The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) and the Metropolitan Public Transportation Authority (MPTA) will host a panel discussion titled Transit Talks: A Year of Momentum on November 12, 2026. The event will take place at the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center, starting at 6 p.m., with doors opening at 5:30 p.m.

The discussion will feature transportation and community leaders, including Phillip Washington and David Longo, and will cover topics such as transit investments and regional growth. CATS staff will also be available to answer questions about current and future transit projects.

Press Release: Charlotte Area Transit System

Published November 3, 2026. Reproduced in full from the Charlotte Area Transit System.

Join Us for Transit Talks: A Year of Momentum

Rider’s Alert

Route: All Routes

Effective: Nov. 12, 2026

CATS and the Metropolitan Public Transportation Authority (MPTA) invite customers and members of the community to attend Transit Talks: A Year of Momentum, a panel discussion on regional transit progress and future transportation plans.

Event Details

  • Date: Thursday, November 12, 2026
  • Time: Doors open at 5:30 p.m., panel begins at 6 p.m.
  • Location: Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center (CMGC), 600 E. Fourth St., Charlotte, NC 28202

The discussion will feature transportation and community leaders, including Phillip Washington, former CEO of Denver International Airport, Denver Regional Transportation District and LA Metro; David Longo, MPTA Trustee; and Andrea Smith, Chair of the Bank of America Alumni Network. The discussion will be moderated by MPTA Trustee and Board Secretary Christy Long.

Attendees will hear perspectives on transit investments, regional growth, and the future of mobility in the Charlotte region. CATS staff will also be available before and after the event to answer questions about current and future transit projects.

Transit, Parking and RSVP

The CMGC is accessible via the Blue Line at 3rd Street/Convention Center Station, the Gold Line at Davidson Street Station, and CATS local bus routes 6, 14, 15, 17, 20 and 23.

Free parking is available at the CMGC Parking Deck, 232 S. Davidson St.

RSVP is encouraged but not required. Register at this link: Transit Talks: A Year of Momentum Registration

For more information, visit ridempta.com.

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