Press Releases

Chatham Area Transit’s most important priority is to make sure our riders and staff are safe in this ongoing storm event. The start of Fixed-Route, DOT, and Paratransit services will be delayed on Friday, September 30th, 2022, due to forecasted winds exceeding safe conditions for public transportation to operate. We expect these services to resume […]

Chatham Area Transit is working with the Chatham Emergency Management Agency to transport residents to an emergency shelter. The emergency shelter will be located at Compassion Christian Church, located at 55 Al Henderson Blvd., in Savannah and will open at 5 p.m. Passengers who need assistance can take any bus to get to the ITC,

UPDATED ON SEPTEMBER 29, 2022 Chatham Area Transit continues to work with Chatham County, the City of Savannah, and the Chatham Emergency Management Agency. For the most up to date information, text “RIDECAT” TO 41411, or follow us on social media. Fixed-Route and DOT: Currently, CAT fixed route operations, including the DOT, are operating as

Click on the link to see more on the temporary modifications: http://catchacat.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/CAT-Board-Emergency-Service-Mods-9-27-22.pdf

Chatham Area Transit introduces the CATTracker App to better inform customers on bus locations throughout the county. CATTracker tells customers where their vehicle currently is and when it will arrive at their stop. Customers will be able to check up-to-date stop times, real-time maps, and plan their trips through text. The CATTracker App is live

Chatham Area Transit is partnering with the Humane Society for Greater Savannah for a free pet food giveaway this week. The drive-thru style event will be held at CAT Central, located at 900 E. Gwinnett St., on Thursday, September 22, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Drivers are being asked to pull into the main

Chatham Area Transit urges riders to sign up for service text alerts for notices related to fixed-route operations.  The mobile text alert system is designed to keep CAT’s riders and guests aware of changes in service routes and potential delays. To sign up for the alerts, riders will have to text “RIDECAT” to 41411. Message

Chatham Area Transit acknowledges community concerns and questions regarding Fixed-Route reliability issues. Recently, we have seen an alarming decrease in service reliability, including late buses and inconsistent customer response. This is a result of operator shortages, seen by many transit systems across the country, as well as the implementation of safety related limitations on driver

Share your transit concerns with CORE MPO! The Metropolitan Planning Organization has created a survey to help implement the 2050 Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP). The survey focuses on mobility needs, goals, and strategies in Chatham, Bryan, and Effingham counties.  The survey only takes about 10 minutes. The link to the survey is: CORE MPO 2050

The Federal Transit Administration awarded $1.66 billion to 150 projects nationwide, including Chatham Area Transit’s “Low or No Emission Vehicle Program Grant.” The project will serve to provide reliable and environmentally responsible transportation for essential and front-line workers who need transit service the most, as well as decrease potential adverse social, economic, and environmental effects.