Chattanooga Area Regional Transportation Authority (CARTA)

06/11/2026

This is your commute. Your neighborhood. Your future.

The decisions made today will shape how people move through this corridor for years to come. We want to hear your experiences, concerns, and ideas.

Community Workshop
June 24, 2026
5:00–7:00 PM
Chris L. Ramsey Sr. Community Center

Help shape what's next.

06/10/2026

Hey, we're not perfect either.

So in the spirit of fresh starts — we're giving you a clean slate! Pay off your outstanding parking tickets by June 30th and we'll take 35% OFF your full balance.

No lectures. No judgment. Just a great deal and a chance to start fresh.

https://chattanoogaparking.org/amnesty-program

06/10/2026

Safety starts with preparation. Recently, Incline Railway staff participated in hands-on training focused on wildfire prevention and emergency response.

The training covered:
-How to safely and effectively create a fire break
-The proper tools to use and how to use them correctly
-Emergency response procedures and what to expect from the Chattanooga Fire Department
-Critical information to provide 911 dispatchers to help emergency crews respond as quickly as possible

By investing in training and preparedness, we're helping ensure our team is ready to respond safely and effectively should an emergency arise.

Thank you to our partners for sharing their expertise and helping keep our employees, passengers, and community safe.

Lookout Mountain Incline Railway

06/05/2026

Visit www.chattanoogaparking.org to apply!

- The Chattanooga Parking Authority (CPA), the parking enforcement affiliate of the Chattanooga Area Regional Transportation Authority (CARTA), has announced the launch of its Amnesty and Community Support Programs for individuals with outstanding parking citations in Chattanooga.

06/02/2026

Tomorrow! See you there!

Join us for our upcoming Rider Advisory Committee meeting on June 3rd from 5:00 - 6:30 pm at Shuttle Park South at 1362 Market Street. If you plan on attending, please RSVP by emailing [email protected].

06/02/2026

Check out our CEO on Channel 12's Let's Chatt! Learn about the parking amnesty period.

06/01/2026

Beginning today, June 1, the Chattanooga Parking Authority's Amnesty Period is now open. Before enforcement begins on October 1, residents have until September 30, 2026, to take advantage of one of three programs to resolve outstanding parking citations:

• Discount Program – Receive 35% off your total outstanding balance if paid by June 30, 25% off if paid by August 31, or 10% off if you enroll in a six-month payment plan by August 31.

• Hardship Program – Qualifying individuals may receive a 90% reduction in their outstanding balance. Documentation of financial hardship is required.

• Food for Fines Program – For every $1 donated, participants receive $2 in credit toward their outstanding balance, up to 25% of the total balance owed.

Programs cannot be combined.

You can learn more and apply for one of these programs at www.chattanoogaparking.org

05/28/2026

Join us for our upcoming Rider Advisory Committee meeting on June 3rd from 5:00 - 6:30 pm at Shuttle Park South at 1362 Market Street. If you plan on attending, please RSVP by emailing [email protected].

05/26/2026

Congratulations to Ms. Tamega Carr, recipient of CARTA’s May Ambassador Award!

At this month’s board meeting, we were honored to recognize Tamega for her compassion, professionalism, and dedication to serving our riders.

Recently, one of our buses experienced a wheelchair lift malfunction while a CARTA Care-A-Van passenger was boarding. Tamega immediately stepped in and manually operated the lift to ensure the rider could safely board the vehicle and return home safely later that day.

Afterward, rider Mr. Steve Sberna contacted Customer Service, not to complain, but to recognize the exceptional care Tamega showed during the experience.

“She made my day and helped me to feel special.”

Mr. Sberna shared that it wasn’t just what Tamega did, but how she made him feel: respected, cared for, and never like an inconvenience.

Tamega has proudly served the CARTA family since 2016, consistently demonstrating kindness, leadership, and excellence in customer service. Her commitment to our riders and community truly embodies what it means to be a CARTA Ambassador.

Thank you, Tamega, for making a difference every day!

05/22/2026

For Jordan, the Incline Railway is more than a historic attraction — it’s a lifeline.

Jordan uses the Incline to travel down Lookout Mountain and connect to Care-A-Van and the rest of Chattanooga’s public transportation network. It’s how he gets to appointments, services, opportunities, and the community beyond the mountain.

Public transit is not just about moving people. It’s about independence, accessibility and connection.

As conversations continue about the future of the Incline Railway, stories like Jordan’s remind us that this system serves real people with real transportation needs. Decisions about transit infrastructure impact residents who rely on these connections every single day.

The Incline is not just part of Chattanooga’s history — for many, it is still part of everyday life.

Watch the full video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tifYO-qlSOo