Coming Soon! Upgraded Boarding with Token Transit!

Exciting news for CATA riders! Starting in August 2025, getting around town will be smoother, faster, and way more convenient with the launch of Token Transit mobile validators on all CATABUS and CATAGO! Vehicles! Token Transit mobile validators are sleek, contactless devices installed on buses that let you pay with your phone instantly. All you…

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Your Ticket to Explore, with CATA Youth Pass!

YOUR TICKET TO EXPLORE, WITH CATA YOUTH PASS! Don’t have a car? No worries! You can still explore the Centre Region using CATABUS or CATAGO! Save money while traveling to the community pool, after-school or summer practice, shopping, the park, campus events, restaurants, and many other locations in State College and Boalsburg! If you’re under…

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College Avenue Connector (CC) Extended Hours

There will be a timetable adjustment to the CC (College Ave Connector) route effective Monday, Sep. 16, with more trips added to the weekday late-night service. Three additional eastbound full pattern (Research Dr. – Nittany Mall via Lemont) trips will be provided during the hours of 8-11 p.m. Two additional westbound full pattern (Nittany Mall…

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CATA Community Input Meetings

CATA held two community input meetings to discuss its services in the Centre Region. Staff encouraged community members to participate and provide feedback.   The first meeting took place on Wednesday, January 22, at Schlow Library. Please see the transcription summary of the meeting by clicking here. Please see the CATA 2024 Service Retrospective slideshow…

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Lemont/Houservile CATAGO! Zone

The Centre Area Transportation Authority (CATA) is excited to announce the expansion of its CATAGO! service with the introduction of the new Lemont and Houserville CATAGO! zone, effective from July 1st, 2024. CATAGO! will provide service to the Lemont area from Monday to Friday, with operating hours from 6:00 am to 8:00 pm, and on…

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Microtransit Updates

Lemont/Houserville CATAGO! zone (pilot) Days and hours of service –        Monday – Friday 6:00 am – 8:00 pm & Saturday  9:00 am – 8:00 pm Destination points outside the zone include the following: Scenery Park (same as Boalsburg) Weis on S. Atherton Giant on S. Atherton CVS on S. Atherton *It’s important…

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