Charlotte Streetcar

The Charlotte City Council's transportation committee voted in favor Monday of having the Silver Line light rail skirt the edge of uptown.

The Charlotte Area Transit System's governance and organizational structure need a major overhaul, according to a consultant hired to review the city's transit agency. That consultant, Management Partners, found that CATS has unclear goals, departments that compete instead of cooperate, and a lack of transparency about its budget.

Before COVID-19, Charlotte Area Transit System estimated the LYNX Gold Line streetcar would carry 4,100 passengers on an average weekday. The first days of service averaged 1,283 trips a day.

The Charlotte Area Transit System opened the second phase of the Gold Line streetcar Monday. The $150 million project extends the line to four miles and adds 11 new stops.

Testing continues this week on Charlotte Area Transit System's $150 million Gold Line streetcar extension. CATS says service could begin in late spring.

Charlotte Area Transit System says the $150 million Lynx Gold Line streetcar project remains behind schedule, but service could start in January. CATS…

The Charlotte Area Transit System said Monday that the Republican National Convention in August 2020 at the Spectrum Center will require all streetcar…

It was only around 70 years ago that Charlotte had a booming trolley system, with dozens of orange-colored streetcars running up and down the middle of…

It was only around 70 years ago that Charlotte had a booming trolley system, with dozens of orange-colored streetcars running up and down the middle of…

Charlotte’s two mayoral candidates see expanding public transit as a way to increase economic mobility in the city. Republican Kenny Smith and Democrat Vi…