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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, Community Event · 16 May 2025

The Arts Shuttle connects riders to art

General · 13 May 2025

CATA spring job fair offers careers in public transit

General, Reports · 1 May 2025

Call for Projects: Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities Section 5310 Funding

General · 23 Apr 2025

Tri-county transit agencies offer free rides to polling sites

General, Service Change · 21 Apr 2025

CATA announces summer service changes effective May 5

General · 14 Apr 2025

CATA's regular services will not operate Easter Sunday

General · 17 Mar 2025

CATA launches Safe Place® during National Safe Place Week

General · 28 Feb 2025

CATA hosts weekly recruitment sessions for drivers and mechanics

General, Service Change · 17 Feb 2025

CATA announces service changes for MSU spring break

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