CAT in the News
Chatham Area Transit’s role in the community does not go unnoticed by the media. Local, regional and national coverage plays a vital part in helping us get the word out about CAT developments and services. We regularly update the list below with the latest news stories concerning CAT and transit-related issues. Click on the links to learn more about our past and present, as well as our plans for the future. You can also click here to send us your own transit-related news suggestions.
2020
CAT Board approves $2.5M system-wide technological upgrade – August 27, 2020 – Savannah Business Journal
CAT Board approves $2.5 million system-wide technology upgrade – August 26, 2020 – Mass Transit Magazine
Chatham transit agency lands $10.8 million CARES Act grant – August 13, 2020 – Savannah Morning News
How to evacuate from a hurricane in Chatham County without a car, pandemic addition – July 31, 2020 – Savannah Morning News
Federal grant to help CAT maintain ferry service standards while expanding – July 21, 2020 – WTOC
Chatham Area Transit gives new fiscal highlights – June 25, 2020 – WTOC
GA: Chatham transit officials extend COVID-19 emergency measures through late July – June 25, 2020 – Mass Transit Magazine
CAT recognizes Poetry in Motion winners – June 24, 2020 – The Savannah Tribune
Chatham transit officials extend COVID-19 emergency measures through late July – June 23, 2020 – Savannah Morning News
Chatham Area Transit board approves $27.6 million budget for FY 2021 – June 23, 2020 – Savannah Morning News
CAT set to increase operating hours on June 15 – June 8, 2020 – Connect Savannah
Chatham Area Transit announces new CEO/Executive Director – June 3, 2020 – The Savannah Tribune
Chatham Area Transit hires new executive director – June 3, 2020 – Savannah Morning News
Chatham transit agency receives $1.8 million grant for electric buses – June 6, 2020 – Savannah Morning News
CAT receives $1.8M grant for new zero-emission electric buses – May 27, 2020 – WSAV
CAT plans for 2021 budget amid coronavirus pandemic uncertainty – May 26, 2020 – WTOC
Chatham Area Transit will soon suspend fares, reduce service – March 24, 2020 – WSAV
All Chatham buses soon to operate on Sunday schedules, provide free rides in response to COVID-19 – March 24, 2020 – Savannah Morning News
Chatham transit officials prepare for coronavirus; no plans to stop bus service – March 13, 2020 – Savannah Morning News
Chatham transit board approves $162K parking-lot repaving after dispute over process – February 25, 2020 – Savannah Morning News
Youths encouraged to enter Chatham Area Transit poetry contest – February 5, 2020 – Savannah Morning News
CAT introduces Travel Training program for paratransit riders – February 3, 2020 – WTOC
2019
New app to pay for trip on CAT buses – December 19, 2019 – WTOC
CAT Board approves new mobile ticketing platform – December 19, 2019 – Mass Transit Magazine
CAT approves new app for bus ticket purchases and boarding – December 19, 2019 – WSAV
CAT riders will soon be able to use their smart phones to pay for rides – December 18, 2019 – WSAV
Chatham Area Transit officials approve app-based bus ticketing – December 18, 2019 – Savannah Morning News
Chatham Area Transit rolls out online ticketing option – October 29, 2019 – WTOC
Chatham Area Transit board votes to end bus-system redesign study – October 23, 2019 – Savannah Morning News
Chatham Area Transit stops service in Thunderbolt – October 12, 2019 – WTOC
Chatham Area Transit officials seek solutions for Thunderbolt bus-stop dilemma – October 10, 2019 – Savannah Morning News
Transit board discusses bus-stop art, ferry funds – September 24, 2019 – Savannah Morning News
CAT to host public meetings to discuss Thunderbolt stops – September 18, 2019 – WSAV
Letters to the editor: Smaller municipalities need public transit – September 5, 2019 – Savannah Morning news
