Centre Area Transportation Authority (CATA)
Emily Rickens has a background in education, customer service, and coordination roles. Emily has experience as a co-teacher, early childhood educator, and dance instructor. Emily has also worked as a barista and manager in various companies. Emily holds a Master's degree in Jewish/Judaic Studies and Bachelor's degrees in Classical, Ancient Mediterranean and Near Eastern Studies, and Archaeology.
Centre Area Transportation Authority (CATA)
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.