Spec-Tran serves persons with disabilities who are unable to use fixed-route service. Spec-Tran uses small lift-equipped buses and low floor vans to provide curb-to-curb advance reservation service.
Spec-Tran customers must be certified in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Please download the pre-certification application (PDF).
Service Area
Spec-Tran is available in the cities of Lansing and East Lansing and Delhi, Lansing, and Meridian Townships, and up to three-quarters of a mile beyond any of CATA’s fixed-routes.
Service Hours
Spec-Tran operates 7 days a week, same hours as CATA fixed-route service. For specific hours, call 517.394.CATA (2282).CATA does not operate on New Year’s Day, Easter, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, or Christmas Day.
Paying for Your Ride
Spec-Tran fare is $2.50 for each one-way ride.
You can pay for your Spec-Tran fare with:
For more information on fares, discounts, and buying punch cards online, visit our Fares page.
Reserving a Ride
Schedule your ride by calling 517.394.CATA (2282) between 8 AM and 5 PM, seven days a week to schedule rides up to 14 days in advance of your trip.
Spec-Tran service is not available on a same-day basis. Please let the Spec-Tran office know if you will be accompanied by a personal assistant or guest. Your personal assistant rides for free. You may bring one guest with you on Spec-Tran. They will pay the same fare as you.
It is important to let the Spec-Tran office know if personal assistants, guests, or children will be accompanying you at the time you make your reservation.
Canceling a Ride
To cancel your reservation, call 517.394.CATA (2282) anytime. Your message will be recorded. Cancellations must be made at least 90 minutes before the scheduled pick-up time.
Wheelchairs and other Mobility Devices
CATA
vehicles can accommodate all common wheelchairs as defined by the ADA.
Wheelchairs must be usable indoors, no larger than 30 inches wide by 48
inches long, when measured two inches from the ground and weigh no more than 600
pounds when occupied.
Customers may bring mobility devices such as canes, walkers,
wheelchairs, etc. As a courtesy to others in the vehicle, customers are
asked to limit other items to the size of four paper or eight plastic
shopping bags.
Service Animals
Service animals are welcome on all CATA vehicles. ADA regulations define a service animal as any animal individually trained to provide assistance to an individual with a disability.
- Service animals must be clean and well-groomed.
- Service animals should be leashed and under the owner’s control. Customers should not ask the driver to take the animal’s leash or harness or to assist in the care of the animal.
- The customer is responsible for knowing the best way for the animal to board the vehicle.
- Service animals are expected to sit on the floor of the vehicle.
- Animals that display disruptive or threatening behavior will not be allowed on any CATA service or property.
Spec-Tran Guide
For a detailed Spec-Tran guide, download the Spec-Tran Brochure (PDF), or call the Spec-Tran office at 517.394.CATA (2282).