CATA - Centre Area Transportation Authority

Incorporated in 1974, the Centre Area Transportation Authority is an operator of a fixed-route transit system that covers an area of more than 130 square miles. Its service area includes Bellefonte, Benner, Spring, Harris, Ferguson, College and Patton townships in Pennsylvania. The authority manages a fleet of low-floor buses, minibuses and vans. Its buses run on compressed natural gas and are equipped with lifts. The Centre Area Transportation Authority offers vanpooling and carpooling options. It also provides remote parking services for Downtown State College Improvement District business employees. The authority offers curb-to-curb transportation services for senior citizens and individuals with disabilities. The Centre Area Transportation Authority provides shuttle services for special events. It conducts facility tours for children s groups. The authority offers interior and exterior bus advertising options.