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 […]
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
Chatham Area Transit Authority (CAT) is proud to announce 30 years of service to the Savannah-Chatham County community. Formally established as an Authority in January 1987, CAT continues the long, storied history of transportation in this area dating back to the 1800s and the horse-drawn streetcars of the Skidaway and Seaboard Railway Company. Evolving from
Public Transit Can Help You Plan for Savings in the New Year  Washington, D.C. –The end of the year is near and the holiday season is beginning. Public transit can get you to family gatherings and to see friends without the stress of traffic congestion. Public transit can also give you a head
Voters in Presidential Election Express Bi-partisan Support for Investment in America’s Public Transit Infrastructure, According to Poll 65 Percent of Trump Voters Favor Increased Funding to Repair and Improve Public Transit Washington, DC – In the wake of a tumultuous presidential election, there are few issues that unite Americans more than the critical need to
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Jingle All The Way…to the Bank! This holiday season, CAT wants to help you and your loved ones save even more! Keep reading for 3 easy ways how. 1. For a limited time only, CAT is offering a Buy One, Get One deal on Airport Express passes. From business colleagues to college students, if they’re
Add Public Transit to Your Thanksgiving Plans and Save Cash for Black Friday Sales Washington, D.C. – The national average gas price fell slightly as Americans prepare to give thanks with family and friends. Even with the dip in gas prices, there is still a great opportunity to save using public transportation instead of
Chatham Area Transit officials remind customers that on Thursday, November 24, 2016, Thanksgiving Day, all services will be suspended. CAT offices at 610 W. Oglethorpe and 900 E. Gwinnett will be closed for business. Telephone schedule information and ticket sales will not be available. Fixed route bus, paratransit, and ferry services will not be available. Regular
Voters Show Strong Support for Public Transportation as 69 Percent of Transit Measures Pass on November 8 November 8, 2016 was an historic day for public transportation in the United States as voters approved 33 of 48 local and statewide public transit measures for a current Election Day passage rate of 69 percent based
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Don’t Let Monthly Car Costs Trick You Out of a Savings Treat Washington, D.C. – The national average gas price rose slightly as we head into the Halloween season.   You can have more money for your treats and travel safely to and from your Halloween parties by taking public transportation instead of driving. The
