Rider Alerts

Rider Alerts

Stay informed with the latest updates on service changes, reroutes, delays, and important transit alerts.

Chatham Area Transit is committed to keeping you on track with real-time updates on any disruptions that may affect your commute.

This page is your go-to source for the most current service alerts, including temporary route changes, road closures, weather-related delays, and construction updates. Our team is dedicated to ensuring your transit experience is as smooth as possible, even when unexpected events occur.

What You Can Expect

  • Up-To-Date Reroute Information during special events, road construction, or emergencies.
  • Service Alerts for any significant delays or schedule adjustments
  • Notifications on upcoming service changes, including planned reroutes and holiday schedules.

For real-time updates on bus schedule changes, please continue to monitor our website, social media channels, and subscribe to our text alert system:

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For immediate assistance or questions regarding service alerts, please contact our Customer Service team:

General Info:

Transit Customer Advocates are standing by:

  • 6 a.m. – 8 p.m. Monday-Friday

  • 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday

For Safety and Security concerns, please email safety@catchacat.org or call (912) 629-3955.

Current Alerts

Enmarket Bridge Run Temporary Reroutes & Detours – Saturday, December 7, 2024 

Chatham Area Transit Authority (CAT) will implement temporary fixed route detours and reroutes due to road closures surrounding Enmarket Bridge Run, Saturday, December 7 .  These changes will affect transit riders traveling through the downtown Savannah area and may cause some delays. CAT advises all riders to plan their trips accordingly to avoid disruptions. 

The following routes will not be impacted: 

5 Port Wentworth

6 Crosstown

12 Henry 

The following routes will be impacted:

3B/3W: 

INBOUND –  Use Regular Route to Augusta Road and E. Lathrop Ave., LEFT on E. Lathrop Ave., RIGHT on Bay St., RIGHT on Fahm St. and into ITC Bay

OUTBOUND –  Leaving ITC turn RIGHT on Fahm St., LEFT on Bay St., LEFT onto E Lathrop Ave., RIGHT on Augusta Ave. and back to regular route

4 Barnard: 

INBOUND – Use Regular Route to Gaston St., RIGHT on Gaston St., LEFT on Abercorn St., continue down Abercorn St., LEFT on Bay St., LEFT on Fahm St., RIGHT on Ann St. to ITC Bay

OUTBOUND – Leaving ITC, turn RIGHT on Fahm St., RIGHT on Bay St., RIGHT on Abercorn St., continue down Abercorn St., RIGHT Gaston St., LEFT on Whitaker and back to regular route

7001: 

INBOUND – Use Regular Route to MLK Blvd., Continue W. Gwinnett, LEFT on Barnard St., RIGHT on Gordon St., LEFT on Abercorn St., LEFT on Bay St., LEFT on Fahm St., RIGHT on W. Youmans St., to ITC Bay

OUTBOUND – Leaving ITC, turn RIGHT on Fahm St., RIGHT Bay St., RIGHT on Abercorn St., continue on Abercorn St., LEFT on Gaston St., LEFT on MLK, back to regular route

7F DOT: 

INBOUND – Forsyth Dot will run regular Route to Liberty Left on Left on Whitaker Regular Route.DOT will continue this loop until after the run.

10 East Savannah: 

INBOUND – Use Regular Route to Abercorn St., RIGHT on Abercorn St., LEFT on Bay St., LEFT on Fahm St., LEFT on Ann St. to ITC Bay

OUTBOUND – Leaving ITC turn RIGHT on Fahm St., RIGHT on Bay St., RIGHT on Abercorn St., LEFT on Oglethorpe Ave., LEFT on Oglethorpe Ave and back to regular route

14 Abercorn: 

INBOUND – Use Regular Route, continue straight across Broughton St., LEFT on Bay St., LEFT on Fahm St., LEFT on W. Youmans St., RIGHT on Ann St. to ITC Bay

OUTBOUND  – Leaving ITC turn RIGHT on Fahm St., RIGHT on W. Bay St., RIGHT on Abercorn St., back to regular route

17 Silk Hope: 

INBOUND  – Use Regular Route to Gaston, RIGHT onto Gaston, LEFT on Abercorn St., continue down Abercorn St., LEFT on Bay St., LEFT on Fahm St., LEFT on Ann St. to ITC Bay

OUTBOUND  – Leaving ITC turn RIGHT on Fahm St., RIGHT on Bay St., RIGHT on Abercorn St., RIGHT on Gaston St., LEFT on MLK and back on regular route

