Announcements
Winning Student Art to Debut on CATA Bus on April 28
The Centre Area Transportation Authority (CATA) will celebrate local student creativity with the unveiling of its CATAArt Poster Contest bus at a public debut event on Tuesday, April 28 at 5:30 p.m. at State College Area High School. The CATAArt Poster Contest invited students Kindergarten through 5th grade to submit original artwork inspired by by…
Ride with CATA. Leave with Prizes! Rider Appreciation Day is April 24
Join CATA as we celebrate our riders and community at our Rider Appreciation Day event! Stop by our Customer Service Center in downtown State College for an afternoon of free food, fun activities, and chances to win great prizes. Location: CATA Customer Service Center, 108 E. Beaver Ave Date: Thursday, April 24 Time: 11:00 a.m.…
Planned Service Changes for 2026
Join us at one of the public input meetings on April 8 at Schlow Library to share your questions and feedback on CATA’s service. Below are the service changes we anticipate through Fall 2026. Your input plays an important role in shaping our service. Summer and Fall 2026 New HV (Toftrees/Vairo) Route: A new weekday…
April 8: Join Us for Community Input Meetings
CATA is inviting riders and community members across our service area to share feedback on current services and help guide future plans. Whether you ride regularly, occasionally, or not at all, your input matters. Feedback from the community plays a critical role in shaping service improvements, planning decisions, and the overall future of CATA’s services.…
Tap to Pay Starts in April
Getting around town is about to get even easier! Starting in April, 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 or debit card…
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 Effective 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…