‘Electrify CATA for a Greener Greater Lansing’ aligns with board’s commitment to achieve 100% zero-emission fleet by 2035

U.S. Rep. Elissa Slotkin announced today a $1 million funding award to the Capital Area Transportation Authority.

CATA applied for $1,040,000 through the FY25 Community Project Funding, and seeks to purchase one 40-foot zero-emission battery-electric expansion bus, for a total cost of $1.3 million. Funds will allow CATA to work toward the replacement of diesel and gasoline buses, and provide cleaner transportation to the community.

In observance of Memorial Day, the Capital Area Transportation Authority will be closed Monday, May 27. Specifically, CATA’s Fixed-Route, Spec-Tran, Connector, Redi-Ride, Rural Service and Shopping Bus services will not operate.

CATA is providing shuttle service for the East Lansing Art Festival and MSU Arts & Crafts Show on May 18-19, 2024. Park for free at MSU's Commuter Lot 89 and ride CATA to both events. Round-trip fare is 50 cents on any of The Arts Shuttle buses. Children under 42 inches ride free with an adult.

The Capital Area Transportation Authority will continue to host open interviews for bus drivers every Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., through June 26. Interviews will be held at CATA’s Administrative Offices, 4615 Tranter Street, in South Lansing. Free parking is available.

New drivers will 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.

To eliminate transportation barriers for voters, the region’s three transit agencies – CATA, EATRAN and Clinton Transit – will provide systemwide free rides to polling sites on Tuesday, May 7, the day of the special election. Simply inform your driver that you are going to vote when you board to obtain your free ride. There is no ID requirement.

Look to the road for your dream career. The Capital Area Transportation Authority will host open interviews for bus drivers every Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., April 10 through May 8. Interviews will be held at CATA’s Administrative Offices, 4615 Tranter Street, in South Lansing. Free parking is available.

New drivers will 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.

LANSING, Mich. March 28 — In observance of the Easter holiday, regular Sunday services provided by the Capital Area Transportation Authority —Fixed-Route, Spec-Tran and Lot Link  — will not operate March 31. Limited holiday service will operate 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. for customers who have pre-reserved trips. Lot Link will resume service to MSU’s campus at 3 p.m. Easter Sunday.

On Saturday, March 30, late-night services will conclude early as follows:

As a pilot program, limited holiday service will be offered on Easter Sunday, March 31 while all other CATA operations – Fixed Route, Spec-Tran, Rural Service, Connector, Redi-Ride and Shopping Bus – close for the day.

LANSING, Mich., March 11 — CATA riders can now see when their bus is on detour, and where bus stops have been relocated to accommodate major construction projects and other events that cause temporary routing disruptions. CATA is the first public transportation agency in the United States to collaborate with app developer Transit to detect detours and automatically show them in the app.

The new feature delivers a clear message to riders: “Never be surprised by detours again. Now you can see them right in Transit.”