Dump the Pump and Ride Public Transit to Save Money Washington, D.C. – This June 16th marks the 11th National Dump the Pump Day. You can join scores of Americans who will dump the pump and turn to public transportation. It isn’t just smart for June 16th; it makes sense to pass by the gas […]
Chatham Area Transit announces that it will join other public transportation systems nationwide to participate in the eleventh annual National Dump the Pump Day on Thursday, June 16, 2016. Sponsored by the American Public Transportation Association (APTA), Dump the Pump Day is a national event that encourages people to choose public transportation over driving. Transit
Nearly 2.6 billion trips were taken on U.S. public transportation in the first quarter of 2016, according to a report released today by the American Public Transportation Association (APTA), representing a slight increase of 0.4 percent. Rail ridership saw significant increases, with light rail showing the largest increase of 3.0 percent. “On a national level,
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More than one-third of travelers will use ride-hailing services and most use it for late-night activities Washington, DC – Nearly 60 percent (59 percent) or 78 million Americans who plan to vacation in a U.S. city this summer say they will use public transportation for activities, according to a survey conducted for the American Public
Notice is hereby given that the Chatham Area Transit Authority Board will hold a special meeting on Tuesday, May 31, 2016, at 3:00pm at the Joe Murray Rivers, Jr. Intermodal Transit Center located at 610 W. Oglethorpe Ave. The meeting will be convened to discuss personnel matters.
In observance of Memorial Day, Chatham Area Transit Authority services will operate the following schedule on Monday, May 30: Bus routes – Holiday schedule * Customer Service Call Center – Regular Hours, 6:00 AM-8:00 PM Transit Center Ticket Window – 7:00 AM-4:00 PM Savannah Belles Ferry – Regular Schedule Administrative Offices – Closed * The
Officials at Chatham Area Transit Authority (CAT) announce that the Board Meeting for May 2016 has been pushed back a week due to a scheduling conflict. Instead of the regularly scheduled meeting on the third Tuesday of the month, this meeting will be held on Tuesday, May 24, 2016. The meeting will begin at 10:00
46.9 percent of U.S. Public Transit Buses Use Alternative Fuels or Hybrid Technology  The public transportation industry is an industry committed to using environmentally-friendly technologies and practices. Every year, 37 million metric tons of carbon emissions and 4.2 billion gallons of gasoline are saved due to public transportation use in the United States. The
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The Chatham Area Transit Authority’s Board of Directors announces that the next monthly meeting will be held on Tuesday, April 19, 2016 at 10:00 AM. The meeting will be held at the Joe Murray Rivers, Jr. Intermodal Transit Center located at 610 W. Oglethorpe Avenue, Savannah, GA. Chatham Area Transit’s board meetings are open to
Chatham Area Transit Authority (CAT) will continue to hold public meetings on the second Wednesday of every month. CAT aims to increase public involvement in the evolution of mobility services for Savannah/Chatham County by providing a convenient, consistent time & place for passengers to meet with staff and exchange information and suggestions. CAT believes customer
