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An aerial view of the CATS light rail.
Newsby News/Media ReleaseJune 12, 2026

CATS FY27 Budget Prioritizes Safety, Service

New investments in security, service expansion, and rail development aim to improve the rider experience while keeping fares flat.

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Newsby StaffJune 1, 2026

Strategic Safety Measures at CATS Lead to Drop in Transit Crime

Under the leadership of the CATS Chief Safety and Security Officer, the organization has marked a pivotal transformation.

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Image of two Los Angeles Metro employees speaking to a person in a wheelchair. Text reads: "Transit Safety Through Care-Based Strategies."

How Transit Agencies Are Evolving Enforcement-Only Models With Care-Based Safety Strategies

Transit agencies are redefining safety with care-based response models. See how leaders are improving trust and operations.

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Newsby StaffMay 27, 2026

North Carolina's Metropolitan Transit Commission Concludes Decades of Leadership

To commemorate the occasion, current members of the MTC were presented with a custom painting of the Charlotte Transportation Center in Uptown.

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Safety officers at a CATS light rail station
Newsby StaffFebruary 25, 2026

North Carolina's CATS Makes It Easier for Riders to Report Concerns

Customers have always been able to report concerns through the CATS Customer Service line or the “Report a Problem to CATS” feature in the CATS-Pass mobile app; however, CATS has also integrated a Text-a-Tip line, giving riders multiple, easy-to-use channels to get support.

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A graphic with an image of the CATS Blue Line and text reading "FTA Cites 18 Safety Violations at CATS Following Federal Audit."
Newsby StaffFebruary 3, 2026

Federal Transit Administration Cites 18 Safety Violations at CATS Following Audit

The audit found multiple safety compliance failures at the Charlotte agency, citing elevated assault risks and ordering corrective action within 30 days.

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Newsby StaffOctober 29, 2025

Biz Briefs: Tolar, Urban Solar, MCI, and More

Biz Briefs covers the latest supplier news in the motorcoach and public transit industries.

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Inside image a transit vehicle.
Newsby Elora HaynesOctober 6, 2025

North Carolina's CATS Implements New Security Measures to Strengthen Public Safety

CATS expands safety efforts with new bike and UTV patrols, enhanced training, and closer coordination with local law enforcement.

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Image of the Blue Line light rail in Charlotte, NC. Text reads: "FTA Launches Investigation of North Carolina CATS System."
Newsby StaffSeptember 11, 2025

FTA Launches Investigation of North Carolina CATS' Security Spending & Safety Plans

The Federal Transit Administration will evaluate CATS' compliance with federal safety directives after multiple violent incidents in 2025.

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Newsby StaffJuly 3, 2025

Biz Briefs: Via, Hitachi Rail, and More

Biz Briefs covers the latest supplier news in the motorcoach and public transit industries.

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