Chatham evacuates by bus; those without private transportation to assemble at Savannah Civic Center – September 3, 2019 – Savannah Morning News
New CEOs Named – September 2, 2019 – APTA Passenger Transport
Chatham Area Transit buses providing transportation for evacuation – September 2, 2019 – WSAV
Clinton Edminster column: Removing bus stops a tough choice – August 29, 2019 – Savannah Morning News
Savannah ferry boat service awarded $1.28 million grant – August 26, 2019 – WSAV
Chatham County Commissioners appoint CAT board members – August 17, 2019 – Savannah Morning News
CAT awarded $1.3 million for a new ferry – August 13, 2019 – Connect Savannah
Federal Transit Administration awards $1.28 million to CAT for new ferry boat – August 8, 2019 – Savannah Morning News
Chatham Area Transit gets new ferry with federal grant – August 8, 2019 – FOX 28 Media
Chatham Area Transit awarded federal grant money for new ferry – August 8, 2019 – WTOC
Scenic Chatham honors Chatham Area Transit – July 16, 2019 – Savannah Morning News
Chatham Area Transit board appoints interim CEO – June 25, 2019 – Savannah Morning News
Chatham Area Transit board appoints interim CEO – June 25, 2019 – WTGS
Specific parking spaces to get lower rates in Savannah – June 24, 2019 – WTOC
NewZo nearly a reality, still needs first and second reading from Savannah City Council – June 21, 2019 – WTOC
CAT looks to overhaul transit network – June 19, 2019 – Savannah Morning News
Chatham CEO resigns to accept new transit position – June 18, 2019 – METRO Magazine
Visitor offers kudos to CAT – June 13, 2019 – Savannah Morning News
Chatham Area Transit continues major redesign – May 9, 2019 – WTOC
Let’s Go! Network Concepts Survey open through May 17 – May 2, 2019 – Connect Savannah
Chatham Area Transit wants to know what you think about a complete system redesign – April 24, 2019 – WSAV
Preventing the death spiral: CAT looks to the future – April 17, 2019 – Connect Savannah
CAT buses moving forward with redesign plan – April 12, 2019 – WTOC
Chatham Area Transit to begin next phase of redesign plan – April 11, 2019 – WTOC
Clinton Edminster column: Lawmakers face decisions on freedom of choice initiatives – March 28, 2019 – Savannah Morning News
City of Savannah reviews 2019 St. Patrick’s Day parade – March 18, 2019 – WTOC
City of Port Wentworth offering St. Patrick’s Day shuttle service Saturday – March 13, 2019 – Effingham Herald
Savannah city officials: “We’re ready” for St. Patrick’s Day – March 13, 2019 – Savannah Morning News
If you don’t drive: Tips for navigating the celebration without your own vehicle – March 13, 2019 – Connect Savannah
Chatham Area Transit will operate St. Patrick’s Day shuttle for Savannah, Port Wentworth – March 6, 2019 – Savannah Morning News
Port Wentworth, CAT offer shuttle to Savannah St. Patrick’s Day Parade – March 4, 2019 – Savannah Morning News
City of Savannah offers parking pre-sale, CAT shuttles for St. Patrick’s Day – February 27 – Savannah Morning News
City bringing big changes to Chippewa Square for this year’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade – February 26, 2019 – Connect Savannah
City outlines Savannah St. Patrick’s Day festival updates – February 26, 2019 – Savannah Morning News
St. Patrick’s Day Transportation and Parking Information – February 12, 2019 – Savannah Morning News
Clinton Edminster column: ‘Ride-alongs’ show value of Chatham County’s public transit – February 1, 2019 – Savannah Morning News
Clinton Edminster column: CAT looks to build better transit system – January 18, 2019 – Savannah Morning News
Chatham Area Transit – ‘CAT’ re-routing city buses – January 15, 2019 – WJCL
CAT holding open house on its fixed-route bus network redesign – January 15, 2019 – WTOC
Chatham Area Transit getting new buses, route system redesign – January 11, 2019 – WTOC
