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LYNX is the light rail transit service in Charlotte, North Carolina, United States that began service on November 24, 2007, comprising a 9.6-mile line known as the Blue Line that runs through Uptown and South End, before paralleling South Boulevard to its southern terminus just north of Interstate 485 at the Pineville city limits.^[1].^[2] It became the first major rapid rail service of any kind in North Carolina, and began operating seventy years after a previous Charlotte streetcar system was disbanded in 1938, in favor of motorized bus transit.^[3] It is projected to have a daily ridership of 9,100 in 2008, and increase to 18,300 by 2025.^[1] Future expansion of the LYNX system envisions an expansion of the Blue Line in addition to commuter trains, streetcars, additional light rail and bus rapid transit. This article is about light rail systems in general. ... Charlotte redirects here. ... Official language(s) English Capital Raleigh Largest city Charlotte Largest metro area Charlotte metro area Area Ranked 28th - Total 53,865 sq mi (139,509 kmÂ²) - Width 150 miles (240 km) - Length 560[1] miles (900 km) - % water 9. ... is the 328th day of the year (329th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era in the 21st century. ... Night skyline of Charlotte Center City Charlotte center city (also known as Uptown Charlotte) is the area comprising the township and original city of Charlotte, North Carolina. ... Historic South End has its beginning in the 1850s with Charlottes first railroad line, connecting the Queen City to Columbia and Charleston, SC. As time passed a thriving manufacturing community sprang up along the tracks, centered on the booming textile industry. ... For two unbuilt highways, see Interstate 485 (Georgia). ... Pineville is a town in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina located between Charlotte and York County, South Carolina. ... Official language(s) English Capital Raleigh Largest city Charlotte Largest metro area Charlotte metro area Area Ranked 28th - Total 53,865 sq mi (139,509 kmÂ²) - Width 150 miles (240 km) - Length 560[1] miles (900 km) - % water 9. ... This article refers to public transport vehicles running on rails. ... Autobus redirects here. ...

History

As Charlotte began to see extensive growth by the 1980s, it became desirable to control and focus the expansion. By 1984, the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Planning commission made its first recommendation for a light rail line connecting Uptown Charlotte with the University of North Carolina at Charlotte as part of the community's 2005 Vision Plan as a means to control growth.^[4] Image File history File links Metadata Size of this preview: 800 Ã— 271 pixelsFull resolution (900 Ã— 305 pixel, file size: 64 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) LYNX car #103 at in Charlotte, North Carolina File historyClick on a date/time to view the file as it appeared at that time. ... Image File history File links Metadata Size of this preview: 800 Ã— 271 pixelsFull resolution (900 Ã— 305 pixel, file size: 64 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) LYNX car #103 at in Charlotte, North Carolina File historyClick on a date/time to view the file as it appeared at that time. ... The University of North Carolina at Charlotte (UNC Charlotte, or for athletics purposes, Charlotte), is a public, coeducational, research intensive university located in Charlotte, North Carolina in the United States. ...

After remaining dormant for nearly three years, the light rail debate once again emerged as a light rail/mass transit task force was established by then mayor Sue Myrick in early 1988. The task force received $185,000 for the initial study of the system. The system was envisioned to consist of three lines radiating out from Uptown Charlotte.^[5] One line was to envisioned to connect with the University of North Carolina at Charlotte to the northeast; a second was envisioned to connect Pineville, with expansion envisioned to both Fort Mill and Rock Hill to the south; and a third was envisioned to connect with Matthews, with expansion envisioned to Monroe to the southeast.^[5] Sue Myrick Sue Wilkins Myrick is an American politician; a Republican, she has represented North Carolinas 9th Congressional district (map) in the United States House of Representatives since 1995. ... The University of North Carolina at Charlotte (UNC Charlotte, or for athletics purposes, Charlotte), is a public, coeducational, research intensive university located in Charlotte, North Carolina in the United States. ... Pineville is a town in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina located between Charlotte and York County, South Carolina. ... Fort Mill is a town in York County, South Carolina, and a suburb of the city of Charlotte, North Carolina. ... Rock Hill is the largest city in York County, South Carolina, and a satellite city of Charlotte, North Carolina. ... Matthews is a town located in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina and a suburb of the city of Charlotte. ... Monroe is a city in Union County, North Carolina, United States. ...

