White the Gold Line originally used heritage-style streetcars when phase one opened in 2015, the…read morelaunch of phase two in 2021 brought with it a transition to modern, low-floor streetcar vehicles that offer better accessibility, air conditioning, and smoother boarding. These new cars look much like the same cars as are used on the Blue Line that runs from 485 to UNCC. The streetcars are clean and modern, with wide windows that make the ride feel open and connected to the city around you. It's convenient, especially if you're heading to Uptown or the hospitals along Elizabeth Avenue. The wait times between cars are usually reasonable but there's a small catch: there aren't any digital signs or audible announcements at the stops to tell you when the next streetcar is coming. I've found that Google Maps is helpful since it tracks the vehicles in real time and helps you estimate when to be at the platform. Once on board, it's a smooth, quiet ride that feels more like gliding than commuting. [Review 1436 of 2025 - 4507 in North Carolina - 24987 overall]

I'm trying to paste the lynx to pictures of this tram but it's not working…read more This is the cutest tram ever! It may be slow but it gets you there in the end - much like myself. The drivers are friendly and the colors are probably the most adventurous and memorable of any of the trams I've seen in North America and there are quite a few. I didn't even know that Charlotte had one until I saw it chugging along one day while I was getting food. I made it a point to ride on the thing, and I have finally made that dream a reality. It's not San Francisco, but then Charlotte doesn't have all those hills (or pills) so just the existence of the tram is a huge reason for happiness.

This place is HORRIBLE. I personally would've never stepped foot into this place as I'm not a fan…read moreof bus transportation, I'm all about the WHEELS UP (airplane). I have family who opted to take the bus to visit which lead me to this place for either a pick up or a drop off or both. I've even had to go inside (WoWZers) to wait with the passenger(s) in certain instances. The process is very disorganized and the customer service is at an ALL TIME LOW. The people employed act as if the paying customers owe them something when in all actuality they customers are the reason they are employed. The seating is old and unclean and the floors look as if they haven't had a CLEAN mop over them in years. It also reeks of a unpleasant scent. It's unfortunate that this is one of the venues that is available for affordable transit in Charlotte. I hope they get a facelift soon.

Just a reminder, if something seems too cheap to be true then there's probably a reason…read more We paid for a simple trip planning to arrive at 7:30 and didn't arrive until 9:30. After an hour and a half of delays, we finally got on and later the driver stopped for a 10m break which ended up lasting 20m. This was especially great because the entire bus smelled like piss. Another couple had a trip that was supposed to be over by 4p and they were still on the bus when we got off at 9:30. If you ever buy a ticket expect to get to your destination a few hours later because that seems to be the norm.

This is a nice station. It's close to dining (like a food court area) and also a parking garage…read morethat lets you touch panels near the entrance and then lights up and plays sounds. That's pretty cool. This was close to our hotel so we used this to hop on and hop off the light rail. When getting on the train at this station one time, there were agents from transit checking to make sure tickets were activated.

7th Street Lynx Station is the furthest Lynx station that I have been to. This station used to be…read morethe furthest station you could possibly ride to before the University expansion. This station is located between ImaginOn and The 7th Street Market. It is a very convenient station to get on and off of. You are right at the street level and there is no elevators or stairs. Not sure but I think there are only kiosks to buy tickets on one side of the station since the train didn't originally go past this point. There is also no bus connections from this location since it is so close to the CTC. 7th Street Lynx Station 260 East 7th St Charlotte, NC 28202

This is the stop if you're going to Bank of America Stadium for Panthers or Charlotte…read moreFC Soccer. It's about .4 of a mile to walk. On game day, they sometimes have golf cart or pedal cart rides. There is no car parking available. You can go to the southernmost stop which is South Blvd or the northernmost which is UNC Charlotte. It's an elevated platform adjacent to Ally Bank and their parking garage. Convenient to Whole Foods and Charlotte Convention Center. JW Marriott, Deans Steak House and Carolines Oyster Bar. It's also the stop for Museum of Illusions and Jinya Ramen Bar.

fuckin horrible . bus number 7 is regularly late. and when Ive tried to run and catch it the…read moredrivers have looked me in my eyes struggling to catch it and pulled off. 0 empathy, 0 customer service, worst public transportation in the nation . should be disgusted the way you guys are behaving .

An elevated Lynx station (over the street) with a walkway from the northbound to the southbound…read moreplatforms, It also has a walkway directly to the EpiCentre so that you don't have to go down to street level. Very helpful. I detected some open wi-fi signals though I didn't try to connect to them. This could be helpful if you're here in the evening waiting for a train. You can SEE the darned thing just up the way, but it's NOT MOVING! That's a little frustrating. Overhead announcements tell you about the next train going north, but the next station is the last one, so don't even bother. Southbound doesn't get that same warning, only when the train is immediately inbound.

This station on the north arm of the LYNX line sits in the middle of an up-and-coming residential…read moreneighborhood. Lots of construction here of condos and apartments and townhouses, but very few commercial businesses. There isn't a coffee shop or a restaurant very near to the station. The platforms for this station are fully handicapped accessible. There are some benches with a small amount of cover available. The platforms are on opposite sides of the tracks, so the doors of the train will open on the right side. There is no parking here other than some street parking, which for the moment isn't metered or marked very well. Parkwood is between 9th Street (towards uptown) and 25th Street (towards University). [Review 10239 overall, 2 of 2019.]

