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Capital Area Transportation Authority

Ms. Sandra Draggoo, CEO/Executive Director 4615 Tranter Street; Lansing, MI 48910 Phone: 517-394-1100 Fax:517-394-3733 E-mail: info@cata.org www.cata.org/ Senate District: 24,25 House District: 67-70
System Profile
The Capital Area Transportation Authority (CATA) is the regional public transportation provider for the Greater Lansing area. Service area includes Ingham, Eaton and Clinton counties. CATA's current funding areas include the cities of Lansing, East Lansing and townships of Lansing, Delhi and Meridian, where over 30 fixed routes operate. Advance-reservation curb-to-curb services are provided for persons with disabilities as well as for residents of Ingham County's outlying areas and Delhi and Meridian Townships. CATA's Clean Commute Options program educates the community about the importance of improving the tri-county's air quality and choosing alternatives to driving alone. CATA also provides all campus bus service to Michigan State University (MSU) with 24/7 campus service availability during Fall and Spring terms.
System Characteristics
Days/Hours of Operations:	CATA service hours vary by service type. Customers should call for more detailed information.
Total vehicles:	210
Lift-equipped vehicles:	158
Population Served:	454,044
Employees:	296
FY 2008 System Data
Miles:	6,634,543
Vehicle Hours:	467,093
Passengers:	11,306,715
Total Eligible Expenses:	$34,390,680