25 Westlake: 

INBOUND – Use Regular Route to W Gaston, RIGHT on Gaston, LEFT on Abercorn St., LEFT on Bay St., LEFT on Fahm St., LEFT on Ann St. to ITC Bay

OUTBOUND – Leaving ITC turn RIGHT on Fahm St., RIGHT on Bay St., RIGHT on Abercorn St., Continue Abercorn St., RIGHT on Gaston St., to MLK and back on Regular Route

27 Waters: 

INBOUND – Use Regular Route to Oglethorpe and Abercorn St., RIGHT on Abercorn St.,

Continue on Abercorn St., LEFT on Bay St., LEFT on Fahm St., LEFT on W. Youmans St., RIGHT on Ann St. to ITC Bay

OUTBOUND – Leaving ITC turn RIGHT on Fahm St., Turn RIGHT on W. Bay St., RIGHT on Abercorn St., LEFT onto E. Oglethorpe, back to regular route

28 Waters:  

INBOUND – Use Regular Route to Oglethorpe and Abercorn St., RIGHT on Abercorn St. Continue on Abercorn, LEFT on Bay St., LEFT on W. Youmans, RIGHT on Ann St. to ITC Bay

OUTBOUND – Leaving ITC, Cu-Turn through ITC, then turn RIGHT on Fahm St., RIGHT on W. Bay St., RIGHT on Abercorn St., LEFT on Oglethorpe  Ave., back to regular route

31 Skidaway: 

INBOUND  – Use Regular Route to E. Broad, LEFT on Bay St., LEFT on Fahm St., LEFT on Youmans St., RIGHT on Ann St. to ITC Bay

OUTBOUND – Leaving ITC, turn RIGHT on Fahm St., turn RIGHT on W. Bay St., RIGHT on Price St. and back to regular route.

 

Every Woman’s Marathon Temporary Reroutes & Detours – Saturday, November 16, 2024 

Chatham Area Transit Authority (CAT) will implement temporary fixed route detours and reroutes due to road closures surrounding Every Woman’s Marathon on Saturday, November 16.  These changes will affect transit riders traveling through the downtown Savannah area and may cause some delays. CAT advises all riders to plan their trips accordingly to avoid disruptions.

Joe Murray Rivers Jr. Intermodal Transit Center: 

  • All fixed-route bus connections will be temporarily relocated from the Joe Murray Rivers Jr. Intermodal Transit Center (ITC) to a new connecting point at MLK Jr. Blvd. & Anderson St. This change will remain in effect until the conclusion of the marathon.

3A/3B: 

Inbound – Regular route to 516 and I-16 East, Left onto 37th Street, Left to MLK, Left to Anderson Street.

Outbound – From Anderson, Left onto Ogeechee Rd., Right to I-16, Right to 516, Right to Augusta Ave Ramp, Left to regular route.

4 Barnard: 

Inbound – From regular route, Left onto 37th Street, Right to Right on Ogeechee, Right to Anderson Street.

Outbound – From Anderson, Right to MLK, Left to 37th Street, Right to Barnard and regular route.

10 East Savannah: 

Inbound – From regular route at Bonaventure and Skidway, Left onto Skidway Road, Right to Victory Drive, Right on Bee Rd., Left on 37th, Right on Burroughs

Outbound – From Burroughs Street, Right onto Anderson, Right to MLK, Left to Victory Drive, Left to Skidaway Road, Right to Pennsylvania Street and regular route.

12 Henry: 

Inbound – From regular route on 37th Street, Right onto MLK, Left to Anderson and regular route.

Outbound – From regular route on Anderson, Right onto MLK, Left to 37th Street and regular route.

14 Abercorn: 

Inbound – From regular route, Left onto 37th Street, Right on Burroughs Street, Right on Anderson Street.

Outbound – From Burroughs Street, Right onto Anderson, Right to MLK, Left to 37th Street, Right to Abercorn Street and regular route.

17 Silk Hope: 

Inbound – From regular route, continue on Ogeechee Road to turn Right onto Victory Drive, Left to MLK Blvd, and Left to Anderson Street.

Outbound –From Anderson Street, Left onto Burroughs Street, Left to 31st Street, Right to MLK, Right Victory, LEFT on Ogeechee Road and back on Regular Route.

25 Westlake: 

Inbound – Regular route to MLK, turn Left onto Anderson Street.

