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CATA's Rosa Parks but in front of the Capitol building

General, Community Event. April 7, 2026

CATA honors Rosa Parks’ legacy with tribute bus on Transit Equity Day

The Capital Area Transportation Authority showcased its Rosa Parks Tribute Bus on Feb. 4, 2026 in front of the Michigan State Capitol, marking the…

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General. April 9, 2026

CATA continues transit service review with public open houses

CATA’s Road Ahead, the year-long, comprehensive systemwide analysis of CATA’s transit services, is moving into its next phase of the project with…

CATA's first full-sized electric bus. The bus has a wrap that says "On the road to zero emissions" with a graphic of a battery

General. April 2, 2026

CATA unveils first full-size electric bus

The Capital Area Transportation Authority (CATA) unveiled its first full-size, electric bus on Nov. 20, 2025 with a ribbon cutting ceremony that…

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CATA to launch service changes Aug. 28; limited MSU campus service resumes one week prior to the start of classes

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CATA service to the Ingham County Fair

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EARTAN's Your Voice Chooses Where We Go Press Event

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Public Meeting Notice - 2023 Summer and Fall Listening Bus Sessions

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CATA provides free rides to voters for May 2 special election

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CATA launches summer service changes along with two route enhancements

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Join CATA and EATRAN at May 4 Job Fairs

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Hop aboard CATA on Easter Sunday

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CATA partners with Ingham County to offer free year-round rides to county-operated parks

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