CATA announces service reductions over MSU and LCC spring breaks
The Capital Area Transportation Authority is preparing to implement several service changes as Michigan State University and Lansing Community College pause for spring break. The changes will be in effect Monday, March 6, through Sunday, March 12, 2023.
During the week of spring break, Spartan Service routes operating on MSU’s campus will change as follows:
Join CATA and EATRAN at Jan. 19 Job Fairs
Look to the road for your dream career! The Capital Area Transportation Authority and Eaton County Transportation Authority are hosting job fairs Thursday, Jan. 19, 2023. On-site interviews will be conducted throughout the events.
Both transit agencies are recruiting new bus operators to serve the Capital City region. CATA is also looking to fill mechanic and other full-time positions.
Job Fair Details:
Lansing Center – CATA Applicants
Thursday, Jan. 19
7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Downtown Lansing, 333 E. Michigan Ave.
CATA Listening Bus is all ears
The Capital Area Transportation Authority values customer input and wants to make it easier for its riders to be heard.
The Listening Bus, a new program that gives passengers a voice while commuting, launches Monday, Jan. 30, 2023, aboard select CATA buses staffed by CATA representatives. Riders will have the opportunity to conveniently share constructive feedback about their experiences with CATA services as they travel to their destinations.
Spec-Tran Wait Stop Trips FAQs
The Capital Area Transportation Authority offers Spec-Tran eligible riders the ability to arrange for wait stop trips.
Q: What is a wait stop trip?
CATA implements service changes for winter break; holidays
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.
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November 14, 2022
CATA Partners With Lansing Police Department, Department of Homeland Security to Combat Human Trafficking
CATA Partners With Lansing Police Department, Department of Homeland Security to Combat Human Trafficking
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.
Special Board Meeting Notice
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.
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September 25, 2022
CATA's Tranter Street office lobby temporarily closed due to construction
CATA's Tranter Street office lobby temporarily closed due to construction
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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2022 Community Report now available
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.