Outbound – From Anderson Street, Left onto Burroughs Street, Left to 31st Street, Right to MLK and regular route.

27/28 Waters: 

Inbound – From regular route turn Left on 37th St, Right on Ogeechee Rd, Right on Anderson

Outbound – From Anderson, Right onto MLK, Left on 37th Street, Right on Waters Avenue to regular route.

No Service North of 37th & Waters during Race

7001 Cloverdale Dot: 

Inbound – From Cloverdale, Right onto Stiles Avenue, and Left to Ogeechee Road, and Right to Victory Drive, Left to Burroughs Street, and Left to Anderson Street.

 Outbound – From Burroughs Street, Left onto Anderson Street, Left to Ogeechee Road, Left to Stiles Avenue, Left to McCarthy Street, Left to Allen Avenue, Right to Blun Street, Right to Collat Avenue, Right to Winburn Street, Right to Bowden Street, Left to Blun Street, Left to Allen Avenue, Right to McCarthy Street, Right to Stiles Avenue, Right for service to Cloverdale.

31 Skidway/Sandfly: 

Inbound – From Hodgson Memorial Drive run regular route to Beaumont, turn Right on Laroche, turn Right on Norwood, RIGHT on Skidway, Left on Eisenhower Rd,, Right on Waters, Left on 37th St, Right on Burroughs

Outbound – From Burroughs, Right onto Anderson Street, Right on MLK, Left onto 37th Street, Right on Waters, Left on Eisenhower, Right on Skidway, Right on Montgomery XRoads to Walmart, Exit Walmart,  Left on Montgomery XRoads and Right on Hodgson Memorial.

 No Services North of 37th St & Waters.  Skidway to DeRenne will also be closed during Race.  No Service at Anderson & Waters

DOT Shuttle: 
  • The DOT shuttle will not operate its usual routes during the marathon. Instead, it will serve as a transfer shuttle to connect riders with alternative routes. Normal DOT shuttle operations will resume once the marathon ends and roads closures open back up to the public.

Hurricane Milton Update #2 – Thursday, October 10

Chatham Area Transit (CAT) will resume normal operations on Friday, October 11.

 
CAT services include Fixed-Route services, Paratransit Mobility, CAT Connect, the Savannah Belles Ferry, and the DOT Shuttle.
 

All administrative offices, including the Joe Murray Rivers Jr. Intermodal Transit Center, will also be open to the public.


Hurricane Milton Update #1 – Wednesday, October 9

 

In preparation for Hurricane Milton, CAT will suspend all services on Thursday, October 10, including Fixed-Route, Paratransit Mobility, CAT Connect, Savannah Belles Ferry, and the DOT Shuttle. Administrative offices, including the Joe Murray Rivers Jr. Intermodal Transit Center, will also be closed.

Paratransit Mobility reservations can still be made by calling 912-233-5767 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. or online at this link.

Stay updated via CAT’s text alerts, social media, or website. To subscribe to alerts, text RIDECAT to 912-733-4830.

 

Hurricane Helene Update #8 – Tuesday, October 1


Chatham Area Transit (CAT) will resume services on Wednesday, October 2, with some minor reroutes.

This includes Fixed-Route, Paratransit Mobility, the Savannah Belles Ferry, and the DOT Shuttle.

In addition to returning to normal operations, all modes of transportation will be zero-fare through Friday, October 11.

All administrative offices will also be opened to the public.

To subscribe to CAT’s text alerts, riders can text RIDECAT to 912-733-4830.

 

Hurricane Helene Update #7 – Monday, September 30

Chatham Area Transit (CAT) will suspend services on Tuesday, October 1, in response to crew assessments from Helene. CAT services include Fixed-Route services, Paratransit Mobility, and the DOT Shuttle.

All administrative offices will also be closed.

The Savannah Belles Ferry will be in operation from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Any updates will be communicated through CAT’s text alert system, social media channels, and on the CAT website. To subscribe to CAT’s text alerts, riders can text RIDECAT to 912-733-4830.

 

Hurricane Helene Update #5 – Sunday, September 29

Chatham Area Transit (CAT) will suspend services on Monday, September 30, in response to crew assessments from Helene. CAT services include Fixed-Route services, Paratransit Mobility, and the DOT Shuttle.

All administrative offices will also be closed.

The Savannah Belles Ferry will be in operation from 7 a.m.  to 10 p.m., on Monday.

