Changes are coming to CATS bus and LYNX transit routes. Here’s when they start

The Charlotte Area Transit System is rolling out service changes this week.

Starting today, schedules for routes 16–South Tryon and 56–Arrowood will be adjusted to improve on-time performance, CATS announced in a media release.

In addition to the bus routes, CATS is also making changes to the LYNX Blue Line and CityLYNX Gold Line.

The Gold Line will operate from 6 a.m.-11:26 p.m. during weekdays, 8 a.m.- 11:26 p.m. on Saturdays and through 10:36 p.m. on Sundays.

“CATS implements schedule changes at least three times yearly (February, June and October) to make sure that posted schedules are accurate and serving riders in the most efficient way possible,” a spokesperson for CATS told The Charlotte Observer. “CATS updated the posted schedule to reflect the schedule the buses end up actually running on due to real-life scenarios including typical ridership, passenger onboarding time, traffic patterns, etc.”

Officials say these changes are only slightly different from the former schedule, by only a few minutes.

Riders can find current route schedules online at www.charlottenc.gov/CATS/Bus/Bus-Routes-and-Schedules. You can also track any changes to routes on the CATS-Pass app, which is available in the Apple App Store and Google Play Store.

If you have any questions or concerns, you can also call 704-336-7433 to speak to a customer service representative.