Posts by Adam Simpson
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…
Read MoreRide 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: Friday, April 24 Time: 11:00 a.m.…
Read MorePlanned 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…
Read MoreApril 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.…
Read MoreSpring 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 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…
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