Announcements
Share Your Feedback at the Feb. 12 CATA Public Meeting
The Centre Area Transportation Authority (CATA) invites Penn State students, faculty, and staff to a public meeting to share feedback on community and campus transit services. CATA staff will be available to answer questions and listen to your comments about all CATA services. Your input will help guide future service planning and improvements. Date: Thursday,…
Tap to Pay Coming Soon
Getting around town is about to get even easier! Coming soon, CATA will roll out a brand-new way to pay your fare: Tap to Pay from Token Transit. No app, no cash-just tap and ride. What is Tap to Pay? It’s simple: when you board, just tap your contactless credit card, debit card, or your…
CATAGO! Service Expansion
CATAGO! is launching a new pilot program that will extend micro-transit service farther than ever before-reaching the outer edges of our member municipalities and providing more riders with convenient, flexible transportation. These new services will be available starting January 12, 2026. Updated Service Zones Our current service areas will keep the same boundaries but receive…
CATA Service Updates Coming January 2026
We’re making a few adjustments to better serve our riders starting in January: H Route Updates New Frequency: Buses will now run every 45 minutes, except late-night and Saturday service, which will remain as they are. Expanded Access: All H Route buses will now stop at Mount Nittany Hospital at Toftrees during its operating hours. AC Route Updates…
Winter Safety Tips for CATA Riders
Winter Safety Tips for Public Transit Riders Stay safe, warm, and prepared while riding with CATA this winter. Plan Ahead Less waiting, more moving. Try to avoid being outside longer than necessary in extreme weather. Use the myStop Mobile App to track your bus in real time and stay up to date on service changes and…
The Centre Area Transportation Authority (CATA) is excited to announce that Todd Horsley has been selected as Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective July 15th. With over 24 years of experience in public sector transportation, Todd brings an extensive background and a wealth of knowledge to the role. Todd Horsley previously served as the Chief…
Exciting news for CATA riders! Starting August 1st, 2025, getting around town will be smoother, faster, and way more convenient with the launch of Token Transit mobile validators on all CATABUS, CATAGO!, and CATARIDE Vehicles! Token Transit mobile validators are sleek, contactless devices installed on buses that let you pay with your phone instantly. All…
Starting September 1, 2025, youth aged 18 and under can enjoy unlimited access on CATABUS and CATAGO! CATA is now offering 12 months of access for the price of 8 for all youths! With CATA’s Youth Pass, young riders can enjoy the freedom of transportation. Individuals can catch a movie, participate in after-school programs and…
There will be a timetable adjustment to the CC (College Ave Connector) route effective Monday, Sep. 16, with more trips added to the weekday late-night service. Three additional eastbound full pattern (Research Dr. – Nittany Mall via Lemont) trips will be provided during the hours of 8-11 p.m. Two additional westbound full pattern (Nittany Mall…
