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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 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…

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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Listening Bus resonates with CATA riders

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CATA Public Meeting Notice: 2025 Listening Bus Sessions

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CATA provides limited Christmas Day service

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CATA implements service changes for winter break

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CATA shares in the traditions of the holiday season

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CATA’s regular service to close for Thanksgiving Day

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CATA provides limited Thanksgiving Day service

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Service impacts on MSU campus due to Vice President Kamala Harris rally

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Capital Area Transportation Authority introduces mobile ticketing

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