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The Capital Area Transportation Authority (CATA) announces plans to develop a Comprehensive Operational Analysis, known as The Road Ahead: Shaping transit service that moves with our community. This process will include an analysis of CATA’s existing transit services, including fixed-route and demand-response.

The goal of this project is to identify opportunities to improve bus routes and transit services by increasing efficiency, growing ridership and reducing barriers to mobility across the region. With community and stakeholder input, The Road Ahead will explore ways to better align transportation services with partner agencies to support regional mobility for residents, employees, students and visitors throughout the Lansing metropolitan area.

Pop-Up Events

As part of The Road Ahead, CATA will host pop-up events later in January to connect with riders and community members. These events will provide opportunities to speak with CATA staff and the project team, ask questions and share feedback to help inform the future of transit services in the region.

Upcoming pop-up events include:

Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2026 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. CATA Transportation Center 420 S. Grand Ave., Lansing

Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. MSU-CATA Transportation Center (Ramp 1) 592 N. Shaw Lane, East Lansing

Individuals requiring special accommodation should contact CATA Customer Experience at 517-394-1000. CATA will make every attempt to provide reasonable accommodation for requests received by 5 p.m. Friday, Jan. 23, 2026.

Additional opportunities for public input will be available throughout 2026. Visit our website for the latest information.