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Voting just got easier with CATA

CATA hosts voter registration clinics for statewide general election

CATA continues to make voting easier for residents, this time by inviting city and township clerks to participate in voter registration clinics hosted by CATA leading up to the Nov. 8, 2022 general election. Residents are invited to meet with their city or township clerk to register to vote on-site.

Clinic details:
  • Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2022 at the downtown CATA Transportation Center
    • 420 S. Grand Avenue, Lansing
    • 7 a.m. – 7 p.m.
    • Participating municipalities: City of Lansing, Meridian Township
  • Thursday, Oct. 20, 2022 at the East Lansing Capital Area Multimodal Gateway
    • 1240 S. Harrison Road, East Lansing
    • 7 a.m. – 7 p.m.
    • Participating municipalities: City of East Lansing, City of Lansing, Delhi Township, Meridian Township

To register to vote, residents must be at least 18 years old and show proof of residency, such as a state issued driver’s license or state ID, current utility bill, paycheck or government check or another government issued document confirming name and address.

Visit the Michigan Voter Information Center at www.michigan.gov/vote for voter registration eligibility information.

 

“Voting is a fundamental right of U.S. citizenship and represents our power as citizens to influence government and societal conditions,” said CATA Chief Executive Officer Bradley T. Funkhouser. “Our goal is to increase access to potential voters by removing barriers; facilitate civic participation and voter registrations for our community; accommodate those needing transportation to register to vote and to vote; and minimize voter disparity.”


Free rides to polls service expanded

voting just got easier with CATA graphicCATA has offered systemwide free rides to polls since 1988.

Beginning Tuesday, Oct. 25, and through Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 8, residents can now also ride CATA for free to their local clerks’ offices and ballot drop boxes to register to vote and to vote in the general election.

For a fare-free trip, riders should simply inform their bus driver upon boarding that they wish to vote or register to vote. CATA will not require identification or proof of registration.

To schedule a free Spec-Tran, Rural Service or Redi-Ride trip, customers must disclose their desire to register to vote or to vote when they book their ride. Spec-Tran and Rural Service rides must be scheduled by 5 p.m. one day in advance of the desired trip date. Same-day trips will not be permitted.

Visit www.michigan.gov/vote for more information. 

To find your polling place location and hours to vote on Election Day, Nov. 8, search your voter information here

 

Voter registration locations and election drop boxes

Popular locations to register to vote or return election-related paperwork (applications and completed ballots) are listed below, separated by municipality, along with the corresponding route(s) and/or services. Residents must register to vote and vote in their municipality of residence.
 
NOTE: Residents cannot register to vote online, by mail or at Secretary of State branches after Monday, Oct. 24, 2022 for the statewide general election. After that date, residents can only visit their city or township clerk's office to register. Here is the voter registration application to print and return. 
 
This is not an all-inclusive list. If you plan to register to vote elsewhere and you need assistance planning your trip, utilize our “Plan Your Trip” tool, or contact our Customer Experience Representatives at 517-394-1000 on weekdays from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. and on weekends between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.

City of Lansing

  • Lansing City Hall, (124 W. Michigan Ave., 9th Floor, Lansing)
    Routes 1, 3, 8-14, 16, 46 and 48
  • City Clerk’s Election Unit, (2500 S. Washington Ave., Ground Floor, Lansing)
    Route 2
  • DROP BOX locations
    • Lansing City Hall, (124 W. Michigan Ave., 9th Floor, Lansing)
      Routes 1, 3, 8-14, 16, 46 and 48
    • City Clerks Election Unit, (2500 S. Washington Ave., Lansing)
      Route 2
    • Alfreda Schmidt Southside Community Center, (5825 Wise Rd., Lansing)
      Route 9
    • Lansing Fire Station 2, (2114 N. Grand River Ave., Lansing)
      Route 14
    • Lansing Fire Station 4, (1435 E. Miller Rd., Lansing)
      Route 7
    • Lansing Fire Station 6, (5135 Pleasant Grove Rd., Lansing)
      Route 9
    • CATA Transportation Center, (420 S. Grand Ave., Lansing)
      Routes 1, 2, 3, 5, 7-16, 46 and 48
    • Gier Community Center, (2400 Hall St., Lansing)
      Route 10
    • Foster Community Center, (200 N. Foster Ave., Lansing)
      Route 1
    • Letts Community Center, (1200 W. Kalamazoo St., Lansing)
      Route 9
    • CATA Administration Building, (4615 Tranter St., Lansing)
      Routes 6 and 8
    • Mt. Hope Cemetery Office, (1709 E. Mt. Hope Ave., Lansing)
      Routes 7 and 18
    • Fire Station 1, (120 E. Shiawassee St., Lansing)
      Routes 1, 3, 8-14, 16, 46 and 48
    • Fire Station 8, (815 Marshall St., Lansing)
      Route 13
    • Fire Station 9, (520 Glendale Ave., Lansing)
      Route 5

City of East Lansing

  • City of East Lansing Clerk, (410 Abbot Rd., East Lansing)
    Routes 1, 18, 20, 24, 26, 31 and 48
  • MSU Student Services Building, (556 E. Circle Drive, East Lansing)
    Only Oct. 10-14
    Route 1, 20, 22, 24, 26, 33 and 48
  • MSU Library, (366 W. Circle Drive, East Lansing)
    Only Oct. 17-21
    Routes 25, 30, 31, 33 and 39
  • MSU IM Sports East, (804 Shaw Lane, East Lansing)
    Only Oct. 26-28
    Routes 18, 22, 23, 30 and 31
  • MSU Brody Hall, (241 W. Brody Rd., East Lansing)
    Only Oct. 31 – Nov 8
    Routes 1, 15, 18, 20, 25 and 31
  • DROP BOX locations
    • East Lansing City Hall, (410 Abbot Road, East Lansing)
      Routes 1, 18, 20, 24, 26, 31 and 48
    • MSU-CATA Transportation Center, (Shaw Lane Parking Ramp #1, East Lansing)
      Routes 26 and 30-39
    • East Lansing Department of Public Works, (1800 E. State Rd., East Lansing)
      Route 25
    • East Lansing Public Library, (950 Abbot Rd., East Lansing)
      Route 26

City of Mason

  • Mason City Hall, (201 W. Ash St., Mason)
    Mason Redi-Ride, Mason Connector
  • Ingham County Clerk, (341 S. Jefferson St., Mason)
    Mason Redi-Ride, Mason Connector
  • DROP BOX locations
    • Mason City Hall, (201 W. Ash St., Mason)
      Mason Redi-Ride, Mason Connector

Delhi Township

  • Delhi Charter Township Clerk, (2074 Aurelius Rd., Holt)
    Route 8
  • DROP BOX locations
    • Delhi Charter Township Clerk, (2074 Aurelius Rd., Holt)
      Route 8

Lansing Township

  • Lansing Township Clerk, (3209 W. Michigan Ave., Lansing)
    Route 12

Meridian Township

  • Meridian Township Clerk, (5151 Marsh Rd., Okemos)
    Routes 22, 23, 48 and Meridian Redi-Ride
  • DROP BOX locations
    • Meridian Township Clerk, (5151 Marsh Rd., Okemos)
      Routes 22, 23, 48 and Meridian Redi-Ride