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    1. Rail

    Charlotte area’s MTC advances LYNX Red Line

    Sept. 30, 2022
    MTC approved an amendment to the FY2023 capital plan that will allocate $5 million toward the project for outreach, design and alignment development.
    Related To: Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS)
    City of Charlotte
    A screenshot from the Metropolitan Transit Commission meeting where $5 million were approved to advance the CATS LYNX Red Line project.
    A screenshot from the Metropolitan Transit Commission meeting where $5 million were approved to advance the CATS LYNX Red Line project.

    The Charlotte area’s Metropolitan Transit Commission (MTC) approved the allocation of $5 million toward the Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) LYNX Red Line project through an amended FY2023 Capital Investment Plan that will advance the planned rail project.

    The funds will support public outreach, updated design, confirming the proposed alignment into Uptown and continued coordination with Norfolk Southern for use of their existing rail line.

    The LYNX Red Line is a proposed regional commuter rail line that will connect Mooresville, Davidson, Cornelius and Huntersville to Uptown Charlotte. The LYNX Red Line serves as a vital part of the 2030 System Plan that would strengthen the connection between Center City Charlotte and the Northern region.

    “Transit is at a pivotal moment; we have an unprecedented opportunity for federal funding that can advance the Charlotte landscape,” said CATS CEO John Lewis. “It’s crucial for CATS to utilize this opportunity and plan ahead as the Charlotte region continues to grow.”