By September 1988, the results of the initial study carried out by Barton-Aschman Associates placed a $467 million price tag on a 77-mile (124 km) system encompassing a loop around Uptown Charlotte and eight separate corridors radiating in all directions from the center city.^[6] The corridors envisioned included one to the east along Albemarle Road, to the southeast connecting with SouthPark, to the southeast connecting with Matthews, to the south connecting with Pineville, to the west connecting with Charlotte-Douglas International Airport, to the northeast connecting with the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, to the northwest along Brookshire Boulevard, and to the north connecting with Davidson.^[6] This article is about the animated television series. ... Charlotte Douglas International Airport is located in Charlotte, North Carolina. ... For Davidson County, North Carolina, click here Davidson is a town in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, lying right along the southern edge of the Iredell and Mecklenburg County line. ...

In 1998 Mecklenburg County voters approved a one-half cent sales tax to be utilized in the implementation of the 2025 Integrated Transit/Land-Use Plan, which include development of a light rail network.^[7] Once the tax was approved, the planning for the South Corridor to Pineville commenced.

Although light rail had been envisioned connecting Charlotte to Rock Hill in previous years, official planning for the corridor, later to become the Blue Line, would not commence until 1999. The line was to have initially been $225 million, 13.5-mile (21.7 km) route serving as a connection between Uptown Charlotte and Pineville along the Norfolk Southern rail line paralleling South Boulevard.^[8] In February 2000, the Metropolitan Transit Commission unanimously approved the corridor for the region's first light rail line. Image File history File links Metadata No higher resolution available. ... Image File history File links Metadata No higher resolution available. ... Platforms 2 side platforms[1] Tracks 2[1] Other information Opened 26 November 2007 Accessible Owned by Charlotte Area Transit Systems Services The Charlotte Transportation Center/Arena station or CTC/Arena station is a light rail station on the LYNX light rail system in Uptown Charlotte, North Carolina. ... Norfolk Southern Corporation (AAR reporting mark NS) NYSE: NSC is a US publicly-traded stock corporation based in Norfolk, Virginia. ...

By April 2000, the first funds towards its construction were spent. $8.2 million was allocated for the initial purchase of materials for the lines construction through Uptown Charlotte and South End.^[9] By September, Parsons Transportation Group was hired by CATS to complete engineering and environmental studies for the corridor. By this time costs estimates for the completed line increased to $331 million.^[10] Founded in 1944, Parsons is a 100% employee-owned engineering and construction company in the United States. ...

By July 2002, the overall costs for completing the line escalated to $371 million as a result of increasing land and construction costs. Additionally, the southern terminus for the line was moved approximately 1.5 miles (2.4 km) to the north along South Boulevard as a result of low projected ridership figures for the proposed downtown Pineville station, and primarily, as a result of the Mayor of Pineville, George Fowler, and the Pineville Town Council voting to not receive the line.^[11]^[12] By March 2004, costs of the line again were increased to $398.7 million and were again revised to $427 million by January 2005.^[13] The increased estimates were blamed on both rising land and construction costs. After numerous delays caused by increasing cost estimates, the official groundbreaking for the line occurred on February 26, 2005.^[14] Image File history File linksMetadata No higher resolution available. ... Image File history File linksMetadata No higher resolution available. ... Also see: 2002 (number). ... is the 57th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ...

As a result of the amount of traffic at a number of the stations along its route, CATS determined that bridges spanning the busiest road crossings would be necessary to prevent further congestion. Beginning on January 4, 2006, the installation of concrete girders ranging in size between 89-119 feet commenced at the Tyvola station and was complete by February. Following the construction of these overpasses at Tyvola, similar overpasses were later installed at the Archdale station from April 5 through May 5; at the Woodlawn station from May 10 through May 30; and at the Arrowood station from July 13 through July 23.^[15] is the 4th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Connections CATS route 16 CATS route 24 Platforms 1 island platform[1] Tracks 2[1] Parking 464 spaces Other information Opened 26 November 2007 Accessible Services The Tyvola station is a light rail station on the LYNX light rail system in Charlotte, North Carolina. ... The Archdale station is a light rail station on the LYNX light rail system in Charlotte, North Carolina. ... is the 95th day of the year (96th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... is the 125th day of the year (126th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... The Woodlawn station is a light rail station on the LYNX light rail system in Charlotte, North Carolina. ... is the 130th day of the year (131st in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... is the 150th day of the year (151st in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... The Arrowood station is a light rail station on the LYNX light rail system in Charlotte, North Carolina. ... is the 194th day of the year (195th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... is the 204th day of the year (205th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ...

