Posts by Adam Simpson
Spring Break Reduced Service: March 9-15
CATA will operate Reduced Service from Monday, March 9, through Sunday, March 15, during Penn State and SCASD’s Spring Breaks. During Reduced Service: All community routes operate except express routes serving student‑housing corridors. Only the Blue Loop operates for campus service. No Blue Loop service on Sundays. The Red Link does not operate. Service start…
Read MoreShare Your Feedback: Survey on CATA Weekend & Late Night Service
CATA wants to hear from you! We’ve launched a brief survey to better understand the travel needs of our riders, especially during evenings and weekends. Your feedback will help guide future service improvements so that we can better serve our riders and the broader community. The survey only takes a few minutes to complete, and…
Read MoreShare 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,…
Read MoreHockey 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 Nittany Community Center (#159). Temporary stop at Bigler Rd / Computer Building. Normal routing…
Read MoreJanuary 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 South Atherton Street and offers plenty of free parking…
Read MoreTap 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…
Read MoreCATAGO! 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…
Read MoreExtended 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 enjoy the festivities safely and comfortably, CATA will offer extended service hours and…
Read MoreCATA 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…
Read MoreWinter 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…
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