Centre Area Transportation Authority

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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,…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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CATA Holiday Service Schedule Updates

As the holiday season approaches, please take note of the following changes to CATA service: Thanksgiving Week: November 24 – 30 CATA will operate on a reduced service schedule during this period. Community Service: All routes will operate except the express routes…

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CATA 2025 Food Drive is Underway

The Centre Area Transportation Authority (CATA) has officially launched its annual holiday food drive, running through December 15, 2025. Donation boxes are available on all CATABUS, CATAGO, and CATARIDE vehicles, as well as at our downtown customer service center,…

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CATA 2025/26 Fall Service Changes

CATA 2025/26 Fall Service changes will take effect on Monday, August 18th, 2025, in conjunction with the commencement of full service.   CATA Fall 2025/26 Service Changes CATA’s Fall 2025 schedule revision refines routes and timetables to further enhance service…

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