Charlotte: The Center of the Known World!

A Parking Lot Becomes a Park

Charlotte is organized into four wards.

The 4-acre First Ward Park opened in 2015 and was created through a public-private partnership.

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For some lucky residents, the trail is a scenic commute to work.

The line has 26 stations and traveling from one end to the other takes about 45 minutes.

The system typically operates from 5 a.m. to 1:30 a.m. with trains arriving every 10 minutes.

A directional in Charlotte points out distances to other cities states

Being caught without a ticket can result in a hefty fine.

A fish-themed splash fountain in uptown Charlotte, North Carolina

Four people sit at a table in Romare Bearden Park in Charlotte, North Carolina

First Ward Park, Charlotte, North Carolina

Pedestrians on the Charlotte Rail Trail

A station platform for the Charlotte Area Transit System