The city of Charlotte on Oct. 23 released this update on seven projects underway along the Blue Line Extension to improve connectivity between stations and nearby communities, whether traveling on foot, on bike or in a motor vehicle. The projects and several others...
Light Rail
Our good news is making headlines
Local media recently have published reports about University City's economic vitality and international flavor. Enjoy the good news, and share with your friends! University City is Reaching Higher Heights - Light Rail is a Game Changer! Charlotte...
Hundreds of new homes near our LYNX stations
Two residential communities near our North Tryon Street LYNX stations took big steps in the last week. Demolition began on two office buildings beside North Tryon Street to make way for ATAPCO's five-story apartment building near the McCullough Station. Blu at...
Conference center, hotel in works near Clay Blvd Station
Marriott is partner; hotel could open summer 2020 Just three weeks after the launch of light-rail service to University City, UNC Charlotte is moving forward on plans for a hotel and conference center beside the J.W. Clay Boulevard station. "Once completed, this...
Lyft and LYNX launch “last-mile” discount in UCity
Do you want to commute by LYNX but have no station near your University City business or residence? A new partnership between CATS and Lyft may provide the answer. Charlotte Area Transit System and Lyft, the on-demand transportation service, have partnered in a pilot...
Discover what awaits at each station with these guides
Great minds think alike, which may explain why several websites including ours have posted guides to restaurants, bars, shops and other destinations along the new LYNX Blue Line Extension. We encourage you to check out each guide, then let us know what you like and...
Relive our historic day with this video and photo bonanza
The March 16 launch of the LYNX light-rail service to University City is big news not only for University City but also for Charlotte, the region and beyond. We even found news reports on websites such as railwayage.com and progressiverailroading.com. If you could not...