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CATA Celebrates Riders at 2026 Rider Appreciation Day Event
Bringing riders and community partners together to celebrate the people who keep CATA moving every day. CATA hosted its 2026 Rider Appreciation Day on Friday, April 24, taking time to thank the community members who rely on and support public transportation every day. Throughout the event, riders were greeted by CATA staff and treated to…
Read MoreNew CATAArt CATABUS is “Connecting Our Community”
Dozens of student artists, families, and community members came together to celebrate creativity and connection. CATA and friends celebrated the 2026 CATAArt Contest on Tuesday, April 28. The return of this formerly annual event transformed the winning entries of a student art competition into a moving canvas to be seen across the Centre region on…
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 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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