1/3 Express Plus Monthly Art by Nic Capano

2/3 Express Monthly Art by T. Low

3/3 Local Monthly Art by Jessa Lyn Lizama

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) announces winners of its 5th annual Transit Pass Design Contest. The winners’ artwork will be used for 2026 monthly passes.

WINNERS:

🥇 Jessa Lyn Lizama – Local Monthly Pass

🥈 T. Low – Express Monthly Pass

🥉 Nic Capano – Express Plus Monthly Pass

CATS asked North and South Carolina residents to submit original artwork with the theme 50 Years of Moving People Forward. The theme allowed creative interpretation that focused on celebrating the people who make public transit possible, like CATS operators and customers. In 2026, Charlotte will celebrate the 50 th anniversary of public transit in t

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