Chatham Area Transit has designated September 23 – 27, 2013 as “Try Transit Week.” “Try Transit Week” is a national event sponsored by the American Public Transit Association (APTA) aimed at getting motorists out of their cars and onto public transit for at least one day during the week. It promotes awareness of public transportation […]
On Wednesday, September 11, 2013, Chatham Area Transit will join the nation in observing the 12th anniversary of the attack on our country, remembering the lives that were sacrificed. At 8:46 AM, all revenue vehicles will safely pull out of the flow of traffic and park. The operators will then stand outside of their buses
Chatham Area Transit officials announced today that buses will operate on a holiday schedule on Labor Day, Monday, September 2, 2013. CAT Central, in the old county courthouse at 124 Bull Street, will be closed for all business and sales. Telephone schedule information for the fixed routes will not be available on Labor Day. Paratransit buses
Chatham Area Transit is excited about its role in introducing its education partner, East Broad Street K-8 School, to the student athletes of Savannah State University in an innovative reading program. “Read with the SSU Tigers” pairs approximately 40 student athletes with third grade students to promote better reading performance. The athletes mentor and tutor
Construction of CAT’s Operations & Maintenance Facility at 900 E. Gwinnett Street is moving to the front of the building. That means that access to the ticket window for bus passes/tickets will NOT be available after Saturday, July 20, 2013.The ticket window will be CLOSED as of Monday, July 22, 2013. Please visit CAT Central
The Chatham Area Transit Authority Board of Directors has stetted Dr. Chadwick Reese as Executive Director and CEO. Dr. Reese has accepted the position and will continue to work under the direction of the Board after the 45 day transition period with Veolia Transportation. Dr. Reese has served in this capacity as an employee of
The newly configured Board of Directors for Chatham Area Transit Authority has voted to return to a self-managed transit authority. While the Board has been pleased with the progress that has been made under Veolia Transportation, it believes that it is in its best interest to have direct involvement in all future affairs of Chatham
Chatham Area Transit (CAT) is pleased to announce the purchase of four 27-foot buses specifically designed to meet the needs of routes with low ridership. These vehicles comfortably seat two wheelchairs and 14 additional passengers, and we have lovingly named them the CAT CUB. The purchase of these buses underlines our commitment to Chatham County
Chatham Area Transit (CAT) officials announce that they have decided to provide the public more time for input concerning the upcoming service changes. We want to give our community every opportunity to view the changes and express concerns before implementation of the proposed improvements. CAT staff will continue to seek comments and suggestions from the
Chatham Area Transit (CAT) is overflowing with civic-minded employees who are actively involved in our local community. One person in particular stands in the forefront: Freddie Lamar. Freddie began his career as a bus operator with the Savannah Transit Authority in 1977. He retired 30 years later, then had a change of heart and returned
