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 

In the 2026 Community Report, we highlight the milestones, partnerships and initiatives that shaped the past year. From celebrating the Rosa Parks Tribute Bus and welcoming CATA's first full-size battery-electric buses into service, to launching a redesigned, more accessible website, this report showcases CATA's continued commitment to innovation, accessibility and community engagement.

As temperatures rise across the Capital region, the Capital Area Transportation Authority (CATA) is encouraging residents to stay safe by taking advantage of its air-conditioned buses to travel to local cooling centers.

The CATA Transportation Center (CTC), located at 420 S. Grand Ave. in downtown Lansing, open Monday - Friday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, also serves as a cooling center during its regular operating hours, providing a cool, indoor space for community members seeking relief from extreme temperatures. 

UPDATE 7/20/26: For additional details, visit CATA to host public meetings on proposed service changes - News Release 7/20/26.

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 Aug. 4 primary election.  

Beginning June 25, free transportation is available for tri-county residents to register to vote, return absentee ballots at drop boxes, participate in early voting and cast their ballot on Election Day. Riders must let the driver know if they are going to register or vote when boarding. No ID is required for a free ride.

The Capital Area Transportation Authority (CATA) has extended the Phase II public survey for CATA’s Road Ahead through Friday, June 12, providing additional time for residents, riders and community stakeholders to help shape the future of transit services.

CATA’s Road Ahead is a year-long, comprehensive analysis of CATA's transit services. The study is evaluating both fixed-route and demand-response services to identify opportunities to improve efficiency, grow ridership and reduce barriers to mobility across the tri-county region.

The Capital Area Transportation Authority will provide shuttle service to the East Lansing Art Festival and the MSU Arts & Crafts Show on Saturday, May 16, from 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sunday, May 17, from 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Visitors may park for free at Michigan State University’s Commuter Lot 89 on Mt. Hope Road at Farm Lane and ride The Arts Shuttle to both events. Buses will run every 10 to 15 minutes between Lot 89 and stops along Grand River Avenue.  

CATA’s Road Ahead, a year-long, systemwide review of transit services, has entered Phase II. This phase builds on earlier findings and continues evaluating how public transportation can better serve the region.

The project reviews both fixed-route and demand-response services and examines how CATA can better meet the evolving needs of residents, employees, students and visitors. It also explores opportunities to coordinate with community partners and expand transportation options across the tri-county region.

The Capital Area Transportation Authority (CATA) will implement service changes during Michigan State University’s summer break. The changes will be effective Monday, May 4, through Sunday, Aug. 23.  

Service operating on MSU’s campus will change as follows: