April 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.…

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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…

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Share 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,…

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Hockey 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…

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January 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…

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Tap 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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CATAGO! 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…

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Extended 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…

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Winter 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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CATA Holiday Service Schedule Updates

As the holiday season approaches, please take note of the following changes to CATA service: Thanksgiving Week: November 24 – 30 CATA will operate on a reduced service schedule during this period. Community Service: All routes will operate except the express routes (HU, NE, RC, VE, and WE). Campus Service: Only Blue Loops will operate, Monday through Saturday. Reduced Service Lite:…

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