All citizens are advised that CAPITAL AREA TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY (“CATA”) has prepared an application for State of Michigan financial assistance for fiscal 2027 as required under Act 51 of the Public Acts of 1951, as amended, and for federal assistance as required under the federal transit laws, as amended, as follows:

The Capital Area Transportation Authority will hold their next in-person Board Meeting on Wednesday, May 20, at 4 p.m. at the 511 S. Washington Ave. (the former Greyhound Bus Station).

The Capital Area Transportation Authority (CATA) will implement service changes during Michigan State University’s spring break. The changes will be effective Monday, March 2, through Sunday, March 8.

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

When winter weather hits, safety is our top priority. Snow, ice and poor road conditions can affect where and how CATA buses travel. That’s why we sometimes implement snow route detours — temporary changes to routes designed to keep riders and drivers safe during severe weather.

What are snow detours?

CATA is continuing to provide free transportation and warming services as part of the City of Lansing’s Code Blue cold weather emergency plan, which is activated during periods of extreme winter weather.

Under Code Blue, CATA is helping transport individuals in need to warming centers and shelters at no cost. Several services are currently available to support residents during the cold snap.

The Capital Area Transportation Authority (CATA) invites residents across the Capital region to participate in CATA’s Road Ahead, a comprehensive, systemwide analysis of its transit services aimed at improving efficiency, increasing ridership and reducing barriers to mobility. Public input will play a critical role in evaluating current routes, schedules and services to guide future transit decisions. 

The Capital Area Transportation Authority (CATA) invites residents across the Capital region to participate in CATA’s Road Ahead, a comprehensive, systemwide analysis of its transit services aimed at improving efficiency, increasing ridership and reducing barriers to mobility. Public input will play a critical role in evaluating current routes, schedules and services to guide future transit decisions. 

Since launching in 2023, the Capital Area Transportation Authority’s Listening Bus program has given riders a convenient, real-time way to share feedback while they travel. Each month, CATA representatives board fixed-route buses to engage with riders and document their experiences. 

Now entering its fourth year, the initiative returns Thursday, Jan. 15, on several CATA bus routes. Sessions will take place on the third Thursday of each month. The full Listening Bus schedule is available at the Listening Bus webpage.  

The Capital Area Transportation Authority is launching its new Pay Your Way campaign to inform riders of the many ways to pay their fare, "From Cash to Contactless — Ready to Ride." 

Pay Your Way emphasizes flexibility and choice with a full range of payment options available to CATA riders. Customers can use traditional methods, such as cash and passes, or choose from several contactless options, including:  

The Capital Area Transportation Authority (CATA) announces plans to develop a Comprehensive Operational Analysis, known as The Road Ahead: Shaping transit service that moves with our community. This process will include an analysis of CATA’s existing transit services, including fixed-route and demand-response.