Jan. 4 – CAT System Redesign Launch and Open House Scheduled for Jan. 15 – January 4, 2019 – Savannah Business Journal
2018
Chatham Transit to offer low cost trips to airport during holiday season – December 10, 2018 – WTOC
10 Best Free Things to Do in Savannah – December 9, 2018 – Vacation Idea
Electric Public Transportation Coming to Savannah – September 5, 2018 – The Savannah Tribune
CAT charges ahead with electric buses – August 30, 2018 – American Infrastructure
CAT charges ahead with electric buses – August 29, 2018 – Savannah Morning News
Chatham Area Transit gets $1.5 million grant – August 29, 2018 – WTOC
Aug. 28 – U.S. Department of Transportation Announces $1.5 Million for Advanced Bus Technology Project in Savannah – August 28, 2018 – Savannah Business Journal
Chatham Area Transit Authority receives grant for electric bus – August 24, 2018 – WJCL
Chatham Area Transit Looks Ahead for Aid from State Transit Funds – August 7, 2018 – Savannah CEO
GA: Chatham Area Transit Looks Ahead for Aid from State Transit Funds – August 7, 2018 – Mass Transit Magazine
Chatham Area Transit looks ahead for aid from state transit funds – August 6, 2018 – Savannah Morning News
Editorial: Hearts & Darts – July in review – July 31, 2018 – Savannah Morning News
CAT Mobility Services seeing improvements – July 24, 2018 – WTOC
Chatham Area Transit to hold Monthly Board Meeting July 24 – July 24, 2018 – Savannah Business Journal
CAT extends free downtown shuttle service hours – July 9, 2018 – Live5News
CAT extends free downtown shuttle service hours – July 9, 2018 – WTVM
CAT extends free downtown shuttle service hours – July 9, 2018 – WTOC/WALB/WSFA/WMBF
CAT Service Changes Go Into Effect Today – July 9, 2018 – Savannah CEO
CAT extends free downtown shuttle service hours – July 9, 2018 – WTOC
DOT Shuttle begins new schedule Monday – July 9, 2017 – WJCL
CAT to fully meet needs of riders with disabilities by September – July 8, 2018 – Savannah Morning News
CAT to operate on holiday schedule July 4th – July 4, 2018 – WALB
Chatham Area Transit posts July 4th schedule – July 3, 2018 – WJCL
GA: New Sleek 35-Foot CAT Buses Hit the Streets – July 3, 2018 – Mass Transit Magazine
Chatham Area Transit Nabs Award for Anti-Fireworks PSA Blitz – July 2, 2018 – PETA
Chatham Area Transit looking to tackle commuter complaints – June 27, 2018 – FOX 28 Media
CAT’s free DOT Shuttle expands night and weekend hours – June 21, 2018 – Connect Savannah
CAT announces extended shuttle hours – June 21, 2018 – FOX 28 Media
City, CAT Announce Extended Hours for Free Downtown Shuttle – June 21, 2018 – Savannah Business Journal
City of Savannah, CAT expand DOT shuttle hours – June 20, 2018 – WTVM
Savannah extending downtown shuttle hours to accommodate late-night visitors, workers – June 20, 2018 – Savannah Morning News
City, CAT Announce Extended Hours for Free Downtown Shuttle – June 20, 2018 – City of Savannah
Grant graduates from Leadership Southeast Georgia – June 14, 2018 – Savannah Morning News
Chatham County Announces Proposed Property Tax Increase – June 7 , 2018 – Savannah Business Journal
FTA awards $278M in relief for transit systems damaged by hurricanes – June 5, 2018 – Smart Cities Drive
Prepare now for Hurricane Season – June 4, 2018 – Savannah Morning News
CAT Board Announce Special Called Meeting June 6th – June 4, 2018 – Savannah CEO
Evacuation assembly area – June 1, 2018 – Savannah Morning News
CAT to reroute buses during funeral procession for fallen SPD officer – June 1, 2018 – WJCL
GA: Feds Allocate Funds to CAT Irma – June 1, 2018 – Mass Transit Magazine
Feds allocate funds to CAT for Hurricane Irma – May 31, 2018 – Savannah Morning News
Allocation of Public Transportation Emergency Relief Funds in response to Hurricane Harvey Irma, and Maria – May 31, 2018 – Federal Register
