Posts by Sara Dixon

The Centre Area Transportation Authority (CATA) is excited to announce that Todd Horsley has been selected as Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective July 15th. With over 24 years of experience in public sector transportation, Todd brings an extensive background and a wealth of knowledge to the role.    Todd Horsley previously served as the Chief…

CATA will host its annual Accessible Transportation Fair on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, from 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM. CATA invites the community to learn more about transportation options available to persons with disabilities across the Centre Region. 

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, CATAGO!, and CATARIDE Vehicles! Token Transit mobile validators are sleek, contactless devices installed on buses that let you pay with your phone instantly. All…

FROM MAY 1 TO AUGUST 31, 2025, YOUTH 18 AND UNDER CAN ENJOY UNLIMITED ACCESS ON CATABUS AND CATAGO! With CATA’s free Youth Pass, young riders can make the most of their summer. Individuals can enjoy the community pool, participate in summer practices, go shopping, explore parks, attend campus events, and access many other locations…

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…

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…

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…

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…