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ArticlesOctober 30, 2023

Infrastructure Storytelling with Grant Writing: Current Trends and Challenges

Successful grant writing requires a multidisciplinary team to cover a wide variety of topics. The dream team includes planners, engineers, modeler economists, and graphic designers.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsSeptember 8, 2023

NCDOT, Beep Launch Autonomous Shuttle at UNC Charlotte

The six-month pilot project will enable NCDOT and the university’s faculty, staff, and students to research and evaluate the vehicle and service in a real-world, campus environment.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseAugust 9, 2023

CATS Announces Upcoming Changes to CityLYNX Gold Line

Effective Saturday, August 19, 2023, CATS will adjust CityLYNX Gold Line frequency from 20 minutes to 30 minutes. 

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Photo Galleriesby StaffAugust 4, 2023

North Carolina's CATS Celebrates $30M BEB Grant

The grant funds are provided through the FTA’s competitive 2023 Low or No Emission and Grants for Buses and Bus Facilities Competitive Program, which is funded by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseJune 6, 2023

CATS Increases Starting Pay for Paratransit Operators

This wage is 31 cents higher than operators in Brooklyn, NY, where the cost of living is between 22%-41% higher than in the Charlotte area.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsFebruary 8, 2023

Agencies Celebrate Transit Equity Day

Here are the ways transit agencies are celebrating Transit Equity Day on Feb. 4.

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ArticlesJanuary 9, 2023

In This Suburb, Microtransit is the Key to Expanding Opportunities for Residents

In Baker, Louisiana, transit leaders have unveiled a new on-demand microtransit program called LYNX by CATS to connect residents to opportunities in town and in nearby Baton Rouge.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseDecember 2, 2022

8 Agencies Land Operation Lifesaver Grants

The approved grants were awarded through a competitive process, based upon criteria such as key safety messages, target audiences, and evaluation methods.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseOctober 18, 2022

Cherokee County Adopts First Propane-Powered Buses

Cherokee Area Transportation Service (CATS) purchased three propane-powered buses from Coach and Equipment Bus Sales, Inc. in February.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseAugust 16, 2022

CATS in Baton Rouge to Launch Umo Contactless Payments

With Umo, CATS riders can plan multi-modal journeys, make contactless payments, receive real-time travel information, and earn rewards through fare capping.

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