CATA is moving forward with several facility improvement projects to maintain and enhance its buildings and the spaces used by riders, employees and the community. Projects planned for late 2026 include improvements to the CATA Transportation Center, the Grand Avenue bus lane and the building at 511 S. Washington St.

CATA Transportation Center Improvements

Tri-County transit agencies offer free rides to register and vote

General election held Nov. 3 in Ingham, Eaton and Clinton counties

LANSING, Mich. (Sept. 22, 2026) — To eliminate transportation barriers and ensure voter access, the 

tri-county region’s three transit agencies – CATA, EATRAN and Clinton Transit – are offering systemwide free rides for the Nov. 3 general election. 

During MSU home football games, some routes that travel through or near MSU campus are impacted by game day detours. Significant delays may occur on these routes.

Detours will start 5-6 hours before kickoff and operate until 2 hours after the game.

Please visit the Football Detours webpage for the MSU home game schedule, specific information on route detours and game day detour maps.

The Capital Area Transportation Authority invites riders, community members and stakeholders to participate in the final phase of CATA’s Road Ahead during a virtual public open house Wednesday, Sept. 2, from noon to 1 p.m.  

Project consultants will present their proposed recommendations and funding scenarios developed through the year-long, systemwide transit service review. Participants will be able to learn about the recommendations, ask questions and provide feedback.

The CAPITAL AREA TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY (“CATA”) hereby provides notice to the public and to private providers of its proposed fiscal 2025 program of capital projects, which has been revised. The FY 2025 proposed capital list of projects was modified following consultation with CATA’s funding partners, the Federal Transit Administration and Michigan Department of Transportation.

Section 5307 Formula Funding 

Following CATA Board approval on Aug. 19, 2026, fare changes for CATA Connector and Rural services will take effect Monday, Aug. 24, 2026.

The one-way fare for Connector Service will be $1.25 for regular riders and $0.60 for discounted-fare riders.

CATA Rural Service will also adopt a simplified fare structure. The distance-based fare for trips over 10 miles will be eliminated, establishing a flat one-way fare of $2.25 for regular riders and $1.00 for discounted-fare riders on all trips, regardless of distance.

The Capital Area Transportation Authority (CATA) will implement changes to several routes and services beginning Monday, Aug. 24. Spartan Service will also resume on all Michigan State University campus routes and Route 26.

CATA is pleased to continue its partnership with the Ingham County Fair Board by providing transportation to the Ingham County Fair throughout this year's six-day event.

The Capital Area Transportation Authority (CATA) will host a series of public meetings to gather community feedback on proposed service changes scheduled to take effect Monday, Aug. 24, 2026.  

Residents are encouraged to review the proposed service changes and provide feedback by attending a public meeting or submitting comments by email, mail or phone. 

Proposed Service Changes

Route 1 – Downtown Lansing – Meridian Mall:  

Capital Area Transportation Authority hereby provides notice to the public and to private providers of its proposed fiscal 2027 program of projects and public hearing on its fiscal 2027 budget.

The proposed fiscal 2027 program of projects follows:

PROGRAM OF PROJECTS CAPITAL

Section 5307 Formula Funding