On February 22, 2006, CATS unveiled "LYNX" as the official name of its light rail network, chosen from a list of over 250 possibilities including City Lynx and Xcel. The name was partially chosen so as to adhere to the big cat theme in the names of the local professional sports teams, (the Carolina Panthers and the Charlotte Bobcats). "LYNX" was also chosen since it was homophonous with "links", suggesting connectivity.^[16] For people nicknamed The Big Cat, see The Big Cat. ... City Charlotte, North Carolina Other nicknames The Cardiac Cats Team colors Black, Carolina Blue, and Silver Head Coach John Fox Owner Jerry Richardson General manager Marty Hurney Mascot Sir Purr League/Conference affiliations National Football League (1995â€“present) National Football Conference (1995-present) NFC West (1995-2001) NFC South (2002... The Charlotte Bobcats are a professional basketball team based in Charlotte, North Carolina. ... This article is about the term in linguistics. ...

By September 2006, estimated completion costs for the Blue Line once again were increased. This time the increase was blamed on poor planning and design of the line from the consultants hired by CATS to design the line, Parsons Transportation Group. Revised estimates as of early 2007 called for the project to be completed at a final cost of $462.7 million, more than double the original estimate of $227 million. ^[17]

On its opening weekend of November 24 and 25, 2007 all trips were free. Revenue service commenced with the first train on November 26, 2007. In the first four hours of operation on November 24, 34,000 trips were taken. Over the first day of operation an estimated 60,000 trips were taken. This was well above capacity for LYNX service.^[18] is the 330th day of the year (331st in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ...

Controversy

Controversy over the South Corridor (Blue Line) and the entire LYNX system stems from its opponents viewing the project as being too costly for the projected ridership of the completed line, Charlotte-Mecklenburg's lack of need for urban rail both now and well in to the future, and urban rail's unlikeliness of having a significant effect reducing Charlotte's road congestion.^[19] The project has been scrutinized by the Americans for Prosperity Foundation as being an inefficient use of federal taxpayer dollars^[20] as well as being a major issue between incumbent Charlotte mayor Pat McCrory and Democratic opponent Craig Madans in the 2005 mayoral race.^[21] Traffic jams are common in heavily populated areas. ... Pat McCrory (born October 17, 1956) is an American politician and is currently the mayor of Charlotte, North Carolina. ...

Critics of local urban rail also cite cost-overruns and concerns over CATS management, as further reasons to launch a petition drive to put a proposed repeal of the 1998 transit tax on the November 2007 ballot. Mecklenburg County elections officials announced in June 2007 that more than enough signatures had been gathered and validated, guaranteeing a referendum on the transit tax. The methods by which these signatures were gathered were seen by many as misinformed in that some who signed the petition alleged they were not told they were signing a petition to repeal the transit tax.^[22]

Furthermore, $8.9 billion is slated for transit out of a total of $12.7 billion for all transportation projects slated for the Charlotte region (Long Range Plan). Much, if not most, of this cost is due to rail. Meanwhile, transit will provide a viable means of transportation for just 2-3% of the Charlotte region's travel needs, and 1% of regional travel, according to Dr. David Hartgen, PhD, and professor of Transportation Policy Studies at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte^[23]^[24]^[25]^[26] Road Transportation advocate Wendell Cox also cites similar concerns of low cost/benefit ratio of the South Corridor line (and urban rail for Charlotte-Mecklenburg).^[27] In addition, Sam Staley, Director of Urban and Land Use Policy for the Reason Foundation, says that LYNX, and transit for that matter, struggles to capture riders in a sprawling city like Charlotte, where the majority of trips aren't made to the central city.^[28] The University of North Carolina at Charlotte (UNC Charlotte, or for athletics purposes, Charlotte), is a public, coeducational, research intensive university located in Charlotte, North Carolina in the United States. ...