New CAT Buses Will Enhance Customers’ Transit Experience – May 29, 2018 – Mass Transit Magazine
Local & Statewide Leaders Present at Leadership Southeast Georgia 2018 Graduation – May 23, 2018 – The Savannah Tribune
Mark C. Mcdonald column: Chatacter more valuable than status in National Historic Landmark District – May 20, 2018 – Savannah Morning News
Georgia Receives $2 Million in Grants from the U.S. Department of Transportation to Improve Passenger Ferry Service – May 15, 2018 – Savannah Business Journal
Savannah, Ga., Looks for On-Demand Transportation Services Downtown – May 9, 2018 – FutureStructure
US funds projects to improve passenger ferry service – May 9, 2018 – Safety4Sea.com
U.S. Department of Transportation Awards $58.2 Million to Improve Passenger Ferry Service – May 8, 2018 – Federal Transit Administration News
Savannah looks to app-based, shared transportation services for downtown workers, seniors as part of parking plan – May 7, 2018 – Savannah Morning News
U.S. DOT Awards $58.2M to Improve Passenger Ferry Service – May 9, 2018 – Mass Transit Magazine
River Street free ferry service to expand – May 8, 2018 – FOX 28 Media
Chatham Area Transit Announces Hearing Schedule for FY 19 capital and Operating Budgets – May 7, 2018 – Savannah CEO
CAT readying for the future of Savannah area transportation – May 6, 2018 – Savannah Morning News
County OKs Wilmington Island drainage project – April 30, 2018 – Savannah Morning News
Chatham Area Transit To Participate In Earth Day Festival – April 18, 2018 – Public Now
CAT, City of Savannah ask for community input on expanding shuttle hours to midnight – April 13, 2018 – WSAV
Three Chatham Area Transit drivers win at 2018 Bus Roadeo – April 12, 2018 – Savannah Morning News
Chatham Area Transit Congratulates 2018 Bus Roadeo Winners – April 11, 2018 – Mass Transit Magazine
CAT Hires Chief Strategy Officer to Oversee System Development and Marketing – April 10, 2018 – Mass Transit Magazine
Mass transportation makeover underway in Chatham County – April 4, 2018 – WSAV
CAT Board Approves No Ads on Buses and Shelters – March 28, 2018 – Mass Transit Magazine
Editorial: A chance to do more than complain about the government – March 26, 2018 – Savannah Morning News
City of Savannah Accepting Applications for Boards, Commissions and Authorities – March 22, 2018 – Savannah Business Journal
From our Nation’s Capitol – March 21, 2018 – Charlton County Herald
City announces open terms for boards, commissions, authorities – March 20, 2018 – WSAV
FEATURE: “If He Stood Still, We Talked About the Harbor” says Mayor Deloach, as City Officials Wrap Up Two-Day St. Patrick’s Day Festival – March 19, 2018 – Savannah Business Journal
City Wraps Up Two Day St Patrick’s Day Festival – March 18, 2018 – Public Now
Downtown street closures to start Friday for St. Patrick’s Day Festival in Savannah – March 15, 2018 – Tuscon News Now
Savannah St. Patrick’s Day parking limited, but area offers other options – March 15, 2018 – FOX 28 Media
The Ultimate Guide To Savannah’s St Paddy’s Day Parade – March 14, 2018 – Thrillist
Planning your St. Patrick’s Day festivities? Look no further! – March 12, 2018 – FOX 28 Media
Part Wentworth providing St. Patrick’s Day Shuttle – March 7, 2018 – Effingham Herald
March 5 – City Partners with CAT to Provide St. Pat’s Shuttle Service – March 5, 2018 – Savannah Business Journal
Need to know: Savannah city leaders, police preparing public for St. Patrick’s Day – March 2, 2018 – WSAV
City Holds First St. Patrick’s Day News Conference – March 2, 2018 – Public Now
CAT Announces Budget Workshop – March 2, 2018 – Public Now
CAT to provide St. Patrick’s Day shuttle service – March 1, 2018 – FOX 28 Media
City Partners With CAT To Provide St. Pat’s Shuttle Service – March 1, 2018 – Public Now
Chatham Area Transit board reassess its new conduct policy – February 11, 2018 – Savannah Morning News
