46.9 percent of U.S. Public Transit Buses Use Alternative Fuels or Hybrid Technology The public transportation industry is an industry committed to using environmentally-friendly technologies and practices. Every year, 37 million metric tons of carbon emissions and 4.2 billion gallons of gasoline are saved due to public transportation use in the United States. The […]
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The Chatham Area Transit Authority’s Board of Directors announces that the next monthly meeting will be held on Tuesday, April 19, 2016 at 10:00 AM. The meeting will be held at the Joe Murray Rivers, Jr. Intermodal Transit Center located at 610 W. Oglethorpe Avenue, Savannah, GA. Chatham Area Transit’s board meetings are open to
Chatham Area Transit Authority (CAT) will continue to hold public meetings on the second Wednesday of every month. CAT aims to increase public involvement in the evolution of mobility services for Savannah/Chatham County by providing a convenient, consistent time & place for passengers to meet with staff and exchange information and suggestions. CAT believes customer
Chatham Area Transit (CAT) is proud to support Armstrong State University in its latest fundraising event to provide various scholarships to students attending the university. As a sponsor for this year’s “Paint the Town Maroon” event, CAT staff will join the grand celebration of food, games, prizes and fun in Johnson Square on Friday, April
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Americans Took 10.6 Billion Trips on Public Transportation in 2015 Americans took 10.6 billion trips on public transportation in 2015, the third highest annual ridership in ten years, according to a report released today by the American Public Transportation Association (APTA). Compared to public transit ridership in 2014, there was a small overall decline
Chatham Area Transit (CAT) recognizes a very special woman for Women’s History Month: Savannah’s first female bus operator, Jacqueline A. Hunter. Jacqueline (Jackie) A. Hunter was born the oldest child of Harry Sr. and Mary Hunter, both of whom still reside in Savannah. She grew up in Savannah, GA, in the 50’s during the turbulent
Savings Bloom When You Ride Public Transit Washington, D.C. – You might be wrapped up in the blooming flowers at the beginning of spring, but you can watch your savings bloom year-round when you switch to public transportation. These savings, unlike your garden flowers won’t go dormant once the weather turns colder. Public transportation
Chatham Area Transit officials announce that on March 25, 2016, Good Friday, administrative offices located at 610 W. Oglethorpe Ave. and 900 E. Gwinnett St. will be closed. All services, including fixed route buses, paratransit, and the Savannah Belles Ferry, will run according to their regular weekday schedules. Telephone information and ticket sales at the
Add Public Transportation to Your New Year Resolutions and Get Healthy Physically and Fiscally Washington, D.C. Is getting more exercise one of your New Year resolutions? If so, you can get in a little extra workout with the walk to and from public transportation while saving money. Taking public transit is a healthier way to
Alternative Fuel Tax Credit is Also Renewed for Two Years (2015-2016) by the House With the passage of the tax legislation in the U.S. House of Representatives today, the commuter benefit for public transportation riders is one step closer to receiving permanent parity with the parking benefit. If the Senate votes for the tax extension
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