Transit to Trails
The trail is waiting for you. CATA makes it easy to get to the great outdoors. Ride the bus to the Lansing River Trail and let the adventure begin.
Explore Nature's Scenic Routes with CATA
Discover. Ride. Explore.
CATA connects you to the trails you love. Whether you’re heading out for a morning bike ride, a nature walk or an afternoon adventure, getting there is easy — and it starts with the bus.
New Bus Shelters with Trail-Friendly Amenities
CATA has installed four new bus shelters along key access points near the Lansing River Trail. Ride routes 5, 12, 13, 14, 16 or 48 to reach these shelters. Each one is designed to make combining biking, walking and public transit simple and convenient.
- Bike repair stations
- Bike racks
- Trash receptacles
- Wayfinding signage
Wayfinding Signs to Guide Your Journey
New wayfinding signs along the trail point you to the nearest bus shelter and show what amenities are available. Whether you’re exploring for fun or commuting, you can move easily between transit and trail.
Find the nearest bus stop to the trail
Transit to Trails Shelter Locations:
- NBD Grand past Shiawassee St., Stop ID: 1603
- Served by Routes 12, 13, 14, 16 and 48
- EBD Saginaw before Cedar St., Stop ID: 5740
- Served by Route 13
- EBD North before Washington St., Stop ID: 3789
- Served by Route 14
- NBD Cedar past E. Elm St., Stop ID: 1990
- Served by Route 5
Bike-Friendly Public Transit
Bringing your bike along? Every CATA bus is equipped with a bike rack, making it easy to combine cycling and public transit. Our buses are also wheelchair and stroller friendly — because getting to the trail should be easy for everyone.
A Nationwide Vision: Transit to Trails
CATA’s Transit to Trails program is part of a growing national movement to connect people with parks, trails and outdoor spaces through public transportation. By linking bus routes with non-motorized trails, we’re making sustainable travel easier, healthier and more accessible for everyone.
This project was made possible through funding from the national Transit to Trails initiative. It prioritizes underserved neighborhoods, ensuring that every Lansing resident can enjoy the health and recreational benefits of the Lansing River Trail.
A Community Partnership for a More Connected Lansing
CATA has partnered with the City of Lansing and Friends of the Lansing Regional Trails to expand access to Lansing’s trail network. Together, we’re building a community where public transportation and outdoor recreation go hand in hand — for the benefit of all.
Want to help make Lansing’s trails even better? Get involved with Friends of the Lansing Regional Trails.