CONNECTOR
This service uses small buses to link nearby communities with main urban routes, including routes in Mason and Williamston/Webberville
Connector Service
Connector Service links local communities to urban routes using regularly scheduled small buses. CATA offers two connector routes — Mason and Williamston/Webberville.
Williamston and Webberville
The Williamston/Webberville Connector offers regularly scheduled service (no reservation necessary) along Grand River Avenue between Webberville and the Meridian Mall. Buses will serve the same stops as Route 48 and travel to the Okemos Meijer. Requests for service deviating within the city limits of Williamston may be made if the trip is arranged in advance. Trips must originate or conclude along the Connector route and be arranged at least 30 minutes in advance.
Audio Information
Download Williamston/Webberville Connector (9.12 MB MP3). Looking for audio schedules for other routes? Access all audio schedules on our Disability Services page.
Fares
$2.25 Regular one-way fare
$1.00 Discounted one-way fare
Regular fare applies to adults under 62 years of age not eligible for the discounted fare and students with valid college or CATA Student ID card.
Discounted fare applies to Medicare cardholders, seniors 62-plus years of age with valid CATAClub card and persons with disabilities with valid CATAClub or ADA card.
Schedule
Service hours are Mon.-Fri., 7:15 a.m. to 6:15 p.m. and Saturday 7:20 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Map
Trip Deviations
Deviations from the route may be requested for pickups or drop offs within the city limits of Williamston. Trips must originate or conclude along the Connector route and be arranged at least 30 minutes in advance.
Mason
The Mason Connector offers regularly scheduled service (no reservation necessary) between the Mason Meijer and the South Pennsylvania Meijer. In Mason, buses also stop at the 55th District Court. Requests for service deviating within the city limits of Mason may be made if the trip is arranged in advance. Trips must originate or conclude along the Connector route and be arranged at least 30 minutes in advance.
Audio Information
Download Mason Connector Information (9.3 MB). Looking for audio schedules for other routes? Access all audio schedules on our Disability Services page.
Fares
$2.25 Regular one-way fare
$1.00 Discounted one-way fare
Regular fare applies to adults under 62 years of age not eligible for the discounted fare and students with valid college or CATA Student ID card.
Discounted fare applies to Medicare cardholders, seniors 62-plus years of age with valid CATAClub card and persons with disabilities with valid CATAClub or ADA card.
Schedule
Service hours: Mon-Fri: 7:15 a.m. to 6:50 p.m. and Sat: 7:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Map
Trip Deviations
Buses make regular and requested stops along this route. Requests for service deviating up to one mile from the established route may be made if the trip is arranged in advance.
Trip Information
Call 517-394-2282 to book a trip.
The Connector phone line is open:
Mon. - Fri. 6:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sat. - Sun. 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
- Trips deviating from the route must be arranged at least 30 minutes in advance of the desired trip.
- Trips are scheduled in the order requests are received and are limited to availability of space on the bus.
- Advance reservations will be limited to no more than seven days prior to any desired trip date(s).
To cancel a ride:
- Ride cancellations must be made no later than four hours prior to the scheduled trip.
- Trips scheduled Monday through Friday before 10:30 a.m. or Saturday before noon must be canceled by 5 p.m. the day before.
- Trips scheduled before 10:30 a.m. the day after a holiday must be canceled by 5 p.m. the day prior to the holiday.
- Failure to follow the cancellation procedure will result in penalties in accordance with CATA’s no-show rules. View the no-show rules.
Punch Passes
Punch passes are available in increments of 10 one-way rides for all three CATA Rural Services. Call 517-394-2282 (CATA) for more information, look up punch pass distribution locations, or purchase Connector passes online.
Transfers
You can make transfers between services. Ask your driver for a transfer as you pay the fare upon boarding. Transfers are good for two hours and can be used up to two times for travel in one direction.
Transferring to a lower-fare service is free. When transferring to a higher-fare service, the difference in fare must be paid when you board.
Cameras on Board Paratransit Vehicles
In April 2018 CATA contracted with Transdev, an international public transit services company, to assist with transporting CATA’s paratransit customers. With this new partnership comes a new initiative—cameras on board.
For the safety of our drivers, passengers and community, all small buses and minivans operated by Transdev will be equipped with technology that records audio and video of activities occurring inside and/or outside the vehicle. This technology is powered by Lytx in partnership with Transdev and CATA.