Chatham Area Transit Authority (CAT)

🚍 December 2024 Service Changes Are Here! 🚍 We’re making moves to improve your transit experience! This month, CAT is implementing service changes to boost efficiency, enhance accessibility, and better meet the needs of our riders. 🌟 Here’s a quick look at what’s new: Key Route Adjustments Route 11: All trips now enter Candler Hospital via the main entrance for easier access to this essential destination. Route 25 :New Stops at Holiday Inn Express for early morning and evening trips. Extended Evening Service, including an 8:48 p.m. inbound trip (weekdays) and a 9:00 p.m. trip from Westlake Apartments (Saturdays). Schedule Modifications Route 6: Adjusted trip times with new 3:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. outbound trips. Route 12: Inbound travel times reduced, with select trips detouring to the CAT Garage for smoother service. Route 14: New 8:46 p.m. inbound trip added, with later departures for evening riders. Route 31: Headways reduced from 60 minutes to 45 minutes, offering more frequent service. These updates reflect our commitment to making your journey as smooth and convenient as possible. 💙 📅 Check your route updates here: https://lnkd.in/e8-TuMav Thank you for riding with CAT! 🚌 Together, we’re moving Chatham County forward.

ALERT: All CAT services will be suspended on Thursday, Nov. 28, Thanksgiving Day. Normal service will resume on Friday, Nov. 29. CAT Mobility customers are asked to reserve their trips for Friday, Nov. 29, by 4 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 27.

🎖️ Honoring Our Heroes: CAT’s Veteran Appreciation Luncheon This past week, Chatham Area Transit proudly hosted our Veteran Appreciation Luncheon, a heartfelt celebration honoring the brave men and women who have served in the United States Armed Forces. The event was filled with moments of gratitude, camaraderie, and recognition, as we presented Certificates of Appreciation to our esteemed veterans. Each certificate symbolized our immense respect and gratitude for their service, courage, and dedication to protecting the freedoms we cherish. A special thank you to all who attended and contributed to this meaningful event. Your presence made the day even more special for our veterans. Big thank you to Mr. Charlton Bradford Jefferson for your inspiring keynote speech. ✨ Relive the highlights by watching this recap video and join us in celebrating the heroes in our community. 📽️ https://lnkd.in/eYGzETEq Let’s continue to show our support and appreciation for those who have sacrificed so much for our country. ❤️💙 #VeteransDay #ChathamAreaTransit #ThankYouVeterans #CommunityMatters

"Yesterday, Chatham Area Transit proudly honored our veterans by participating in Savannah's Veteran's Day Parade! 🎖️ We were joined by our incredible employee veterans and union leadership, who walked together to pay tribute to all who have served. Thank you to our veterans for your dedication, sacrifice, and service—today and every day, we honor you. Swipe through to see some memorable moments from the parade! 🇺🇸 #VeteransDay #ChathamAreaTransit #ThankYouVeterans #SavannahGA #CommunityPride"

🗳️ Election Day is a Zero-Fare Day! 🗳️ Catch a zero-fare ride to the polls with CAT and make your voice heard. Let's make voting easier together! #CATtothepolls #votewithease #electionday

CAT Celebrates Savannah State University Homecoming! Chatham Area Transit joined the energy and excitement at the Savannah State University Homecoming Parade, celebrating the vibrant Tiger spirit! 🐯 We were thrilled to be part of the festivities, with our bus proudly rolling alongside music, dancing, and so much joy. We were honored to have Mary Snowden, CAT's newest Board member, join us with her family, including Commissioner Malinda Scott Hodge. The parade was especially memorable with the presence of Jasmine Guy and the cast of A Different World – a true blast from the past! Happy Homecoming, SSU! Go Tigers! 🐾💙🧡 #SavannahStateUniversity #SSUHomecoming #GoTigers #CATatSSU #ChathamAreaTransit #Community

🌎✨ At Chatham Area Transit (CAT), we proudly celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by honoring the vibrant culture, invaluable contributions, and cherished traditions of the Hispanic and Latino community. Embracing diversity and inclusivity strengthens our community, and we’re thrilled to highlight these values in everything we do! 🎉 This year, we celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month with: Interviews featuring our Hispanic/Latino employees, sharing personal stories and traditions Cultural music and informational displays throughout our spaces A flavorful finale with a visit from @latinchicksrestaurant Vida Fresh Food Truck! Swipe to see some highlights and join us in recognizing the richness of Hispanic heritage! 💃🕺 #HispanicHeritageMonth #ChathamAreaTransit #CelebratingDiversity #InclusiveCommunity #LatinChicks

CAT's Board of Directors has unanimously approved the “CAT To the Polls” initiative, offering zero-fare public transportation across all routes on Election Day, Nov. 5, and during the General Runoff, Dec. 3. For more info: https://lnkd.in/g23a6wSm

Chatham Area Transit (CAT) will suspend services on Thursday, October 10, in response to potential impacts from Hurricane Milton. CAT services include Fixed-Route services, Paratransit Mobility, CAT Connect, the Savannah Belles Ferry, and the DOT Shuttle. All administrative offices will also be closed including the Joe Murray Rivers Jr. Intermodal Transit Center. Riders can still make Paratransit Mobility reservations by calling 912-233-5767 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m., or by using CAT’s online reservation system at https://lnkd.in/etgAHEqB. Any updates will be communicated through CAT’s text alert system, social media channels, and on the CAT website. To subscribe to CAT’s text alerts, riders can text RIDECAT to 912-733-4830.

CAT Service Alert The following routes have reroutes: 12 Henry I/B and 27 Waters O/B. 12 Henry I/B R- East Broad, L- 34th, L-Ware, L- Hamilton, R- Price back to regular route 27 Waters 12 Henry I/B From Ogeechee L-37th R- Bulloch R- 38th or 40th back to Regular route 27 Waters O/B L- 52nd, R- Live Oak, R- 53rd, Back to Waters Don't forget to sign up for our service text alerts: For Fixed-Route: Text 'RIDECAT' to (912) 733-4830 For Savannah Belles Ferry: Text 'WATERFERRY' to (912) 733-4830 Paratransit riders will receive notifications via phone