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STATE COLLEGE -- The Centre Area Transportation Authority (CATA) has announced proposed service adjustments to begin in January as the transit industry, including CATA, experiences the effects of a national transit driver shortage.
Proposed Service
Adjustments
-- AC-Atherton St. will reduce service frequency Monday-Thursday to every 45 minutes.
-- AC-Atherton St. will end service Monday-Saturday at 8 p.m.
-- CC-College Ave. will reduce service on Sunday to every 60 minutes.
-- CC-College Ave. will end service on Sunday at 10 p.m.
-- CC-College Ave. will end service to Lemont/Havershire/Science Park at 8 p.m.
-- NV-Havershire/Martin/Vairo/Toftrees will end service on Sunday at 10 p.m.
-- RP-Waupelani Dr./Downtown will end service on Sunday at 10 p.m.
-- UP-University/Parkway Circulator will see all service suspended.
Public comments on the proposed service adjustments may be submitted in person at the public hearing, by emailing comments@catabus.com, or by contacting CATA's Customer Service Center at (814) 238-CATA (2282) during normal business hours.
All comments received by noon on Monday, Nov. 16, will be considered by CATA. Final decisions will be based on a variety of factors, including operational needs, fiscal and workforce constraints, and public input.
Once finalized, the service adjustments will take effect Jan. 11, 2027.
"Service adjustments are always frustrating, but the proposed modifications are the most responsible step we can take to ensure that CATA continues to provide safe, reliable and sustainable service," said CATA CEO Todd Horsley. "Public transit providers across North America are experiencing significant workforce shortages. CATA's bus drivers enable the high level of first-class transit service that the community expects. Our drivers are the best in the business, but we need more of them."
To learn more about bus operators and other positions currently open at CATA, please visit catabus.com/careers.
Public hearing on changes to be held Monday, Nov. 9
A public hearing on the proposed service adjustments will be held on Monday, Nov. 9, from 4-6 p.m., in the State College Borough Building, Community Room 201, 243 S. Allen Street, State College.
A virtual option information is available on CATA's website.
CATA staff will present the proposed service adjustments, followed by a public comment period. After the comment period, attendees will have the opportunity to speak with CATA staff.
If an auxiliary aid or service is needed for a person with a disability, please call (814) 238-CATA (2282) or email cata@catabus.com at least five days prior to the meeting.