CAT announces postponement of Route 9 service changes
Charlottesville Area Transit (CAT) announces that the previously scheduled Route 9 routing and schedule changes, originally planned to take effect Monday, October 19, 2026, have been postponed.
Charlottesville City Schools (CCS) has confirmed that transit access will remain available. As a result, CAT will continue operating Route 9 along its existing alignment.
The previously announced changes were intended to accommodate the closure of Gentry Lane to public traffic and upcoming Dairy Road construction. With continued transit access now confirmed, CAT will maintain its current Route 9 service rather than implementing the previously planned October 19 changes.
The Route 9 changes could take effect as early as mid-December 2026, although a final implementation date has not yet been determined. CAT will announce the confirmed date and provide updated service information once plans are finalized.
Riders should disregard previously distributed Route 9 maps, schedules, and informational materials showing changes effective October 19, 2026, and continue using the existing Route 9 routing and schedule.
CAT apologizes for any confusion caused by this change in plans and appreciates the community's patience and understanding.
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