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| - Save the planet, go mass transit, right? While this review is solely based on the Lynx light rail system, I know plenty of folks who appreciate and depend on the CATS bus system too.
I live only a few blocks from two of the South End light rail stations and I really appreciate it. Hubs and I often spend the affordable $1.50 to hit up Uptown and avoid the sometimes irritating parking dance in Center City. The rail itself is quick, clean and easy and purchasing tickets is a total cinch via the ticket stands.
My only minor gripes? For one, the rail doesn't run quite as often as I'd like. During off times expect to wait up to 20 minutes between trains...which, if you tend to run a bit late, like me, an additional 20 minutes can make you uber late. Oops. Plus, the light rail doesn't run super late on the weekends; I believe the last outbound run is around 1 am, which is late for me, but not for some folks who stay out all hours at EpiCentre.
It goes without being said, but I would use the light rail even more if they extended it to other areas of Charlotte. Here's hoping that comes to fruition in a reasonable amount of time!
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