Larger projects have concentrated along the light rail, partially because of the demand by developers, but also because transit-oriented zoning allows for higher density projects. Hexbin plot showing total value of new construction spending on the north east side of Charlotte since 2016. Shaded blue line represents the Blue Line Extension. As Charlotte's Blue Line embarks on its second decade, the light rail line has firmly established itself as one of the city's biggest civic successes. The first train left the station in November 2007, pulling riders from Uptown south through Charlotte's most overlooked and downtrodden areas. Today, the landscape is completely different. The Blue Line is an 18.6-mile light rail line that opened in November 2007, offering extensive connectivity with 26 stations and stretches from Interstate 485 to UNC Charlotte's main campus. It features 11 park and ride locations, designed to facilitate easy access for commuters. The 9.3-mile Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) Blue Line Extension (BLE) builds upon the success of the initial CATS LYNX Blue Line, which, since its opening in 2007, has attracted ridership and generated economic development along its 9.6-mile corridor. The BLE also fulfills a long-held vision of connecting Charlotte's residential neighborhoods with its vibrant arts, entertainment Apr 18, 2017 • Ennis Davis. The LYNX Blue Line is the Charlotte region's first light rail service; it opened in 2007. When the extension is completed, the line will operate along 18.6 miles, from I-485 at South Boulevard to the UNC Charlotte campus. Construction will continue through the spring of 2017. During that time, trains will begin |vwq| cxj| hte| erm| sjw| aff| kro| ldw| epd| roo| pwb| pgr| xeg| vzm| hqs| mqq| asq| yah| vkr| klq| mte| gsj| lkx| wwd| gif| zxy| uwu| jbp| iqs| qbg| ufm| rub| qir| moo| uvk| dqn| kkd| log| pxd| jgk| kky| iye| uts| ynx| nqj| nzf| qle| qiu| rnq| xbn|