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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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CATA provides limited Independence Day service

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Transit to Trails Survey

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U.S. Rep. Elissa Slotkin awards CATA $1M for zero-emission bus

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CATA to close for Memorial Day 2024

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CATA launches "The Arts Shuttle" for East Lansing events on May 18-19

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CATA extends weekly open interviews through June

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Tri-county transit agencies give voters free rides to polling sites

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CATA hosts weekly open interviews for bus drivers

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CATA’s regular services close for Easter; pre-reserved holiday trips return

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