GA: Chatham Area Transit Board Adopts New Rules for Conduct – February 5, 2018 – Mass Transit Magazine
Chatham Area Transit Board adopts new rules for conduct – February 4, 2018 – Savannah Morning News
Savannah River Landing development picks up steam – February 3, 2018 – Savannah Morning News
CAT Board Meeting To Discuss Paratransit Vendor Services – February 2, 2018 – Public Now
FEATURE: VisitSavannah’s Marinelli provides Council with ‘Savannah Tourism Update’ on trends and 2018 projections – February 1, 2018 – Savannah Business Journal
City of Savannah addresses downtown employee parking concerns – January 24, 2018 – WALB
Jan. 10 – Martin Luther King Jr. CAT Holiday Schedule – January 9, 2018 – Savannah Business Journal
CAT to resume some services beginning Sunday at noon – January 6, 2018 – Live5News.com
Chatham Area Transit services are suspended on Saturday, Jan. 6 – January 5, 2018 – WSFA 12 News
Snow-vannah slowly defrosting – January 4, 2018 – SavannahNow
Chatham Area Transit services cancelled Wednesday – January 2, 2018 – WJCL
2017
Chatham Area Transit Recognizes Employees with Service Awards – December 22, 2017 – Savannah CEO
Holiday Schedule 2017 – December 21, 2017 – Publicnow
Chatham Area Transit Purchasing New Trolleys for Downtown Savannah Shuttle – December 21, 2017 – Savannah CEO
Celebrate with Half Fare on December 22! – December 13, 2017 – Publicnow
CAT Announces Thanksgiving Schedule – December 13, 2017 – Publicnow
Public Meeting Changes – December 13, 2017 – Publicnow
Chatham Area Transit Authority Launches Mobile App – December 1, 2017 – EnvironmentGuru
Chatham Area Transit launches new mobile app to make tracking buses easier – December 1, 2017 – WMBF
CAT Launches Mobile App in Months-long Awareness Push – November 29, 2017 – Savannah CEO
Chatham Area Transit to overhaul paratransit service – November 27, 2017 – METRO Magazine
Chatham Area Transit plans improvements to paratransit program – November 23, 2017 – Savannah Morning News
Chatham Area Transit adding new buses, technology – October 26, 2017 – Savannah Morning News
New fare-free shuttle routes to begin next week in downtown Savannah – September 21, 2017 – WSFA 12
New Fare-free Shuttle Routes to Launch September 25 – September 21, 2017 – Savannah CEO
Savannah begins return, recovery after Irma – September 13, 2017 – Savannah Morning News
CAT to provide free service to downtown evacuation center – September 8, 2017 – Savannah Morning News
Savannah’s parking app leading to drop in $20 fines – September 8, 2017 – Savannah Morning News
Savannah Implementing New Downtown Shuttle System – Savannah CEO
Chatham Area Transit Labor Day Holiday Schedule – August 31, 2017 – Savannah CEO
Savannah implementing new downtown shuttle system – August 29, 2017 – Savannah Morning News
CAT Test Drives Zero-emission Bus as it Looks Toward Chatham’s Future – August 2, 2017 – Savannah CEO
Chatham Area Transit tests electric bus – July 31, 2017 – WTVM 9
New electric bus to shadow Chatham Area Transit – July 21, 2017 – Fox 28
Chatham Area Transit meeting focuses on moving forward – July 7, 2017 – WTVM 9
CAT prepares for route redesign with eye toward countywide growth – July 4, 2017 – Savannah Morning News
Savannah’s parking app in place ahead of rate hikes – June 30, 2017 – Savannah Morning News
CAT encourages residents to ‘Dump the Pump’ on June 15 with special fare – June 13, 2017 – WSAV
CAT’s Curtis Koebler appointed to state transit study commission – May 26, 2017 – Savannah Morning News
Ralston names members of House transit commission, including three North Georgians – May 26, 2017 – AccessWDUN
Panel named to study Georgia transit – May 25, 2017 – Atlanta Journal Constitution
CAT to operate on holiday schedule for Memorial Day – May 19, 2017 – Savannah Morning News
