The Capital Area Transportation Authority kicks off its holiday campaign, "Celebrate the Traditions of the Season" this week offering riders a chance to enjoy a free ride in recognition of the winter holidays.

It has been a longstanding tradition of the transit agency to celebrate with the community through engaging ridership campaigns. This year’s "Traditions of the Season" campaign recognizes the diverse ways community members observe the holidays, highlighting unique traditions across the region—from family gatherings to cultural observances.

The Capital Area Transportation Authority will close its regular service on Thursday, Nov. 28, in observance of Thanksgiving Day. CATA’s Fixed Route, Spec-Tran, Rural Service, Connector, Redi-Ride, Lot Link, Night Owl, Shopping Bus and CATA Rydz will not operate. Limited holiday service will operate 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. for customers who have pre-reserved trips.

All non-campus CATA routes and services will end at their regularly scheduled time on Wednesday, Nov. 27. MSU late-evening campus service on Routes 30, 31, 39 and Lot Link will conclude at 11:30 p.m. 

Limited holiday service will be offered on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 28, while all other CATA operations – Fixed Route, Spec-Tran, Rural Service, Connector, Redi-Ride, Lot Link, Night Owl, Shopping Bus and CATA Rydz – will not operate.

Vice President Kamala Harris is hosting a rally at Jenison Field House today. All roads adjacent to the venue are closed, effective 10 a.m.-8 p.m. All CATA routes on campus and Route 1 are expected to be impacted. Please subscribe to Rider Alerts at cata.org/Rider-Alerts. Thank you in advance for your patience.

The Capital Area Transportation Authority introduces CATA Mobile Pay, a new app with mobile ticketing integration in the Transit app. This feature offers a simple, cashless way to pay for bus fares from a smartphone, improving convenience and efficiency for public transit riders.

The Capital Area Transportation Authority was awarded a $1.687 million Mobility Challenge grant today, through the Michigan Department of Transportation’s $15M Equitable Mobility Challenge Solving Mobility Gaps program. Funds will be used to provide microtransit service for third-shift workers in the Greater Lansing region.

The Capital Area Transportation Authority will continue to host open interviews for bus drivers through Oct. 30. Sessions are held every Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at CATA’s Administrative Offices, 4615 Tranter Street, in South Lansing. Free parking is available.

New drivers earn $17.50 per hour during training and $24.93 per hour upon the completion of probation. Additional wage increases are earned after six months.

The Capital Area Transportation Authority recently launched Language Line, an interpretation service that provides real-time translation support in over 240 languages, including American Sign Language. Regardless of language, customers can now seamlessly access CATA’s information, services and a translator virtually or by phone. 
 

“CATA is in the early stages of this redevelopment project. We are ecstatic about the potential this property will bring to our community and this neighborhood. It will take time and thoughtful planning, and we cannot wait for the full scope of the project to unfold. We will maintain a sharp focus on our core mission – providing affordable, reliable public transit services across the capital region.

Look to the road for your dream career. The Eaton County Transportation Authority will host a job fair, Thursday, Sept. 12, 2024, in search of bus drivers, dispatchers and schedulers. On-site interviews will be conducted throughout the day.

The event will be held at the Capital Area Michigan Works! facility, located at 945 Reynolds Road in Charlotte, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free parking is available.