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Language Line

New translation service for CATA riders 

미국 수도권 교통공사(Capital Area Transportation Authority, CATA) 탑승객들을 위한 새로운 번역 서비스

CATA 乘客专享全新翻译服务

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Nuevo servicio de traducción para los pasajeros de CATA

The Capital Area Transportation Authority recently launched Language Line, an interpretation service that provides real-time translation support in over 240 languages, including American Sign Language. Regardless of language, customers can now seamlessly access CATA’s information, services and a translator virtually or by phone. 

Language Line translators will assist customers with transit-related service information, trip planning, fares and other concerns. 

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To request translation services by phone:

  1. Call a Customer Experience Representative at 517-394-1000 for fixed-route service (regular service that operates on a fixed schedule) or at 517-394-2282 for paratransit services. 
  2. Ask to speak with a translator. 
  3. The customer will be connected to a translator through a three-way call. 

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To request virtual translation on-site:

  1. Visit a CATA Information Booth located at the downtown CATA Transportation Center, Capital Area Multimodal Gateway or Administrative Offices. 
  2. Ask a Customer Experience Representative to connect with a translator.
  3. A three-way call will be initiated through a provided mobile device, connecting the customer with a translator.