After much debate, Mecklenburg County voters rejected the repeal of the transportation tax by a margin of 70 percent to 30 percent on November 6, 2007.^[29] The campaign to save the tax garnered more than $650,000 - at least $200,000 of which came from Duke Energy, Wachovia, Bank of America, McDonald Transit Associates, Parsons Brinckerhoff, and Siemens (German company that builds the light rail cars) - all of which are companies that directly profit from CATS operations. The group working to repeal the transit tax raised less than $13,000, mostly from individuals.^[30] is the 310th day of the year (311th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ...

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In January 2004, CATS began the process of formally accepting bids for the construction of the systems vehicles. Original estimates for the vehicles was $3.5 million per car with the firms Bombardier, Siemens and Kinki Sharyo bidding for the final contract. The $52 million contract for 16 vehicles was awarded to Siemens on February 25, 2004.^[31] Image File history File links Metadata No higher resolution available. ... Image File history File links Metadata No higher resolution available. ... For other uses, see Bombardier (disambiguation). ... Siemens redirects here. ... Kowloon-Canton Railway Ma On Shan rolling stock, manufactured by Kinki Sharyo. ... is the 56th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ...

LYNX's fleet will initially consist of 16, 91.3-foot, 97,470 pound Siemens-built Avanto vehicles, similar to those currently in operation for the METRORail in Houston, Texas. Each vehicle will contain 68 seats and have a maximum capacity of 236 passengers complete with four bike racks. Each car has a maximum speed of 65 mph but top speed will be restricted to 55 mph with its power coming from 750 volts via overhead wires.^[32] Siemens redirects here. ... The Avanto has found success in the United States, including Houston, Texas. ... METRORail is the light rail service in Houston, Texas, United States that started on January 1, 2004. ... Houston redirects here. ...

The original order of 16 rail cars was manufactured by Siemens, of Berlin, Germany, with delivery complete in 2006-07. These cars are numbered 101-116. Additionally, CATS retains an option to order an additional 25 cars based on ridership once the line is operational.^[33] Car 101 arrived via flatbed truck to Charlotte on Friday, June 23, 2006, from the Siemens facility in Sacramento, California where it was constructed. Testing of the vehicles commenced in August 2006 along a 1.3 mile stretch of completed rail between Tremont Avenue and the main CATS light rail shed off South Boulevard. During the testing phase, each car will log 1,000 miles in order to adequately test the acceleration, braking and overall performance for each vehicle.^[33] Siemens redirects here. ... For other uses, see Berlin (disambiguation). ... is the 174th day of the year (175th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Sacramento redirects here. ...

Fares

Fares will be purchased on the platform of all stations from self-served ticket vending machines. These machines accept cash and coins, but will be programmed to accept debit an credit cards in the future. Transfers from buses, weekly and monthly passes will also be accepted. Fares will be equal to those of the existing bus network which as of July 2, 2007 will be $1.30 for a one-way trip.^[1] is the 183rd day of the year (184th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ...

LYNX's fare system will be organized on the proof-of-payment system; there are no turnstiles at the entrances to train platforms. Instead, fares are enforced by random sweeps through trains and occasional checks for fares as passengers enter and leave the train by CATS personnel.^[34] If a passenger is caught without evidence of proper fare, a citation of $50 will be issued in addition to potentially facing a Class 3 misdemeanor charge.^[34] Proof-of-payment is a fare collection approach used on many public transportation systems. ... A misdemeanor, or misdemeanour, in many common law legal systems, is a lesser criminal act. ...

Public art

As part of the budget for the LYNX system, a percentage of the overall cost was reserved for both the purchase and display of public art along the route. Through the utilization of less than 1 percent of the overall design and construction budget, 13 artists have been selected to design displays for each of the Blue Line's 15 stations.^[35] This is a list of LYNX public art artists, who contributed to public art projects along the LYNX Blue Line in Charlotte, North Carolina. ... La Joute by Jean-Paul Riopelle, an outdoor kinetic sculpture installation with fire jets, fog machines, and a fountain in Montreal. ...

