Central Avenue Bus Lane Launches Oct. 8

Infographic will communicate the following on how to use the Bus and Bike Lanes properly on Central Ave: • Motorists should utilize their turn signal when entering or exiting the bus and bike lanes. - Bus • Motorists should fully enter the bus lane before proceeding to make a right turn along the bus and bike lanes. 1/3 down the graphic - Bus • Motorists should look for and yield to cyclists when crossing the bike lane. - Bike • Motorists should arrange pick up or drop o on side streets to avoid stopping in the bus and bike lanes . - Bus/Bike • Parking is not permitted in the bus or bike lane. - Bus/Bike

Bicyclists/Scooterists should: • Wear a helmet. - Bike • Obey all trac signals and stop at “Stop” signs and red lights. - Bike • Use hand signals to indicate when turning - Bike Combo • Use front and rear lights and reectors at night and be as visible as possible - Bike Combo

Pedestrians should: • Look for cars in all directions – including those turning right – before crossing the street or parking lot. AUGUST 2020 NEWSLETTER • Obey all pedestrian trac signals. • Cross the street where you have the best view of trac. At bus stops, cross behind the bus or at the nearest crosswalk. • At night, walk in well-lit areas, carry a ashlight or wear something reective to be more visible.

Right turns to streets or driveways.

Central Avenue Bus Lane launches Oct. 8

Dedicated transit lanes have been successful in cities across the country, by providing more transportation options, improving safety, and encouraging sustainable transportation choices. In December

2019, CATS and CDOT implemented the City’s first Shared Bus-Bike

BUS Lane. With the success of the 4th Street bus/bike lane pilot, CATS and

Y ONL CDOT looked for other opportunities to implement dedicated transit corridors in Charlotte.

On September 8, 2020, Charlotte City Council approved a dedicated bus lane pilot along Central Ave from Eastland Transit Center to Eastway Drive. Road work began September 21 and includes lane restriping, signal work, and signage installation. CATS staff is also evaluating increasedONL busY frequency along Route 9. The official completion of the pilotBUS lane is October 8. This means only bus and bikes can travel in the lane.

With the success of Phases 1 and 2, the two lanes could eventually be connected during a Phase 3 extension from Eastway Drive into Uptown.

Find more information about the project and a survey about the lane on the CATS website. CATS offers FREE concerts at LYNX Blue Line platforms Starting October 1, 2020, Charlotte Area Transit System welcomes you to enjoy our free concert series, Ride With The Music. During the month of October, Ride with the Music will feature local music professionals performing at various CATS locations every Thursday evening. Come enjoy art and music with CATS as you board the LYNX Blue Line or stay a while and enjoy. CATS will also offer free masks during the events.

Who: 90’s Rock Acoustic Duo Who: The Bechtler Ensemble Who: Keelan Bozman and Kirsten Allen Flannel is the New Black When: October 15, 2020 from 5 to 7 p.m. When: October 22, 2020 from 5 to 7 p.m. When: October 8, 2020 from 5 to 7 p.m. Where: LYNX 36th Street Station. Where: LYNX J.W. Clay/UNCC Station. Where: LYNX Bland Street Station. Performers will be located Performers will be in the Performers will be located on the landing leading up station tower leading down at the end of the station on to the station in front of the to the station. the Trolley Museum side. lotus mosaic.

Riders can order FREE masks online

CATS, along with our community partners at Novant Health, continues to offer riders a face mask at no charge. Face masks are still available at the CATS Pass Sales and Information Office located at the Charlotte Transportation Center. Now, CATS is extending this option to our e-commerce customers. Customers who order online can add a free face mask to their order. The face masks option can be found at online. Offer valid while supplies last. Limited one per customer, and all terms of purchase apply.

CATS strongly encourages all riders to wear a face covering while in public. Let’s work to together to slow the spread. LYNX Silver Line Early Scoping continues through October 14

CATS is currently in Pre-Project Development and conducting Early Scoping of the LYNX Silver Line in collaboration with the Federal Transit Administration. The LYNX Silver Line is a proposed 26-mile light rail project from the City of Belmont in Gaston County, through Center City Charlotte and the Town of Matthews, with a potential extension into Union County.

CATS is refining the proposed alignment, or locally preferred alternative (LPA), and evaluating different alignment options to create a buildable project. An important part of the process is community feedback - that’s why we need your input!

Visit the Online Open House to view project information, the interactive comment map, and the survey.

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