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Businesses get glimpse of urban future at networking event
On March 20, just a short walk from the brand-new University City Blvd LYNX light-rail station, small-business leaders networked, celebrated the long-awaited opening of LYNX service and discussed plans to use light rail as an engine for change. "University City is on...
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...
Chipotle opening in late March at Belgate
Chipotle Mexican Grill is expected to open on March 29 in Belgate's growing restaurant cluster on University City Boulevard. Chipotle will be located at 6925 University City Blvd, near a store for AT&T authorized retailer Portables. They and four other businesses...
The LYNX at last! Our guide to rail revelry!
Light-rail service to University City officially began at 10 am Friday, March 16 – nearly 5 years since Charlotte broke ground on the LYNX Blue Line Extension We've prepared this quick guide to all of the launch events plus a LYNX Primer for riding our rails smoothly...
Bikes are welcome on CATS trains and buses
The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) invites you to ride transit with your bike. This makes traveling by bike more practical since long distances, unexpected storms and major highways are no longer obstacles. Combining bicycles with public transit provides...
Plan your LYNX journey with Google Transit Trip Planner
Technology is helping simplify the task of planning Charlotte trips via LYNX train and CATs bus. The Google Maps Transit Trip Planner does the work for you. It's as simple as this: Visit google.com/transit. Enter your start and end addresses. Choose your mode of...