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Planned Service Changes for Fall 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…
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…
Hockey Game Day Bus Detours Saturday, January 31
Penn State Hockey takes on Michigan State at Beaver Stadium on Saturday, January 31. Expect traffic and transit detours throughout campus during game day. Please review the following changes to CATA service: Blue Loop No service between McCoy Natatorium (#148) and…
January 31 PSU Hockey Service
Heading to the Penn State Hockey game on Saturday, January 31? Let CATA make your trip easy! Game Time: 1:00 PM Location: West Shore Home Field at Beaver Stadium Shuttle Service: From Hills Plaza ONLY (No downtown shuttles will be provided) Hills Plaza is located on…
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,…
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…
Extended Service for First Night State College
The Centre Area Transportation Authority (CATA) is gearing up to join the excitement at this year’s First Night State College, a New Year’s Eve celebration that’s been bringing art, music, and community spirit to downtown since 1994. To help residents and visitors…
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…
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…