Future Expansion

The Northeast Corridor is a planned light rail extension for the LYNX network in Charlotte, North Carolina. ... Platforms 2 side platforms[1] Tracks 2[1] Other information Opened 26 November 2007 Accessible Services The 7th Street station is a light rail station on the LYNX light rail system in Uptown Charlotte, North Carolina. ... Norfolk Southern Corporation (AAR reporting mark NS) NYSE: NSC is a US publicly-traded stock corporation based in Norfolk, Virginia. ... The Purple Line is a planned light rail extension for the LYNX network in Charlotte, North Carolina. ... Huntersville is a town in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, United States. ... Cornelius is a town in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, United States. ... For Davidson County, North Carolina, click here Davidson is a town in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, lying right along the southern edge of the Iredell and Mecklenburg County line. ... Mecklenburg County is a county located in the U.S. state of North Carolina. ... DMU, type SA108 of Great Poland Voivodship in PoznaÅ„, Poland The Transwa Prospector DEMU capable of up to 200 km/h provides a passenger service between Perth, Western Australia and the mining town of Kalgoorlie A Diesel Multiple Unit or DMU is a multiple unit train consisting of multiple carriages... A Connex commuter train stands by the platform in Melbourne, Australia Regional rail systems, or commuter rail systems, usually provide a rail service through a central business district area into suburbs or other locations that draw large numbers of people on a daily basis. ... The Silver Line is a planned BRT (though light rail is possible) extension for the LYNX network in Charlotte, North Carolina. ... This article is about high-capacity bus transit systems. ... This article is about light rail systems in general. ... Central Piedmont Community College (CPCC) is a large community college located in Charlotte, Meclenburg County, North Carolina. ... Matthews is a town located in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina and a suburb of the city of Charlotte. ... Night skyline of Charlotte Center City Charlotte center city (also known as Uptown Charlotte) is the area comprising the township and original city of Charlotte, North Carolina. ... The Center City Corridor is a proposed streetcar line, to be completed in 2018, which would serve as an extension to Charlotte, North Carolinas LYNX transportation network. ... a historic postcard showing electric trolley-powered streetcars in Richmond, Virginia, where Frank J. Sprague successfully demonstrated his new system on the hills in 1888 A streetcar is a railway vehicle designed to carry passengers on tracks, usually laid in city streets. ... Eastland Mall logo Eastland Mall is a shopping mall located on the east side of Charlotte and serves this area as the primary retail destination. ... Night skyline of Charlotte Center City Charlotte center city (also known as Uptown Charlotte) is the area comprising the township and original city of Charlotte, North Carolina. ... The West Corridor is a planned streetcar line to serve as an extension for the LYNX network in Charlotte, North Carolina. ... a historic postcard showing electric trolley-powered streetcars in Richmond, Virginia, where Frank J. Sprague successfully demonstrated his new system on the hills in 1888 A streetcar is a railway vehicle designed to carry passengers on tracks, usually laid in city streets. ... Charlotte Douglas International Airport is located in Charlotte, North Carolina. ... Night skyline of Charlotte Center City Charlotte center city (also known as Uptown Charlotte) is the area comprising the township and original city of Charlotte, North Carolina. ...

See also

This article is about light rail systems in general. ... A METRORail train approaching Preston Station in downtown Houston, Texas, USA. The distinct circumstances under which light rail systems have been introduced to North America (particularly the United States) have caused differences in the development and implementation of those systems as well as spur political controversy over the effectiveness of... The Charlotte Trolley is a heritage streetcar which operates in Charlotte in the U.S. state of North Carolina. ... The Charlotte Area Transit System, commonly referred to as CATS, is the public transit system in Charlotte, North Carolina, USA. It operates bus service around the Metrolina area and a historical trolley in Uptown Charlotte, and operates a light rail system, called LYNX which opened on November 24th, 2007. ...

