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APTA: November Transit Savings Report

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 […]

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Thanksgiving 2016 Schedule

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

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APTA: Voters Show Strong Support for Public Transportation

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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APTA: October Transit Savings Report

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

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CAT Answers the Call

Planning It started on Monday, October 3rd, with the mid-day update from CEMA. Safety Director Erica Franklin shared the news with staff that CEMA had advanced to Operational Condition (OPCON) 4 as a “precautionary measure based on the storm track of Hurricane Matthew.” By Tuesday morning, it was OPCON 3; and by Thursday at 6

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APTA: September Transit Savings Report

Gas Prices Rise as Commuters Head Back to School and Work   Washington, D.C. – The national average gas price jumped up by 8 cents compared to last month as commuters braced themselves for the return to school and work.  The work and school commute signals the end  of summer vacation and means longer traffic

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CAT Awarded $1.6M Grant for Paratransit Vehicles

Chatham Area Transit has been awarded a $1.6 million federal grant to purchase 26 paratransit vehicles. The U. S. Department of Transportation announced the selections for Fiscal Year 2016 Bus and Bus Facilities Projects that will help provide more modern, reliable bus services for transit riders across the country. Sixty-one projects in 41 states, the

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APTA: The Hidden Traffic Safety Solution

Commuters Reduce Their Crash Risk by More Than 90 Percent When Taking Public Transit Instead of Driving   Investment in public transit results in cutting a community’s auto crash risk in half The most effective life-saving traffic safety tool for a commuter and a community may be the daily metro transit pass.  A new study

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Come Chat with CAT: September Public Meeting

Chatham Area Transit Authority (CAT) continues to hold monthly public meetings on the second Wednesday of every month. CAT is committed to increasing public involvement in the evolution of transit services for Savannah/Chatham County by providing a convenient and regular time and place for customers and interested citizens to meet with staff and exchange information

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CAT Announces Suspension of Service Due to Severe Weather Warning

All CAT services will be suspended on Friday, September 2, 2016, due to current projections for Tropical Storm Hermine.  All services are expected to resume on Saturday, September 3rd. If you have any questions about this information, please call the Customer Service Ride Line at 912-233-5767 or e-mail us.

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