The Capital Area Transportation Authority is now licensed through National Safe Place Network to operate Safe Place®, a national outreach and prevention program for vulnerable youth. With this designation, CATA’s vehicles and facilities will serve as safe places for individuals under the age of 18 who are experiencing crisis.  

Look to the road for your dream career — behind the wheel or behind the scenes. The Capital Area Transportation Authority is hosting a series of open interview sessions in search of bus drivers and mechanics. Weekly on-site interviews begin Wednesday, March 5. 

No experience is necessary for bus driver applicants as CATA offers paid training. Drivers will receive a significant wage increase after 90 working days. Mechanic First Class will receive a $7,500 signing bonus and must meet specific qualifications as outlined in the job description. 

The Capital Area Transportation Authority will implement service changes during Michigan State University’s spring break. The changes will be effective Monday, March 3, through Sunday, March 9.

During the week of spring break, Spartan Service operating on MSU’s campus will change as follows:

In the event of heavy snow or ice due to winter storm conditions this afternoon through Thursday, the Capital Area Transportation Authority will implement snow route detours as needed.

Detours are announced as Rider Alerts which are published on CATA’s website and sent to Rider Alert subscribers. Snow detours are activated on a route-by-route basis, and detours may change as conditions improve.

CATA Rydz has been bridging mobility gaps for transit-dependent riders since November when the newly-developed app-based service rolled out its initial phase. With the official launch on Jan. 27, two new enhancements will be introduced — the integration with Transit app and a monthlong free-ride promotion.

Look to the road for your dream career — behind the wheel or behind the scenes. The Capital Area Transportation Authority is hosting a winter job fair, Thursday, Jan. 16, in search of bus drivers and mechanics. On-site interviews will be conducted throughout the day.

The Capital Area Transportation Authority has provided riders with the ideal venue for sharing feedback since the introduction of the Listening Bus program in 2023. Monthly sessions allow riders to share constructive feedback about their experiences with CATA services while commuting.

The initiative is set to return for its third year in 2025, beginning Tuesday, Jan. 21 aboard select fixed-route buses staffed with CATA representatives. The Listening Bus schedule is available at the Listening Bus webpage.

The Capital Area Transportation Authority announces its 2025 Listening Bus sessions hosted on CATA’s fixed-route buses. The program allows riders to conveniently share constructive feedback about their experiences with CATA’s fixed-route service as they travel to and from their destinations. CATA representatives will board buses to interact with customers and document their feedback.

Limited holiday service will be offered on Christmas Day, Wednesday, Dec. 25, while all other CATA operations – Fixed-Route, Spec-Tran, Rural Service, Connector, Redi-Ride, Shopping Bus and CATA Rydz – close for the day.

Advance reservations are required for those in need of transportation on Dec. 25. Curb-to-curb service will be available to the general public from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on a limited basis and will be restricted to the Spec-Tran service boundaries. CATA will attempt to accommodate all ride requests. To view the service area map, visit www.cata.org/holidays.

As the end of Michigan State University’s fall semester approaches, CATA prepares to implement service changes over winter break.

Winter Break Service Changes

The following changes to Spartan Service routes go into effect Monday, Dec. 16, 2024, and continue through Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025: