November 3, 2024
Service impacts on MSU campus due to Vice President Kamala Harris rally
Service impacts on MSU campus due to Vice President Kamala Harris rally
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.
Capital Area Transportation Authority introduces mobile ticketing
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.
Capital Area Transportation Authority receives $1.7 million grant
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.
CATA hosts weekly open interviews through October
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.
September 26, 2024
CATA launched translation service for non- and limited-English-speaking riders
CATA launched translation service for non- and limited-English-speaking riders
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 purchases former Greyhound property
“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.
EATRAN to host September job fair
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.
CATA to Host Job Fair for Bus Drivers, Mechanics
Look to the road for your dream career. The Capital Area Transportation Authority is hosting a job fair, Thursday, Sept. 5, 2024, in search of bus drivers and mechanics. On-site interviews will be conducted throughout the day.
CATA service changes effective Aug. 19
As summer break draws to a close, the Capital Area Transportation Authority (CATA) is preparing to implement service changes to its fixed-route service. The changes, effective Monday, Aug. 19, 2024, impact ten routes as outlined below. Spartan Service will also resume on all Michigan State University campus services and select off-campus routes.
Effective Aug. 19, the following changes will be implemented:
July 26, 2024
Tri-county transits give voters free rides to early voting and polling sites for state primary election
Tri-county transits give voters free rides to early voting and polling sites for state primary election
To eliminate transportation barriers for voters, the region’s three transit agencies – CATA, EATRAN and Clinton Transit – will provide systemwide free rides to early voting locations July 27 – Aug. 4 and to polling sites on Tuesday, Aug. 6, the day of the state primary election. There will be no in-person voting Monday, Aug. 5. Simply inform your driver you are going to vote to ride for free — no ID required.
