FTA 15-05
Contact: Paul Griffo
Friday, March 04, 2005
Tel.: (202) 366-4043

U.S. Department Of Transportation Provides $4.8 Million for Transit in Charlotte

The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) today announced a $4.8 million grant to the city of Charlotte for continued construction of its South Tyron transit facility. The new facility will enable the city and Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) to better serve this rapidly growing area as public transportation service continues to expand.

“Sound transportation investments improve service and contribute to economic development,” said FTA Administrator Jennifer L. Dorn. “Today, the Bush Administration does its part to help Charlotte meet its future transit needs as its size and economy continue to grow.”

Located on a 25-acre site near downtown Charlotte, North Carolina, the new facility will relieve overcrowded conditions at the North Davidson facility, which has the capacity to service only 200 buses out of the 317 CATS owns. When completed, South Tyron will become the CATS primary transit facility with the capacity to maintain and operate as many as 250 buses.

The facility also will include an administrative building to accommodate daily operations as well as a body shop, bus washers and paint booths.

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