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Rider's Alert
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Speed Street Route DetoursOn Wednesday, May 23, 2012 starting at 9:30 a.m. through Saturday, May 26, 2012 routes will experience detours due to the SpeedStreet festivities.
Detour May 11, 2012 - Routes 2, 8, 16, 18, 19, 34, 40x, 51x, 64x, 65x, 74x & Gold Rush (Orange)On Friday, May 11, 2012, So. Tryon St., between 3rd St. & 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.
Detour - Route 13 May 13 - 28, 2012On Monday May 14th, Statesville Avenue will be closed between Graham & Woodward Ave., for Water Main repair. The above route will detour this using the following streets: Graham, Woodward, Lucena St. and Moretz Ave.
Detour - Walk to Effect ALS - April 28, 2012On 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.
Fare Increase July 1, 2012On 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.
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*.
March for Babies - April 28, 2012On Saturday, April 28, 2012 the March for Babies returns to Uptown. It will begin at 8:00 a.m. on the Square (Trade & Tryon) and will effect the above routes until 1:15 p.m.
April 13, 2012 - LYNX Blue LineOn 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.
April 13, 2012 - Routes 40X, 41X, 45X, 48X, 51X, 53X, 54X, 61X, 62X, 64X, 65X, 74X, 77X, 80X, 82X, 85X, 88X - Temporary Bus Stop RelocationApril 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.
April 11, 2012 - Routes 1, 2, 5, 7, 8, 11, 13, 16, 19, 21, 26, 34, 39, 79X - Presbyterian Hospital Criterium Bike RaceOn Saturday, April 14, 2012, the Presbyterian Hospital Invitational BikeRace is scheduled to begin at 8:00 a.m.
LYNX Recycle ProgramYou can now recycle that plastic bottle, soda can or paper bag before you ride the LYNX Blue Line.
Detour - Routes 2, 16, 19 March 31, 2012On 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.
Bus Stop Removal - Route 45xEffective 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.
Detour Routes 45x, 61x, 62xOn 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.
Detour Routes 41x, 53x & 54xOn 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.
CIAA Traffic DetoursCIAA Traffic Detours - Effective - Thursday, March 1, 2012 and Friday, March 2, 2012 from 4:00 pm through 6:30 pm & 6:30 pm to 1:00 am
Share the SeatWith gas prices rising CATS is seeing an increase in ridership. So that everyone may enjoy their ride, ...
Detour - Route 43 February 25, 2012On Saturday, February 25, Johnston Rd. between Pineville – Matthews Rd. (Highway 51) & I-485 will be closed for the Charlotte 10 Miler race.
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
CATS Mobile App Technical IssueCATS has experienced a technical issue with our platform of mobile apps. We apologize to our customers for the inconvenience this may have caused you.
Detour for Cupid's 5K RaceRoute 6, 19 & 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.
Detour for Road ClosureOn Saturday, February 11, from 7:00 am to 3:00 pm, Elizabeth Ave. between Charlottetowne Ave. & Kings Dr. will be closed for crane work.
Concord Express Park & Ride RelocationBeginning 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.
LYNX Blue Line Rail MaintenanceOn 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.
Route 3 Detour till March 16, 2012Starting 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.
Holiday Schedule ALL ROUTESOn 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.
Route 211 Hidden Valley - Public Meeting CancelledCATS 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.
ACC FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP FAN FESTThe ACC Football Championship Fan Fest will take place on Saturday December 3rd Mint St. between Stonewall & Morehead Street will be closed for the festivities.
Route Detour - ACC Championship Chase 5kOn 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.
Routes 77x, 97 - Christmas in DavidsonOn Thursday, December 1st through Saturday, December 3rd, from 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm, Main Street between Griffith & Jackson Streets will be closed for Christmas in Davidson.
Buses will be using the following detour during this time.
Route 97 - Davidson Christmas ParadeOn 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 & Hwy 115.
Routes 42, 44 - Public MeetingCATS is hosting a public meeting on December 6, 2011, to discuss the proposed consolidation of Routes 42 Carowinds and 44 Fort Mill.
Route 19 Detour November 24, 2011On 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
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.
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
October 16, 2011 - Routes 3, 4, 9, 14, 15, 17, 23, 27, 39 - Crop WalkOn Sunday, October 16, 2011, the annual CROP WALK returns uptown at Memorial Stadium.
