonCharlotte Douglas International Airport is reminding air travelers to be prepared by “parking smart” this upcoming summer season and plan ahead for a smooth departure and arrival.
Hagemann Selected as New City AttorneyBob Hagemann has been selected as the new City Attorney for the City of Charlotte, serving as chief legal counsel to the Mayor and City Council, the City Manager, and other City officials and employees.
Electronic Items Banned From NC LandfillsUnder a new state law, discarded electronic items will be banned from landfills in NC. Residents are asked to schedule a bulky item collection for electronics and not place them in their garbage or recycling rollout carts.
CDOT Road Closure Notice: Runnymede LaneRunnymede Lane between Barclay Downs Drive and Michael Baker Place will close on Wednesday, June 15 at 9:00 p.m. and will re-open on Friday, July 1 at 6:00 a.m.
Airport Prepares for Runway 18C/36C RehabCharlotte Douglas International Airport will temporarily close a portion of Taxiway E on June 14, 2011 for construction related to the upcoming Runway 18C/36C rehabilitation project.
Repair Work Continues on Runnymede and WoodlawnEngineers from NCDOT and Charlotte-Mecklenburg Utilities met on site today discuss construction plans and a potential timeline for making the repairs to the 24-inch water line and Runnymede Lane.
CATS Carries Hundreds to the May NASCAR racesHundreds of NASCAR fans took advantage of the convenience and ease of sitting back and letting the Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) do the driving to the Charlotte Motor Speedway...
Power2Charlotte Goes MobileThe City of Charlotte’s energy efficiency and conservation educational campaign “Power2Charlotte” goes mobile May 25 with the launch of a mobile website and an on-the-move promotional campaign on CATS and LYNX.
Scoop the Poop 2011Storm Water Services is teaming up with Animal Care & Control to tell dog owners to “Scoop the Poop”!
Power2 Recycle It! in Center CityThe City’s On-Street Recycling Program has recently been expanded with the installation of 20 additional recycling containers along Tryon Street.
City Council to Consider Water Meter ProjectCharlotte City Council will consider an agreement related to the continued effort by Charlotte-Mecklenburg Utilities to accelerate the upgrade of water meter transmitters at its meeting on Monday.
Charlotte Prepares For Winter WeatherThe Charlotte Department of Transportation will be treating Charlotte bridges today with salt brine in anticipation of a winter weather event Friday morning.
Charlotte MLK Jr. Celebration Activities AnnouncedThe City of Charlotte MLK Planning Committee is excited to announce the 2011 City of Charlotte MLK holiday weekend activities, sponsored by Food Lion, CharlotteVibe.com, V101.9, Power 98 FM,WJZY The CW-46, Praise 100.9 and My92.7.
City To Sell Historic Mills PropertiesThe City of Charlotte has announced that the historic Johnston and Mecklenburg Mills properties are for sale. The City is seeking a purchaser to redevelop the mill buildings on the site.
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