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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 News/Media ReleaseMay 20, 2024

RATP Dev Lands N.C. Operations Contract

The operations contract, previously a management contract, has been awarded for an initial term of five years, with the option for renewal for up to two additional years.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsMarch 14, 2024

Feds Announce $900K in Grants to Support Intercity Passenger Rail

Created by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, the IRC Program provides new opportunities to entities implementing IRCs to advance multi-state and regional passenger rail service efforts.

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Transit Dispatchesby Mary Scott NabersJanuary 3, 2024

$8B Rail Project Funding Should Stir Interest in 2024

In December, the FRA announced $8.1 billion in funding for passenger rail projects. The funding is a part of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Act that Congress passed several years ago, but the funding now is flowing aggressively.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseMay 16, 2023

RATP Dev USA Awarded GoDurham Fixed-Route Operations Contract

The contract will have a service start date of July 1 and a five-year base term, with the potential for up to two option years.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsMay 8, 2023

Biz Briefs: Beep Expands AV Route, Tolar Delivers Bus Shelters, and More

Get the latest from Beep, Tolar Manufacturing Company, Equans, and GIRO.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseMarch 14, 2023

NCDOT, Beep Partner for AV Testing Projects

NCDOT and Beep will test applicable use cases for shared, electric, and autonomous shuttles.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseMarch 8, 2023

Siemens Mobility to Invest into North Carolina Facility

The facility will create more than 500 new jobs.

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Newsby StaffAugust 29, 2018

County says it can fill $57M Durham-Orange light rail funding gap

The line is an 18-stop, 17.7-mile line that will run from UNC Hospitals to N.C. Central University in Durham.

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