Former Chatham County Commisioner Jow Murray Rivers, Jr. dies at 78 – April 7, 2017 – WSAV
‘A man of the people’; Local activist, public servant Joe Murray Rivers dies – April 6, 2017 – Savannah Morning News
St. Patrick’s Day Shuttles Are Meeting Demand – March 17, 2017 – Savannah Morning News
Roads expected to close for Savannah’s St. Patrick’s Day Festival; shuttles being offered – March 16, 2017 – WMBF
The St. Patrick’s Day Parade, and how to get there and back – March 15, 2017 – Connect Savannah
Transportation options available for Savannah St. Patrick’s festivities – March 14, 2017 – WSAV
First responders want public to have fun, stay alert at Savannah St. Patrick’s Day festivities – March 13, 2017 – Savannah Morning News
Chatham Area Transit board elects new chairman – February 21, 2017 – Savannah Morning News
Fare-free buses debut in Savannah – February 20, 2017 – Fox 28
New free downtown Savannah trolleys debut today – February 17, 2017 – Savannah Morning News
Georgia legislators propose more flexibility for road, transit work funding – February 6, 2017 – Savannah Morning News
Chatham Area Transit discontinues late-night Prowler service to save money – January 24, 2017 – Savannah Morning News
Chatham Commission works to improve transparency in new term – January 13, 2017 – Savannah Morning News
CAT marks 30th anniversary at downtown transit center – January 9, 2017 – Business in Savannah
City of Savannah Meets to Discuss Major Projects – January 4, 2017 – WSAV
2016
Chatham Area Transit votes to add electric buses – November 15, 2016 ~ Savannah Morning News
Chatham Area Transit board considering an electric move – October 26, 2016 ~ Savannah Morning News
CAT Executive Search consultant extends deadline for applications – September 23, 2016 ~ Savannah Business Journal
USDOT Announces $211M in Grants for New Buses, Facilities to Improve Bus Service – September 8, 2016 ~ Mass Transit Magazine
Deal announces $75 million in state transit awards – June 22, 2016 ~ Office of the Governor
Petition urges protection of Savannah’s buried past – June 18, 2016 ~Savannah Morning News
Bike retains title in Savannah’s Dump The Pump Challenge – June 17, 2016 ~ Savannah Morning News
Savannah International Trade Center ends budget year better than expected – June 15, 2016 ~ Business in Savannah
OWENS: Transportation plan not luxury but necessity – June 3, 2016 ~ Business in Savannah
Kenneth Zapp: Other points to consider about the proposed city arena – June 1, 2016 ~ Savannah Morning News
Chatham Area Transit starts conversation about regional transportation – May 26, 2016 ~ Savannah Morning News
Athens Transit now on Google Maps – March 23, 2016 ~ The Red & Black
BiS Profile: Patti Lyons, president of Senior Citizens, Inc. – March 14, 2016 ~ Business in Savannah
Best places to view the St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Savannah – March 6, 2016 ~ Examiner
St. Patrick’s Day in the Lowcountry – March 2016 ~ Celebrate Hilton Head
10 Best Affordable Spring Break Destinations on the Cheap – January 25, 2016 ~ Money Crashers
Sustainable Fellwood residents moved to hotel from temporary shelter at high school – January 22, 2016 ~ WTOC
Free Things to Do in Savannah – January 21, 2016 ~ Visit Savannah
2015
What’s New in Savannah – December 29, 2015 ~ Visit Savannah
Chatham Co. state delegation meeting held at Savannah Technical College – November 30, 2015 ~ WTOC
Another Transportation Win for Georgia – November 12, 2015 ~ Savannah CEO
Changes to CAT fares, routes begin today – October 26, 2015 ~ Savannah Morning News
Unusual commute is part of an increasingly common trend – October 21, 2015 ~ Connect Savannah
Using CAT as a ‘vehicle for opportunity’ – September 16, 2015 ~ SMN Kelly Quimby’s Blog
CAT reports positive end to fiscal year – July 14, 2015 ~ Savannah Morning News
Step Up program offers employer-based low-interest loan program – July 7, 2015 ~ IPIP Blog
