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The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) is planning for the initial phase (Phase A) of the LYNX Silver Line light rail program from Center City Charlotte to the Town of Matthews. It would require a vehicle maintenance facility (VMF) or facilities for delivery, testing, storage, and maintenance of light rail vehicles. CATS has screened more than 15 sites between Center City Charlotte and the Town of Matthews and is currently conducting a Title VI equity analysis on three potential sites that came out of the initial screening.

Following this outreach, CATS intends to recommend the desired site(s) for detailed impact evaluation under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).  Your feedback will help inform the Title VI equity analysis and site selection. Please join the live virtual public meeting recorded presentation on CATS YouTube before completing the following survey by June 6, 2023. 

The map below displays each of the three potential VMF sites.

*CATS recommendation

 

CATS recommendation:

  • 25% of vehicles at North Yard/75% of vehicles in Southeast​ (Industrial Dr desired)
  • Heavy maintenance activities at North Yard only​
  • Daily servicing at both facilities​
  • Facility in Southeast (Industrial Dr desired) enables Silver Line service to continue if an incident occurs on the Blue Line​
  • Facility in Southeast (Industrial Dr desired) minimizes Blue Line track capacity restrictions from Silver Line vehicles using Blue Line tracks to access the North Yard

 

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1. Do you agree with the recommendation described above?

Yes
No
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2. If yes, what is the primary reason (select one)?

Located in an industrial area
Rezoning not required
Residential relocations not anticipated
Operational efficiencies and access
Other justification:
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3. If no, what is the primary reason (select one)?

Business relocations
Operational efficiencies and access
Other concerns:
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4. Where do you live and work (select one)?

Industrial Drive
Campus Ridge or CPCC Lane
Other streets around North Yard
Other streets around Industrial Drive
Other streets around CPCC Levine
Other:
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Please answer the following demographic questions, which will help CATS select the preferred VMF site(s) in accordance with Title VI. Collecting this data also helps CATS evaluate and refine strategies to better engage the community in the planning process.

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1. Which of the following best describes your race?

American Indian/Alaska Native
Asian
Black/African American
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
White
Some Other Race
Two or More Races
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2. Are you Hispanic or Latino?

Yes
No
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3. Is English your primary language? If not, what is your primary language?

Yes
No
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4. Last year (2022), what was your total family income from all sources before taxes?

Less than $25,000
$25,000 - $49,999
$50,000 - $74,999
$75,000 - $99,999
More than $100,000
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5. How many people are in your household?

1
2
3
4
5 or more
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6. What is your age?

Under 19
19-24
25-34
35-44
45-54
55-64
65 and older
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