Any updates will be communicated through CAT’s text alert system, social media channels, and on the CAT website.

To subscribe to CAT’s text alerts, riders can text RIDECAT to 912-733-4830.

Hurricane Helene Update #4 – Saturday, September 28

CAT’s services will remain suspended on Saturday, September 28, except the Savannah Belles Ferry. The Savannah Belles Ferry will resume service tomorrow morning at 7 am.

Riders can still make Paratransit Mobility reservations by calling 912-233-5767 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m., or by using CAT’s online reservation system at https://catchacat.org/getting-around/with-a-disability/new-cat-mobility-reservation-request-form/.

CAT crews will continue to assess routes and make a determination about services for Saturday, September 28, at a later time. Any updates will be communicated through CAT’s text alert system, social media channels, and on the CAT website.

To subscribe to CAT’s text alerts, riders can text RIDECAT to 912-733-4830.

Updates on Sunday’s service will be announced at a later time.

Hurricane Helene Update #3 – Friday, September 27

Chatham Area Transit (CAT) will suspend all services on Friday, September 27, in response to weather impacts from Helene. This suspension includes Fixed-Route services, Paratransit Mobility, Savannah Belles Ferry, DOT Shuttle, and CAT Connect.

In addition to service suspension, all CAT facilities will remain closed to the public.

Riders can still make Paratransit Mobility reservations by calling 912-233-5767 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m., or by using CAT’s online reservation system at https://catchacat.org/getting-around/with-a-disability/new-cat-mobility-reservation-request-form/.

CAT crews will continue to assess routes and make a determination about services for Saturday, September 28, at a later time. Any updates will be communicated through CAT’s text alert system, social media channels, and on the CAT website.

To subscribe to CAT’s text alerts, riders can text RIDECAT to 912-733-4830.

Hurricane Helene Update #2 – Thursday, September 26

Chatham Area Transit (CAT) is actively working with CEMA and our partners to ensure the safety of our riders and staff in expectation of potential weather impacts.  

Please see below for the adjustment breakdown of our services:

Fixed-Route, DOT Shuttle: All services will be discontinued at 6 p.m.

  • In addition to all services ending at 6 p.m., the following routes will discontinue service at 2:30 pm.
    • 4 Barnard, 5 Port Wentworth, 11 Candler, and 12 Henry
  • The last bus to leave the Joe Murray Rivers Jr Intermodal Transit Center (ITC) is as follows:
    • 17 Silk Hope at 3:00 p.m.
    • 3B Augusta Ave, 10 East Savannah, 25 Westlake, 31 Skidaway at 3:30 p.m.
    • 3 West Chatham and 28 Waters at 4:00 p.m.
    • 14 Abercorn and 27 Waters at 4:30 p.m.

Paratransit Mobility: Service will be discontinued at 6 p.m.  

CAT Connect: Service will end at 12 p.m.

Savannah Belles Ferry: Service will be discontinued at 12 noon

Riders should expect delays and more service modifications pending weather impacts.

CAT Facilities:

  • Joe Murray Rivers Jr. Intermodal Transit Center will close to the public at 5 p.m. today
  • CAT Central will close to the public at 12 p.m. today

All facilities, Fixed-Route, Paratransit Mobility, CAT Connect, and the Savannah Belles Ferry will resume normal operations at 10 a.m., Friday, September 27, pending weather conditions.

Riders can subscribe to CAT’s text alert system by texting RIDECAT to 912 – 733- 4830. 

 

Hurricane Helene Update #1 – Wednesday, September 25

All CAT services and offices will operate as usual on Thursday, September 26.

Any changes will be communicated via text alerts, social media, and CAT’s website.

 

Former President Donald Trump Rally Reroutes

September 24, 2004

As part of ongoing security measures during Former President Donald Trump’s visit to Savannah today, several road closures and bus reroutes will be in effect. These changes are necessary to ensure the safety of all travelers. Please see the current reroute information below, and check back regularly for updates as new information becomes available.

Current Service Alerts:

  • Traffic Delays:
    • 3:00pm DUE TO THE EXTREME CONJESTED TRAFFIC IN THE DOWNTOWN AREA, ALL THE BUSES WILL BE RUNNING BEHIND AT LEAST 20 MINUTES
    • As of 12:10 pm, there have been no changes to the reroutes for the affected routes. However, please be aware that there are traffic delays due to the motorcade route to the event.
    • The 5 Pt Wentworth, 3 W Chatham, and 3B Augusta routes are currently at a standstill on Hwy 21 due to police blockage.

