Press Releases
CATA Bus Shelter Receives Bird-Friendly Upgrade
Side‑by‑side images of the CATA bus shelter at 501 Vairo Boulevard, showing the large glass panels before installation and after being fitted with bird‑friendly window film. The ‘after’ image displays the visible dot pattern applied to the shelter’s glass, designed to…
Lawmakers Visit CATA for Rural Transit Day and CATAGO! Ride-Along
Local and state legislative staff meet with CATA to learn how on‑demand rural transit supports mobility in the region. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE STATE COLLEGE, Pa. — Centre Area Transportation Authority (CATA) joined transit agencies across Pennsylvania on Thursday, July…
Where is the CATAAart Bus? New feature helps the community find and enjoy the traveling student artwork around the region.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE STATE COLLEGE, Pa. — The Centre Area Transportation Authority (CATA) has launched a real-time tracking feature for the CATAArt bus, giving community members and visitors an easy way to find the bus and experience the artwork firsthand. The…
Retired CATABUS Begins New Life as First Responder Training Vehicle
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE STATE COLLEGE, Pa. — A retired CATA transit bus that once carried passengers throughout the Centre Region will continue serving the community in a new role: helping to train firefighters, rescue personnel, and hazardous materials responders…
CATA to Host Accessible Transportation Fair June 18 at Nittany Mall
Explore transportation solutions designed to help everyone in Centre Region stay active, independent, and connected to our community.
CATA Launches Updated Website to Improve Accessibility
CATA launches an accessible, rider‑focused website upgrade with improved screen‑reader compatibility, mobile usability, and a modernized design.
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,…