Chatham Area Transit's continuing mission is to provide quality public transportation services in a professional and responsive manner.

• Employees: CAT will maximize the talents of its diverse workforce by fostering an environment that targets the success of each employee.
   
• Safety: CAT will provide a safe, secure, comfortable and clean environment.
   
• Continuous Quality Improvement: CAT will improve the quality of its services through the development of innovative, efficient utilization of resources.
   
• Customer Focus: CAT will optimize its resources to serve the dynamic transportation challenges of its customers.
   
• Ethics: CAT will adhere to the highest ethical and professional standards in the fulfillment of its responsibilities.
   
• Advocacy: CAT will pursue recognition of its transportation services as an integral element of economic and community development.