31 Skidaway Route (Outbound):

  • From the Transit Center:
    • Left on Fahm St
    • Left on Oglethorpe St
    • Continue on Oglethorpe St to Price St
    • Right on Price St, back to the regular route.

DOT Downtown/EW/Cloverdale Route (Outbound):

  • From Eastern Wharf:
    • Liberty St to Drayton St
    • Right on Drayton St
    • Left on Oglethorpe Ave
    • Right on Fahm St
    • Right on Youmans St to the Transit Center.

4 Barnard Route (Outbound):

  • From the Transit Center:
    • Left on Fahm St
    • Left on Oglethorpe Ave
    • Right on Abercorn St
    • Right on Liberty St
    • Left on Whitaker St back to the regular route.

Forsyth DOT (Outbound):

  • From Bryan St and Bull service stop:
    • Left around the square back to Congress St
    • Right on Abercorn St
    • Right on Liberty St
    • Left on Whitaker St back to the regular route.

Important Updates:

  • As of now, Oglethorpe Ave and MLK Blvd remain open for inbound and outbound travel.
  • The only confirmed street closure at this time is Montgomery St. between Liberty and Oglethorpe Ave.
  • Expect delays and further reroutes as additional street closures may be enforced. Street supervisors are monitoring the situation and will provide real-time updates as needed.

Stay Updated

For real-time updates on bus schedule changes, please continue to monitor our website, social media channels, and subscribe to our text alert system:

  • Fixed-Route Service Alerts: Text ‘RIDECAT’ to (912) 733-4830.
 
 
 

Cloverdale Neighborhood Traffic Plan & CAT Reroute Information

September 12, 2024

As part of the Cloverdale Asphalt Art Project, there will be phased road closures affecting travel and Chatham Area Transit (CAT) routes in the Cloverdale neighborhood from September 12, 2024, to October 4, 2024 (tentative dates). We understand that these closures may impact bus schedules, pickup locations, and general travel in the area. Below is a detailed overview of the phased closures and the CAT reroute plan to ensure safe travel during this period.

Phase I: Full Closure (September 12, 2024)

  • Location: Intersection of Cloverdale Drive and Cynthia Street
  • Time: 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM
  • Details: To accommodate the artist’s work on the Cloverdale Asphalt Art Project, there will be a full closure at this intersection to allow the artist to trace the project canvas. During this time, travel through this area will be completely restricted.
  • Impact on CAT Service: CAT buses will follow the reroute plan described below until 2:00 PM.

CAT Bus Reroute for the Cloverdale Asphalt Art Project

During the closures on September 12, 2024, CAT buses will follow the reroute below to maintain safe and efficient service in the area:

Reroute Plan:

  1. From Audubon Dr
  2. Right on Cloverdale Dr
  3. Right on Delano St
  4. Right on Eleanor St
  5. Right on Cynthia St
  6. Left on Audubon Dr
  7. Right on Eleanor St
  8. Left on Cloverdale Dr

This route has been selected to minimize disruptions and ensure the safest passage through the neighborhood, taking into consideration local parking and road conditions.

Phase II: Partial Road Closure (September 12, 2024, After 2:00 PM)

  • Location: Cloverdale Drive and surrounding streets
  • Time: After 2:00 PM
  • Details: Following the full closure, traffic will partially resume in the neighborhood. Cloverdale Drive will be reopened to limited traffic, and the CAT operator will be able to travel on the regular route.
  • Impact on CAT Service: Service will be restored to a modified version of the regular route.

Phase III: Intermittent Closures (September 13 – October 4, 2024)

  • Location: Various streets in the Cloverdale neighborhood
  • Details: As the project progresses, there will be intermittent closures throughout the neighborhood. These will affect different sections of Cloverdale Drive, Cynthia Street, and adjacent streets at various times.
  • Impact on CAT Service: Riders should anticipate changes to bus schedules and pickup locations. We recommend checking our website and social media for real-time updates on affected services.

Stay Updated

For real-time updates on bus schedule changes, please continue to monitor our website, social media channels, and subscribe to our text alert system:

  • Fixed-Route Service Alerts: Text ‘RIDECAT’ to (912) 733-4830.

We appreciate your patience and cooperation during this period as we work to improve the community with the Cloverdale Asphalt Art Project.

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