Rider and Service Alerts
Correction for Map Not Displaying in Apple Devices
After a recent Goggle update, maps are not properly displayed on Apple devices. Apple users can make an adjustment in the setting of the myStop app to update this issue. Users will navigate to Settings in the myStop app. Once there, the user will need to select Apple Maps under Map Provider (see image below). With Apple Maps selected, users should be able to view the map as intended. Thank you for your patience while this issue is resolved. Thank you for riding CATA!
CATA Community Survey
Complete the CATA Community Survey from 10/15 to 11/15. Participants will be entered to win one of three $50 Downtown State College gift cards. Take the survey here: https://arcg.is/11enP91
Token Transit
Starting August 1, 2025, all CATA vehicles will feature Token Transit mobile validators for easy contactless payments via the Token Transit app. Download the app from the App Store or Google Play to purchase fares, then scan the QR code with the validator when you board. *Please note that riders will still be able to buy fare media and pay with cash.
For more details, visit catabus.com/announcements/token_transit/.
myStop App Display
If you are having difficulty seeing any CATA Bus route and/or stop information when using the myStop app, please update, or uninstall and reinstall the myStop app. Thank you!
Detours and Service Delays
State College Halloween Parade Detours
Tonight from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM, due to a closure on W. College Ave during the time of the parade, the following routes will be affected: AC, CC, H, N, V, W, R, UP, BL, and WL. Expect possible delays due to these detours.
AC and BL will not be able to service the following during this time:
- Burrowes Rd at Rec Hall - Stop 358
- Burrowes Road at Westgate Building - Stop 359
- S Burrowes St at the James Elliott Bldg - Stop 360
NB AC will not be able to service the following during this time:
- College Ave at S. Allen Street - Stop 1
- All NB AC Stops on Pugh St
CC, H, N, V, W, R, BL, and WL routes will not be able to service the following during this time:
- E College Ave at Atherton Hall - Stop 52
- College Ave at S. Allen Street - Stop 1
OB R & UP routes will not be able to service the following during this time:
- All S Atherton Stops between College and Westerly Parkway. During this time, these stops will still be serviced by the RC Route.
Game Day Detours
On PSU Home Football Game Saturdays, there will be all-day detours on the H, BL, WL, and RL routes due to widespread road closures around Beaver Stadium.
Please review the following information before you ride.
Use the CATA Website or Google Maps to plan your trip before you ride.
Game Day Blue Loop Detour
There is no service at all stops between McCoy Natatorium (#148) and Nittany Community Center (#159). The Blue Loop will make a stop on Bigler Rd at the Computer Building.
For noon games, the Blue Loop will return to normal routing at 7:00 pm. For 3:30pm games, the Blue Loop will return to normal routing at 10:30 pm.
Game Day White Loop Detour
After servicing the Meridian stop, the bus will follow normal routing to University Dr, where it will turn left on Hastings Rd (Lot 83/Stop #152 will not be serviced), right on Bigler Rd, and left on Curtin Rd, where it will resume normal routing.
For noon games, the White Loop will return to normal routing at 7:00 pm. For 3:30pm games, the White Loop will return to normal routing at 10:30 pm.
Game Day Red Link Detour
Red Link from West Campus toward Medlar Field – The Red Link traveling toward Medlar Field will follow normal routing to Curtin Rd where it will turn right on Bigler Rd, right on Eisenhower Rd, right on Shortlidge Rd, and left on Curtin Rd where it will resume normal routing to the West Deck.
The last stop will be Bigler Rd/Computer Bldg (#53). There is no service and no alternative transportation at Curtin Hall (#155)/McCoy Natatorium (#148) and all stops further north.
For noon games, the Red Link will return to normal routing at 7:00 pm.
Game Day H Toftrees Route Detour
Click here for H Detour Timetable and Map
When the H Toftrees is on gameday detour, there is no H service and no alternative transportation at all stops between East Halls at Curtin Hall (#155)/McCoy Natatorium (#148) and Toftrees Avenue/Alma Mater Drive (#890).
In Toftrees, the H Service will begin/end at The View.
The H serves all regular stops in Toftrees and N. Atherton/Colonnade; however, during the detour, normal inbound stops are served by Toftrees-bound buses, and normal outbound stops are served by campus-bound buses. Trader Joe's Plaza is served only by Toftrees-bound buses.
The H runs express from campus to Trader Joe's Plaza (#497) and from 1870 N Atherton St (#498) to campus, not serving any intermediate stops. The first stop on campus is Pattee Transit Center (#4) and the last stop is Walker Bldg (#285)
When the H is on gameday detour, refer to the timetable provided above before you ride.
Game Day NV Route Detour (only late kickoff ~7:30 p.m.)
Inbound – After servicing The View, the bus will turn left on Toftrees Ave, left on Waddle Rd, left on I-99 North to 322 East to the College Ave exit, then right on College Ave where it will resume normal routing.
PSU Football Shuttles
PSU Football Shuttles run 3 hours, prior to kickoff. From Hills Plaza South and from Downtown. They conclude service back to both areas 1 hour post-game. Thank You and Enjoy the game.
Stop #494 Park Forest Ave across from Northbrook is closed today due to construction
Stop #564 E Beaver Ave at Calder Commons is closed today due to construction
Due to safety concerns, starting August 18th, stops 431 and 432 (Havershire at Rushcliffe Inbound and Outbound) will be removed from the CC and W route. All patrons are asked to utilize stops 429 and 430.
Due to a route change, the Red Link (RL) does not service Innovation Park or Mount Nittany Medical Center.
Customer Service Center Hours
Customer Service Center hours
Monday - Friday 7am to 6pm
Saturday and Sunday Closed