Officials at the Chatham Area Transit Authority announced today that a budget workshop for the Chatham Area Transit Authority Board will be held on Tuesday, April 11, 2017 from 10:00 AM until 2:00 PM at the CAT Central location – 900 E. Gwinnett Street. The workshop allows members of the Board to review budgetary items […]
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Nearly 90% of Public Transit Trips Impact Economy Through Work Commute and Consumer Spending Public transit riders are part of the engine that powers America’s economy, according to a new demographic study released by the American Public Transportation Association (APTA). The study Who Rides Public Transportation reveals that 87% of public transit trips directly
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Chatham Area Transit Authority officials announce today that a budget workshop for the CAT Board will be held on Tuesday, March 7, 2017 at 10:00 AM at CAT Central, located at 900 E. Gwinnett Street. The retreat allows the members of the board to review budgetary items for Fiscal Year 2018 (July 1, 2017-June 30,
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On Tuesday, February 21, 2017, the Chatham Area Transit (CAT) Board of Directors unanimously elected Howard French as Chairman in light of the existing Chairman’s currently expired term. Nominated by long-time Board Member James Holmes, French assumes the responsibilities held most recently by Pete Liakakis and will begin performing the chair duties immediately. Appointed to
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On Friday, February 17, 2017, media and special guests were invited to the Transit Center for a sneak preview and ride on our new dot trolley buses. Purchased through the federal State of Good Repair grant and matching SaMMI funds, these two vehicles will be dedicated to the fare-free downtown Express Shuttle route–the dot. About
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On Tuesday, February 24, 2017, the Department of Homeland Security, Transportation Security Administration, held its second annual Black History Month observance at the Savannah Hilton Head International Airport. The event centered around the theme: “Crisis in Black Education,” and the program featured presentations from various citizens within our local community who shared some of their
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In Thanks As we at Chatham Area Transit celebrate 30 years of service to the community in 2017, we want to thank our customers and partners for their continued support. One of the ways we’re doing that is through monthly contests on our social media channels (Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram). On the 30th of each
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Savings are Rock Steady for Public Transportation Riders  Washington, D.C. – The new year brings new opportunities and resolutions that may or may not take, but the one thing you can rely on is the savings provided by riding public transportation. A year of not taking public transit is like leaving thousands of
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Chatham Area Transit Authority (CAT) officials announce a new monthly meeting for paratransit customers designed to focus on their specific wants and needs. CAT is proud to provide a demand-response service to the disabled citizens of this community and recognizes that their experiences can differ from those of the fixed route bus service. In an
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Officials at Chatham Area Transit Authority (CAT) announce the discontinuation of bus Route #75 Prowler. The Board voted to accept staff recommendation on Tuesday, January 24th based on months of monitoring ridership, analysis of impact, and discussions with the public to gather feedback. The discontinuation will be effective February 13, 2017. The Prowler, one of
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