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Stay informed with the latest news and updates about CATA. Here you can find current news, media releases, project and funding announcements, service changes and enhancements, public meeting notices and other important transit information

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CATA Route 32 bus on MSU's campus entering Ramp 1

General. June 5, 2026

CATA extends Phase II survey for CATA’s Road Ahead through June 12

The Capital Area Transportation Authority (CATA) has extended the Phase II public survey for CATA’s Road Ahead through Friday, June 12, providing…

Holiday. May 18, 2026

CATA to close for Memorial Day

In observance of Memorial Day, the Capital Area Transportation Authority (CATA) will be closed Monday, May 25. CATA’s Fixed-Route, Spec-Tran,…

Route 1 bus in the bay at the CATA Transportation Center

General. May 8, 2026

CATA hosts next public open house for transit service review

CATA’s Road Ahead, a year-long, systemwide review of transit services, has entered Phase II. This phase builds on earlier findings and continues…

General. April 27, 2026

CATA announces summer service changes effective May 4

The Capital Area Transportation Authority (CATA) will implement service changes during Michigan State University’s summer break. The changes will…

News archive

General, Holiday · 17 Nov 2023

CATA operates limited Thanksgiving Day service. Advance reservations required.

General · 31 Oct 2023

Tri-county transits give voters free rides to polls for general election

General · 22 Sep 2023

MSU Home Football Game Detour & Shuttle Information

General · 17 Aug 2023

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

General · 31 Jul 2023

CATA service to the Ingham County Fair

General · 23 Jun 2023

EARTAN's Your Voice Chooses Where We Go Press Event

General · 14 Jun 2023

Public Meeting Notice - 2023 Summer and Fall Listening Bus Sessions

General · 23 Apr 2023

CATA provides free rides to voters for May 2 special election

General · 23 Apr 2023

CATA launches summer service changes along with two route enhancements

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