As Michigan State University and Lansing Community College approach the end of their fall semesters, CATA prepares to implement service changes over the winter break and during the upcoming holidays.

Winter Break Service

CATA’s winter break service goes into effect Monday, Dec. 19, 2022, and continues through Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023.

In partnership with Lansing Police Department and the Department of Homeland Security, the Capital Area Transportation Authority has launched its human trafficking awareness and prevention campaign. One of the key components of the campaign is the debut of the ELERTS See Say app, which invites members of the public to anonymously report safety concerns and suspicious activities, including suspected human trafficking in the Mid-Michigan region.

The Capital Area Transportation Authority will be hosting an in-person special board meeting for the purpose of ratifying the CATA-ATU Local No. 1039 collective bargaining agreement at 4 p.m. on Monday, Oct.

CATA's Tranter Street office lobby will be temporarily closed to the public from Monday, Sept. 26 through Friday, Sept. 30 due to construction.

CATA officials thank the public for their patience and understanding and apologizes for any inconvenience.

For questions or concerns, please call 517-394-1000 or email info@cata.org.

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The Community Report is published annually by the Capital Area Transportation Authority.

This year's special issue of the Community Report celebrates CATA's 50-year anniversary milestone and features the strategic goals of the Authority, which include regional mobility, customer experience excellence, organizational strength, community partnership and dynamic workplace.

Three public transit agencies today unveiled an unprecedented effort to enhance regional mobility across the Mid-Michigan region. The Capital Area Transportation Authority, Eaton County Transportation Authority and Clinton Area Transit System are collaborating alongside Tri-County Regional Planning Commission to align the region’s transit systems in Ingham, Eaton and Clinton counties.

Look to the road for your dream career! The Capital Area Transportation Authority (CATA) is hosting a job fair on Thursday, Sept. 15, to recruit new bus operators and mechanics to serve the Capital City region. On-site interviews will be conducted throughout the event.

Lansing, Mich. – The Capital Area Transportation Authority will offer system-wide free rides to the polls Tuesday, Aug. 2. No identification required. For fare-free boarding, riders should simply inform their driver that they wish to vote.

Spec-Tran and Rural Service rides must be scheduled by 5 p.m. Monday, Aug. 1. Same-day rides are not available for these services. CATA also recommends that Redi-Ride trips to polling centers be booked no later than Aug. 1.