CATA shares in the traditions of the holiday season
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.
CATA’s regular service to close for Thanksgiving Day
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.
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March 15, 2024
CATA to provide limited Easter Sunday service. Advance reservations required.
CATA to provide limited Easter Sunday service. Advance reservations required.
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.
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December 11, 2023
CATA operates limited Christmas Day service. Advance reservations required.
CATA operates limited Christmas Day service. Advance reservations required.
Service will operate as usual on Christmas Eve, Sunday, Dec. 24, 2023.
As part of a pilot program, limited holiday service will be offered on Christmas Day, Monday, Dec. 25, 2023, while all other CATA operations – Fixed Route, Spec-Tran, Rural Service, Connector, Redi-Ride and Shopping Bus – close for the day.
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November 17, 2023
CATA operates limited Thanksgiving Day service. Advance reservations required.
CATA operates limited Thanksgiving Day service. Advance reservations required.
CATA will operate limited service Thursday, Nov. 23, 2023. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Reservations must be made in advance between Nov. 10 and Nov. 20. Call 517-394-2282 to schedule a curb-to-curb ride. Same-day trips are not available.
Service for this pilot program is available to the general public on a limited basis. CATA will attempt to accommodate all ride requests.
Trips are restricted to the Spec-Tran service boundaries. To view a map of the service area, visit cata.org/spectran.