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The facility covers approximately 1.5 acres and includes an open-air plaza, covered passenger waiting areas, pedestrian pathways and bicycle parking. City staff said the underground option will best integrate the rail trail and light rail with the bus hub and will be easier for riders to navigate than the two-level terrace option that was struck down. A new station for the LYNX Blue Line will be located between the New Bern and East/West Boulevard stations.
Eastland Community Transit Center
Or explore the popular local restaurants near Woodlawn Station, such as Beef ‘N Bottle which has been a Charlotte institution for more than 40 years, and shopping. The southernmost stop in Uptown, it’s just a short walk to multiple museums and Bank of America Stadium, home of the NFL Carolina Panthers and MLS Charlotte FC. If you're coming from the south, you’ll ride the light rail through the Charlotte Convention Center. The LYNX Blue Line is one of the only light rail systems in the country that cuts through a building. Hop off and head to your next destination, such as museums, parks, restaurants and more all within walking distance. This Uptown station is the most northern stop before the train crosses I-277 from NoDa.
Charlotte Transportation Center/Arena Station
It’s also near Campbell’s Snacks, formerly the historic Snyder’s-Lance Factory. Park in one of the 430 park-and-ride spots then head up the stairs or elevator to get to the station platform, on the bridge over Archdale Drive. This is a great station to experience some local international favorites, including the nearby Latin American grocery stores and authentic eateries. Park your car in one of the 382 park-and-ride spots or secure your bike in the bike locker and hop on the train.
Uncertainty around Charlotte Transit Center funding
In 2021, the City of Charlotte received a $15 million federal grant to be used toward the redevelopment of the Charlotte Transportation Center (CTC) on East Trade Street. This new transit center would be built on the current site in conjunction with a proposed high-density development on the same block and adjacent site across Fourth Street. Monday's opening also marked the debut of new modern streetcars built by Siemens, the same company that builds the light-rail vehicles on the Blue Line. When the streetcar operated previously, it used replica trolley cars that have since been retired.
Addressing safety at the transportation center
Commission members voted to change a section of the plans for the Silver Line light rail route around the Bojangles Coliseum. But, she said, there were several concerns and criticisms about putting the hub underground. One critique she heard, Oechslin said, is that it felt like the city was trying to hide bus riders underground. The Queen City is moving forward with major Uptown transportation changes, and one involves building a new transit center underground. The second phase of Charlotte’s Gold Line streetcar opened Monday, connecting Johnson C. Smith University on the west side to Elizabeth on the east side.
SouthPark Community Transit Center
CATS is now moving forward with the originally adopted plan for the Silver Line route running on the outskirts of Uptown. Leaders said this would capture more residents and is more reliable, although it's more expensive. The original plan, called the Locally Preferred Alternative (LPA), was adopted by the MTC in 2019. As a reminder, the Silver Line is a 29-mile train system that would connect Belmont to Union County.
This station is right in the heart of North Davidson Street, which is the main street that runs through the district and gives the neighborhood is nickname. By using this website, you accept the terms of our Visitor Agreement and Privacy Policy, and understand your options regarding Ad Choices. Connection to the Amtrak Charlotte Station, located 2 miles (3.2 km) from CTC, is via CATS Bus 11 (North Tryon). Connection to the Greyhound bus station, located at the future Gateway Station and .6 miles (0.97 km) from CTC, is via the CityLynx Gold Line or by foot along Trade Street. “It’s always been a project to replace the CTC and have private development over build on the same parcel. That has not changed,” Cagle told the council’s economic development committee during a discussion last month.
Located between east Charlotte and University City, the Tom Hunter Station has several authentic local Latin restaurants close by that are worthy of a quick stop. Visitors to the Dubois Center at UNC Charlotte Center City may park in the 219 E. Because of these lot closures and parking modifications, you can expect additional congestion around the Dubois Center. Please leave yourself plenty of additional time to find the best available parking and to walk from the parking location to the Dubois Center. Due to the Lovin’ Life Music Fest from May 3 to May 5 in Uptown, parking and traffic will be impacted at and around the Dubois Center at UNC Charlotte Center City beginning Saturday, April 27.
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The current plan calls for the streetcar to extend north along Beatties Ford Road and also to the old Eastland Mall site on Central Avenue. Charlotte Area Transit System CEO John Lewis said the streetcar’s ridership goal is 4,100 daily passenger trips a year. But with so many people still working from home, it may take longer to get there. Located at the intersection of South Boulevard and Sharon Road West, this station features a parking lot with 188 spots, bike lockers and public art.
Then-CATS CEO John Lewis said when the plan was first presented in 2022 that it would require multiple funding sources, the Observer reported at the time. Assistant City Manager Tracy Dodson said in 2023 when the plan was endorsed by a City Council committee the city would discuss a public-private partnership to fund the development. Construction for Charlotte's new transit center is expected to start in 2025 and the first phase of the Silver Line is expected to start sometime in the 2030s.
Start or end your light rail excursion at the JW Clay Station, which has a parking deck with 800 spaces. Take the pedestrian bridge to cross over to North Tryon Street toward the UNC Charlotte campus. Or head in the other direction to explore the food, drinks and fun at The Shoppes at University Place.
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