Gov Cooper talks Charlotte transit woes says CATS is struggling to find help

North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper said he believes the Charlotte Area Transit System will work with the state’s transportation department to ensure Charlotte’s light rail is safe to ride. “No. 1, light rail is so important for making sure we get people to and from work in a fast, efficient and safe way,” Cooper told reporters during a Charlotte visit Tuesday. “We know that CATS and other public transportation systems are struggling to find enough help. The Department of Transportation let them know that they needed to make sure that more workers were involved because there was a safety issue.…