Charlottesville Area Transit to Increase Route 7 Peak-Hour Frequency
Charlottesville Area Transit (CAT) is increasing the frequency of its Route 7 service to every 15 minutes during peak hours, effective October 26.

Charlottesville, VA, October 20, 2026 —
Charlottesville Area Transit (CAT) plans to increase service on Route 7 during peak hours, with buses scheduled to run every 15 minutes starting October 26. The announcement provides the new service frequency and effective date, but does not specify a year.
The information provided does not identify the hours CAT considers peak hours or say whether the change applies in both directions. It also does not include the route’s current frequency, the stops served, or details about how the timetable will differ from the existing schedule.
CAT has not provided a reason for the service change in the available announcement. No details were given about whether other routes, fares, or service days will be affected. The announcement also does not state where riders can find a revised Route 7 timetable.
The confirmed change is limited to Route 7’s peak-hour frequency: service is set to run every 15 minutes beginning October 26. Further operational details, including the applicable peak-hour periods and the year the date refers to, were not provided.
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