Located along the center of North Tryon, there's definitely some retail and strip malls here next…read moreto Tom Hunter Station. There is zero parking. The station is an island platform, so the doors of the train will open on the left. There are automated ticket vending kiosks on both ends of the platform as well as visual and audible announcements of the next train in either direction. Some benches for waiting have some overhead cover from rain but probably not much good if it's windy. Tom Hunter Station is between Old Concord Road (inbound towards Uptown) and University City Blvd (outbound towards University). [Review 10245 overall, 8 of 2019.]

On the surface it doesn't look like this station has a lot going on for it. There are not a ton of…read moreattractions around it like the CTC, JW Clay, 36th Street, or Bland St. The businesses around here are older than ones around other stations. For those in the local neighborhoods, this light rail is a lifeline. Beyond Tryon and Tom Hunter, there is a ton of urban-light residential within a couple of miles from the station. The crosswalks on either end of here are surface level and you can cross from either side of Tryon. I know quite a few people from this area that are very optimistic for the doors the Blue Line Extension is opening up for them. Better access to North End, better access to UNCC, and more time for their families with less bus routes to take. While this station doesn't do much for me personally, it's an important one that will continuously improve the community and the lives of local Charlotteans. I can dig it!

The Mint Street stop on Charlotte's Gold Line is a compact, street-level station that serves as a…read moreconvenient entry point to the western edge of Uptown. The platform is slightly elevated for easier boarding and includes ramps for wheelchair access. Shelter is minimal - just a small canopy that offers limited protection from the elements. Its location is practical for reaching nearby civic buildings, sports venues, and local eateries, but the station itself is fairly barebones. It's functional and accessible, but not a place to linger. Think of it as a straightforward landing for exploring the surrounding blocks. Nearby are Romare Bearden Park and the Mint Museum Uptown. The station is between Charlotte Gateway Station (towards French Street) and Tryon Street (towards Sunnyside). It is an island platform in the middle of Trade Street making for a convenient switching point. Doors will open on the left. There are no automated signs indicating how long until the next train and there are no audible announcements. Like I said, barebones. [Round number review 4500 in North Carolina - 1429 of 2025 - 24980 overall]

This Lynx station is located near a lot of businesses. It is situated on Old Pineville Road behind…read morethe shopping plaza on South Blvd and Woodlawn Road.It has a convenient parking lot across from the station. The station is easy to walk to and you don't have to take step or an elevator like other locations. Woodlawn Lynx Station 4756 Old Pineville Rd Charlotte, NC 28217

This Lynx station is at street level, not elevated. The parking is to the west, with the entrances…read moreon Old Pineville Road. There's a Quizno's on the corner but not much else that is in the immediate area. There is only one ticket machine on the platform, at the north end. It does make change. In 'legal tender' dollar coins. :-( Announcements are made for the next train, but I did not notice any signs for those who might be hearing impaired. At night, the back of the parking lot is VERY dark, so be aware of your surroundings if you're not able to find a spot closer to the front and under a street light. Tracks are crossed at track level, so don't be an idiot. Please pay attention when you're crossing the tracks.

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

A true multi-modal station, CTC/Arena is not only in front of the Charlotte arena (currently,…read moreSpectrum Center), it is adjacent to the main city bus terminal and the Blue Line Lynx station. All are within a one block walk. There are both an elevator and stairs for reaching the Blue Line platform. For the Gold Line, CTC/Arena Station is an island platform in the middle of Trade Street so doors will open on the left. There are no signs indicating the time until the next train and there are no audible announcements. This is an... interesting... part of the city. Be especially aware of your surroundings and people approaching you. [Review 1435 of 2025 - 4506 in North Carolina - 24986 overall]

The station doesn't have much in the way of amenities in and of itself. There's no need, everything…read moreyou would ever want is next door in Epicentre. It's a very large station and considered the "hub" of the light rail system. Below you can see the terminus of the CityLYNX street car which is FREE to ride. The blue line does require a ticket either physically or through the CATSPass App (which I highly recommend, Android or iPhone). The tracks on the Epicentre side go South towards Pineville, while the other side goes all the way to the UNCC-Main Campus. During peak times, trains show up nearly every 7 minutes, while slower points in the day the trains are spaced out every 15 minutes. The CATS bus terminal is right below the platform that has routes to every end of the city. While there are no public restrooms on the platform, there are some at the bus station. Just keep in mind.. yeah, it's a bus station. They try their best to keep the restrooms in order, but someone always needs to prove how nasty they are by... well you know what, you can fill in the blanks! Keep an eye out for funny individuals. While I've seen security or LYNX officials nearly every time I've been here, there's still the occasional solicitor of change that can be a bit too aggressive, or argument turned destructive. Maintain that personal bubble, my dudes! Efficient and cost effective way to get around, go out and explore the rails!

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.

A perfectly adequate light rail station on the extension of the Blue Line that goes up to…read moreUniversity, though McCollough Station does not have parking. The station is at surface level on North Tryon and is in the middle of the street where it crosses with McCollough. There are a number of restaurants and retail very close to the station. There are pedestrian crossing lines here and the lights on North Tryon change often enough that you're not dodging traffic to get across the street. The station is fully handicapped accessible, including audible and visual announcements of the next train in either direction. The platform features an automated ticket vending kiosk, so you have no excuse to not have a ticket. You must keep it with you as ticket inspectors do patrol the line from time to time. McCullough is between University City Blvd station (inbound towards Uptown) and JW Clay Blvd (outbound towards University). [Review 10250 overall, 13 of 2019.]

Another brand new station as part of the Blue Line Extension. This one appears to need to…read more"grow-into" its new position in the neighborhood as I would say it's not quite as walking friendly as some of the other stations. It is however very convenient for the hundreds of folks that work in the rather large business park across the street. With a lot of people who work here (primarily blue collar jobs) living in the south side of Charlotte, this is a very attractive option. Instead of the nightmare that is 8am 77N traffic and parking, you can just ride on the cheap. On the other side is a couple of smaller shopping centers. While again, a bit of a walk, Mccollough Commons has some great eats such as Banh Mi Bros, Tea Fusion Cafe, and Pho Real. The Walgreens here has one of Charlotte's only 24-hour pharmacies. I find myself here at least twice a week. Looking forward to watching the neighborhood grow with the ease of access this station provides.

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.