Charlotte's weekend is gearing up to be bustling with activity as the Taste of Charlotte festival and Savannah Bananas games come to town. To accommodate these popular events, the Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) is setting into motion temporary detours for certain bus routes. The changes, which will help to manage increased ridership, extend from Thursday at 9 a.m. until tomorrow at 11 p.m. Information released by CATS indicates routes 1, 7, 8, 16, 22, 26, and 34 will be directly affected.
Notable thoroughfares such as S. Tryon Street, between Brooklyn Village Avenue and Trade Street, along with Mint Street, Graham Street, and additional streets encircling Bank of America Stadium, are to be closed. These closures are expected to, not only impact general traffic but also create necessary interruptions in the regular bus services. Riders of the blue and gold lines, and specific bus routes, are advised to brace for potentially higher ridership – a sign of Charlotte's communal spirit, even as it inconveniences.
A list of the missed stops includes significant locales such as Brooklyn Village and College Street, and various points along 3rd, 4th, and Tryon streets. Full details are available on the CATS website for those seeking to navigate the altered landscape of Charlotte's transit this weekend. To ease the disruption, travelers are encouraged to download and utilize the CATS-Pass app, which will enlighten them on alternative stops or routes throughout these interruptions.
Furthermore, CATS remains committed to serving all patrons with utmost respect to accessibility needs. In the event that accommodations are required, they quote, "The City of Charlotte does not discriminate on the basis of disability." Requests for reasonable accommodations or translation services can freely be made through contacting [email protected] or calling 704.336.7433.
