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Newsby StaffJune 26, 2025

CATS Invests in Rider Experience with Safer, Smarter Transit Fleet

This multi-million-dollar investment reflects a strategic response to passenger demands for a modern, reliable, accessible public transportation system.

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Newsby StaffMay 29, 2025

North Carolina's Transit Service Plan Approved

The plan represents a significant expansion of transit serving the Charlotte region, including a 50% increase in bus service and 43 more miles of rail service.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 24, 2025

North Carolina’s CATS to Launch Microtransit System

CATS Micro is an on-demand, shared-ride service that gets passengers where they need to go, for the same fare as a local bus or rail trip.

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Newsby StaffMay 22, 2024

Carter, Flowers Join Mpact's Board

Mpact, formerly Rail~Volution, has shaped and advanced the movement for transit-oriented communities for nearly 30 years.

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Photo Galleriesby StaffApril 2, 2024

Transit Bus Roadeos Return for First Time Since COVID

Here’s a look at the Bus Roadeos held in North Carolina by the Charlotte Area Transit System and Florida by Palm Tran.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsFebruary 5, 2024

How Agencies Celebrated Transit Equity Day 2024

Here is how transit agencies across the U.S. celebrated Transit Equity Day on Feb. 4.

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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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