John Lewis Charlotte Area Transit System

Published: July 31, 2018, 3:30 p.m.

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John Lewis is no stranger to the ins and outs of the transit industry, having worked for MTA, GRTC, and LYNX. Lewis, now the CEO at Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS), joins Transit Unplugged to discuss the importance of folding the transit plans into the city\\u2019s development plans, CATS\\u2019 expanding rail system, first-last mile challenges, and why CATS needs to rethink the delivery of their bus service.

If you want to know more about CATS, you can check out their website.

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