October 12, 2011 - LYNX Blue LineBeginning Wednesday, October 12, 2011, the Scaleybark Park and Ride entrance at Whitton Drive and South Boulevard will close for approximately three weeks to accommodate nearby construction.
CATS Mobile AppDue to a technical issue with the October 6 schedule change, the load of the data did not occur as planned. The following platforms are scheduled to be updated by Friday:
September 14, 2011 - Routes – 3, 4, 9, 14, 15, 17, 23, 27, 39 - Hit The Brixx 5k & 10k RaceOn Saturday, September 17, from 6:00 am to 11:00 am, N. Tryon, 6th, 7th and Elizabeth Neighborhood Streets will be closed for the Hit the Brixx race.
September 15-18, 2011 - ROUTE 80xOn Thursday, September 15, 2011 the Zmax park and ride lot at Charlotte Motor Speedway will be closed for events. During that time, CATS customers will be able to use Lot Q at Charlotte Motor Speedway.
August 18, 2011 - Effective August, 20, 2011 – 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
August 11 - Routes 13, 21, 22, 26On Saturday, August 13, 2011, The NC Music Factory 5k Rock N’ Run/Walk will effect Seaboard St, Johnson, Spratt, Oliver Street, Statesville Ave., Dalton Ave., Plymouth Ave., Dunloe St. & Sylvania Ave.
August 4, 2011 - Routes: 1, 5, 7, 8, 11, 13, 21, 22, 26, 34 - Street Closure On Sunday, August 7, 2011 W. Trade Street between Church & Tryon Streets will be closed due to crane work at the Marriott City Center Hotel, from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm.
August 2, 2011 - All Routes - It’s Time for FootballHey football fans. This season, purchase your LYNX light rail pass online and enjoy a convenient, inexpensive route to and from every home game. Simply go to ridetransit.org, click on online pass sales and then select the pass type and quantity
August 1, to August 22, 2011 - Routes 26 & 204Street Closure
On August 1, 2011, starting at 9:00 a.m., LaSalle St. between Kennesaw Dr. and Newcastle St. will be closed. The buses will be detouring for the duration of the closure.
July 30, 2011 – July 31, 2011 - Routes 1, 2, 5, 7, 8, 11, 13, 16, 19, 21, 22, 26, 34, 79xFrom July 30, 2011 – July 31, 2011, the Presbyterian Hospital Invitational Bike Race is scheduled to begin at 8:00 a.m., having events scheduled throughout the day.
August 3, 2011 - Reminder – Route 211 Public Meeting TonightCATS will hold a public meeting to discuss proposed changes to Route 211- Hidden Valley. The proposal is to extend the route to IKEA, located off City Boulevard, and to the Walmart off North Tryon Street from the Hidden Valley neighborhood.
Countywide Transit Service Plan Public MeetingCATS is developing its five-year Countywide Transit Service Plan (CTSP). Once complete, the approved CTSP will guide CATS’ strategy for year-by-year bus service enhancements for Mecklenburg County and the region.
May 11, 2011 - Routes 2, 8, 16, 18, 19, 34, 40x, 51x, 64x, 74x & Gold Rush (Orange) - Twilight 5k Run
April 26, 2011 - Routes 1, 5, 7, 8, 11, 13, 14, 15, 19, 21, 22, 26, 34, 39 & 79x - March for Babies
March 16, 2011 - Routes 1, 2, 5, 7, 8, 11, 13, 16, 18, 19, 21, 22, 26, 34 & 78x - St. Patrick's Day Parade and Festival
December 23, 2010 - Routes 1, 5, 7, 8, 11, 13, 21, 22, 26, 34, 40X, 41X, 45X, 48X, 51X, 53X - Street Closure for Meineke Car Care Bowl Street Festival
December 9, 2010 - 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 - Thunder Road Marathon
November 18, 2010 - Routes 1, 2, 5, 7, 8, 10, 11, 13, 16, 19, 21, 22, 26 & 36 - Thanksgiving Day Parade
November 3, 2010 - Routes 1, 2, 5, 7, 8, 10, 11, 13, 16, 19, 20, 21, 22, 26, 34, 79X - Veterans Day Parade
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