References

^ ^a ^b ^c LYNX Blue Line South Corridor Light Rail Project Description. Charlotte Area Transit System. Retrieved on 2007-02-23.
^ Harrison, Steve. "A momentous arrival: After opening-day hoopla, what's ahead for Lynx?", The Charlotte Observer, November 24, 2007.
^ Rhee, Foon. "Is a light rail system in Charlotte's future?", The Charlotte Observer, January 19, 1988, pp. 1B.
^ Israel, Mae. "Planners propose strategies for shifting Charlotte-Mecklenburg growth balance", The Charlotte Observer, July 9, 1985, pp. 8B.
^ ^a ^b Rhee, Foon. "Is a light rail system in Charlotte's future?", The Charlotte Observer, January 19, 1988, pp. 1B.
^ ^a ^b Rhee, Foon. "Light rail has heavy price tag, transit system cost put at $467 million", The Charlotte Observer, December 3, 1988, pp. 1B.
^ Rapid Transit Planning. Charlotte Area Transit System. Retrieved on 2007-01-13.
^ Whitacre, Dianne. "Meeting to help decide when, where trains will be comin' down track", The Charlotte Observer, January 25, 1999, pp. 1C.
^ Whitacre, Dianne. "$8.2 million will get the ball rolling on light rail", The Charlotte Observer, April 27, 2000, pp. 2B.
^ Whitacre, Dianne. "Contract awarded for light rail engineering", The Charlotte Observer, September 21, 2000, pp. 4B.
^ Lowrey, Michael. "Charlotte, Triangle Transit Delayed", Carolina Journal, June 11, 2004.
^ Whitacre, Dianne. "Cost of light rail to the south up 11%", The Charlotte Observer, July 25, 2002, pp. 3B.
^ Whitacre, Dianne. "Light rail: Higher prices, later arrival", The Charlotte Observer, January 11, 2005, pp. 1A.
^ Whitacre, Dianne. "Celebration marks start of work on light-rail line", The Charlotte Observer, February 27, 2005, pp. 2B.
^ Whitacre, Dianne. "Light-rail reaches key stage, installation of bridge girders to start this week", The Charlotte Observer, January 3, 2006, pp. 1B.
^ Staff reports. "Light-rail name keeps the CATS theme going", The Charlotte Observer, February 23, 2006, pp. 1B.
^ LaCour, Greg. "Light-rail tab unvailed", The Charlotte Observer, October 3, 2006, pp. 1B.
^ Harrison, Steve. "Light Rail, Heavy Traffic", The Charlotte Observer, November 25, 2007, pp. 1A.
^ Stop the Train Mecklenburg. Retrieved on 2007-02-23.
^ "Conservative group criticizes light-rail funding", Charlotte Business Journal, June 15, 2006. Retrieved on 2007-02-23.
^ Rubin, Richard. "Maddan takes 3rd bid to shops and churches", Charlotte Observer, October 13, 2005.
^ Harrison, Steve. "Transit petition found support in surprising areas", Charlotte Observer, April 8, 2007.
^ Federal Transit Administration. National Transit Database.
^ Dr. David Hartgen. David Hartgen on the McCrory Line.
^ Mecklenburg-Union Metropolitan Planning Organization (May 16, 2007). 2030 Long-Range Transportation Plan Amendment.
^ CATS Metropolitan Transit Commission (October 26, 2006). 2030 Transit Corridor System Plan: Implementation Scenarios and Preliminary Financial Results.
^ Cox, Wendell. Breach of Faith:Light Rail and Smart Growth in Charlotte.
^ Harrison, Steve. "Rail a focus of transit tax debate", Charlotte Observer, September 20, 2007.
^ Mecklenburg County Board of Elections (November 6, 2007). Mecklenburg County, NC 11/06/2007 General Election.
^ The Charlotte Observer (October 30, 2007). Transit Tax is Popular with Big Business.
^ Whitacre, Dianne. "Planners OK buying 16 trains for $53 million", The Charlotte Observer, February 26, 2004, pp. 4B.
^ Light Rail Vehicles. Charlotte Area Transit System. Retrieved on 2007-01-14.
^ ^a ^b Rubin, Richard. "1st LYNX car arrives, but 1,000 miles of tests await", The Charlotte Observer, June 24, 2006, pp. 1B.
^ ^a ^b Charlotte Area Transit System (November 7, 2007). Ticket Fare Machines: Fare Evasion.
^ ABC's of Art: Adams, Blum, and Cassidy...Just to Name a Few!. South Transitions. Charlotte Area Transit System (Winter 2006). Retrieved on 2007-09-29.

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