The Centre Area Transportation Authority (CATA) is the public transportation system serving State College, PA and the main campus of Penn State.  We operate three distinct programs - CATABUS conventional bus service; CATAGO! microtransit service, CATARIDE paratransit service primarily for seniors and persons with disabilities; and CATACOMMUTE services that include vanpools and carpool matching for long-distance commuters.

Transportation

Centre Area Transportation Authority (CATA)

Centre Area Transportation Authority (CATA)'s headquarters in State College, United States

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The Operations and Administration team at CATA is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day functioning of the public transportation services, ensuring efficient and safe operations across all programs, including CATABUS, CATAGO!, CATARIDE, and CATACOMMUTE. This team focuses on managing fixed-route operations, transportation planning, customer service, procurement, and maintenance, while also coordinating and optimizing resources to meet the transit needs of the community effectively.

Operations and Administration

The Human Resources and Compliance team at CATA focuses on recruiting, developing, and retaining talent while ensuring adherence to legal and regulatory standards. They manage employee training and safety programs, promote inclusivity for persons with disabilities, and support community engagement initiatives, enhancing overall workforce effectiveness and compliance within the transportation authority.

Human Resources and Compliance

The Finance and Accounting team at the Centre Area Transportation Authority (CATA) manages the organization's financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting. They ensure compliance with regulations, oversee the accounting processes, and provide strategic financial insights to support the effective delivery of CATA's diverse transportation services. This team plays a critical role in maintaining the fiscal health of the organization to enable efficient public transit solutions for the community.

Centre Area Transportation Authority (CATA)

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Operations and Administration

Human Resources and Compliance

Finance and Accounting

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Centre Area Transportation Authority (CATA)

Org chart

Teams

Operations and Administration

Human Resources and Compliance

Finance and Accounting

Offices

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