I still remember when there was literally nothing that existed here. The construction in this area…read morein the past few years have been intense (and for the better in my opinion). Extending the Blue Line all the way to UNCC might have seemed excessive, but the success of the first segment really warrants the growing city's demand for public transportation. This station has some new neighbors! Most notably Optimist Hall. The way the track curves (you do go past it) but its a smart 1-2 minute walk. With the ongoing construction, it's probably not the most glamorous walk to get there, but the new apartments and other improvements will surely make the area a bustling hub of activity. Just like the other Lynx stations, the themes were designed by local artists. Plenty of bike rack locations (to encourage multi-modal forms of getting around). With everyone moving to Charlotte, it's actually really refreshing to not have to get in a car to get somewhere.

The Color Forest Southend Rail Trail is great! Whether you like various types of exercise such as…read moreto walk/jog, bike, etc., the Rail Trail is a great place to do it in Charlotte! The trail runs for a good distance from the North side of Uptown, through Uptown. It's ends close to Clanton Road before getting to the QuickTrip on South Blvd. On the trail, you'll find a ton of people walking, jogging, bicycling or exercising. This could be early mornings, midday, afternoon or evening. It's a great space in Charlotte.

LIT on the rail trail is amazing!!! So many cool and fun interactive experiences for patrons of all…read moreages! My favorite is the interactive experience in front of Flower Child. See my pictures for awesome work!

The station was clean, well lit and clean. I loved the views from the platform as we were waiting…read morefor the train. My husband and I stood there planning a date night in Charlotte just from seeing the interesting places that are built near the rail station. Being from NY, it is weird that there is no access point. Growing up in NY we have turnstiles and there is no honor system. I like it though. So many people get caught in a turnstile and miss there train. I brought our passes and just tucked them away.

With all the 'good' that CATS has put into the Blue Line Extension, there's a lot of TLC needed at…read moresome of the older stations. The Third Street Station is where they should start. First things first, does it do its job? Sure! The Light Rail Cars show up here just like any other stop to pick up and drop off passengers. It's located in a pretty busy section of Uptown, catering to the Hilton, Convention Center, NASCAR HoF, and both of the main Wells Fargo buildings. Upkeep is where it really suffers now. The colorful shelters that look so cute from afar show their age upon closer inspection, mostly bleached and cracked from the sun. They also do not offer much coverage from the rain. Fortunately, walking south on the platform gives you better coverage under a cut-out of the office building where the light rail tunnels thru. There is an elevator that brings you from street level to the elevated platform, I do not recommend it as it smells like someone has been using it as their personal restroom. I actually walked away from it once due to the smell. Stairs on either side of third street will get you to the tracks. Other than that, just everything around it could be maintained a bit nicer. The underneath of the bridge that supports the tracks is littered with debris and trash on a regular basis. It's not really CATS fault that people litter but the "broken windows" doctrine plays out here: one piece of trash left in view invites more litter around it. So again, it's not the prettiest station when you bring it under the microscope. Use the stairs, bring an umbrella, and be on your way, quickly.

The service kicked off a great Vegas experience. This was our first experience using an exec…read moretransport service. Will do again.

Initially I had learned of Ace of Spades as I had been picked up by them (in a new, large, black…read moreexecutive SUV) via rideshare service. They'd given me their card which I'm glad I had saved. I asked them to do a courier service job for me which went smoothly, they were in constant communication and were timely/efficient. I'd definitely use them again.

Closer to Uptown, Carson is the last stop before the line crosses 277 and enters what is considered…read more"Uptown." The station is at ground level, not elevated). There is no 'Park and Ride" here. The station is pretty well lit. It is a block from the wonderful Midnight Diner (reviewed separately) and the Morehead Street Tavern. Looking south, you can see the train coming from as far away as Bland Street Station but from the north, there is a curve where it crosses the highway. There are automated announcements that let you know a train is a few minutes away. There are ticket vending machines on each platform. Note that you must purchase your ticket before boarding the train. The LYNX line does have fare inspectors and they're serious about it.

Not on my usual Lynx ride, but I have passed this station many-a-time while walking the Rail Trail…read moreand now that there are apartments popping up all over the place in SouthEnd, this is becoming a pretty popular stop. The Carson Lynx Station is the "last" stop on the line before the lynx crosses over I-277 and into Uptown. It is also good to note that the trail still continues on under Moorehead, but then diverts you over to Moorehead/College St if you are trying to walk in. No pedestrian traffic allowed on the light rail bridge over 277. A lot of folks get on the train at the other end of the line in Pineville, so by the time the train reaches Carson, it's pretty packed (depending on the time of day... I'm talking rush hour when it is pretty packed). No men employed to squeeze people in the trains yet (like Japan), but if you value your personal space, I would either try to get an earlier train, or just avoid the rush hour altogether. Other than that... pretty standard light rail station. No park and ride here.... but lots of residential places nearby and you've got TWC News 14 building behind the station off of South Blvd and the Midnight Diner about a block away.