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Stay Connected with Our New Calendar of Events
October 28, 2026 Stay Connected with Our New Calendar of Events We love being out in the community—and now it’s easier than ever to keep track of where we’ll be next! We’ve launched a brand‑new Calendar of Events on our website, designed to help you stay connected…
CATA Selected for Pilot Test of New Real-Time Bus Information Signs
A new pilot bus stop sign featuring a QR code and tap-to-access panel installed for testing rider access to real-time bus information. November 4, 2026 CATA Selected for Pilot Test of New Real-Time Bus Information Signs STATE COLLEGE, Pa. — The Centre Area…
CATA Announces Service Adjustments, Plans Public Hearing
November 2, 2026 CATA Announces Service Adjustments, Plans Public Hearing STATE COLLEGE, Pa. — The Centre Area Transportation Authority (CATA) has announced proposed service adjustments to begin in January as the transit industry, including CATA, experiences the…
RIDER ALERT
RIDER ALERT On Monday, Nov. 2, 2026 S. Atherton St. will be closed between Beaver Ave. and W. College Ave. from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. BUS STOP CLOSURE 🛑 Bus stop #394 | S. Atherton St. at W. Beaver Ave. Outbound will be closed; the closest alternative stop is #396…
CATA Unveils Next-Gen Bus Tracking
October 20, 2026 STATE COLLEGE, Pa. — The Centre Area Transportation Authority (CATA) has launched its next-generation bus-tracking system on its website, providing riders with significantly faster bus location updates. The next-gen tracking, offered through CATA’s…
Temporary Closure of Bus Stop on W. College Ave. at S. Allen St.
September 24, 2026 STATE COLLEGE, Pa. — The Centre Area Transportation Authority (CATA) bus stop on West College Avenue at South Allen Street is expected to be temporarily closed from Monday, Sept. 28, to Thursday, Oct. 1, pending weather. PennDOT announced the stop…
CATA Public Meetings September 2026
CATA held a public meeting on Monday, Sept. 9, 2026, to review new service changes, apps and tools for trip planning, and ways public transit can reduce congestion, lower environmental impacts, and save money on gas and parking. The meetings began with a presentation…
Youth Ride Free on CATA Year-Round
CATA is expanding its Free Summer Youth Pass program to a year-round benefit. STATE COLLEGE, Pa., Sept. 1, 2026 — The Centre Area Transportation Authority (CATA) Board of Directors voted yesterday to extend the Free Summer Youth Pass program to a year-round benefit….
CATA Announces Public Meetings
An opportunity for community members to hear about CATA services, ask questions, and share feedback.