OWENS: Moving guests around the city of Savannah – June 27, 2015 ~ BiS
Chatham County passes budget, sets millage rates for FY2015-2016 – June 26, 2015 ~ Savannah Morning News
Fourth of July events in Savannah and the Lowcountry – June 22, 2015 ~ Do Savannah
Ron Littlepage: The city must make better use of water taxis (Op-Ed) – June 4, 2015 ~ The Florida Times-Union
Credit Union Hero – May 28, 2015 ~ Step Up Savannah
CAT proposal could bring $14 million in state funds – March 24, 2015 ~ Savannah Morning News
Kay Exley Gunkel: Savannah street pedaling: Things I’ve learned after giving up my car for a bike – February 28, 2015 ~ Savannah Morning News
Chatham Transit officials following new route to future – February 21, 2015 ~ Savannah Morning News
The state of Savannah’s shareconomy – January 31, 2015 ~ BiS
Proposed CAT Expansion Meets Resistance – January 29, 2015 ~ GPB News
City of Savannah adopts Complete Streets Ordinance – January 28, 2015 ~ Savannah Bicycle Campaign
CAT Looking to Expand further into Chatham County (with video) – January 27, 2015 ~ WSAV
Wendel Gets Platinum ACEC Award for CAT Station Project – January 26, 2015 ~ Mass Transit
New CAT Advisory Board Committee Seeking Community Input – January 26, 2015 ~ Carriage TradePR
Tom Barton: ‘Amen,’ ‘Mazel tov’ to city of faiths – January 25, 2015 ~ Savannah Morning News
7 Date Night (or Day) Ideas in Savannah! – January 24, 2015 ~ Savannah Secrets
State lawmakers must listen to the blind – January 24, 2015 ~ Savannah Morning News
Letter to the Editor featuring our Chairman Pete Liakakis and his receipt of the National Federation of the Blind’s Presidential Award in December 2014
New CAT marketing strategy showing results – January 21, 2015 ~ Savannah Morning News
Savannah Pedicab: Getting Around Savannah – January 16, 2015 ~ ePedicab.net
First Annual Savannah Georgia Globe Design Awards – January 1, 2015 ~ Georgia Globe Design News
2014
Chatham commission, CAT to restructure transportation service debt – December 8, 2014 ~ Savannah Morning News
Thinking outside the metal boxes – November 26, 2014 ~ Connect Savannah
Chatham Area Transit seeks aid from Congress to keep bus fleet running – November 18, 2014 ~ Savannah Morning News
Adopt-A-Disability Day helps to spread awareness – October 23, 2014 ~ WTOC
CORE MPO selects three programs to receive federal funding – June 25, 2014 ~ WTOC
Bike commuting really works! – June 24, 2014 ~ Connect Savannah
CAT excited about expanding services – June 19, 2014 ~ WTOC
No car? Evacuate by bus – June 1, 2014 ~ Savannah Morning News
Treating Bus Operators as Customers – April 2014 ~ Busline Magazine
Savannah Mobility & Parking Services named best in state – April 18, 2014 ~ Savannah Morning News
Jackson gives legislative update to Savannah Downtown Business Association – April 9, 2014 ~ Savannah Morning News
3 Ways Public Transportation Makes Life Better for Pretty Much Everyone – March 27, 2014 ~ The Nation.
CAT moves forward with second Hutchinson Island ferry stop – March 22, 2014 ~ Savannah Morning News
City officials take Savannah issues to Atlanta – March 6, 2014 ~ Savannah Morning News
Chatham voters could decide CAT expansion – February 26, 2014 ~ Savannah Morning News
Savannah Starts a Bike Program – January 23, 2014 ~ The New York Times
2013
CAT director: Streetcars an ‘essential investment’ – November 25, 2013 ~ Savannah Morning News
Chatham Area Transit discusses streetcars (with video) – November 19, 2013 ~ WTOC
CAT celebrates transit center and future – October 2, 2013 ~ Savannah Morning News
Chatham Area Transit observes “Try Transit Week” – September 23, 2013 ~ Marcus Howard blog, SMN
Chatham Area Transit service changes effective October 7th – September 22, 2013 ~ GA Daily News
CAT board discusses special tax district – August 21, 2013 ~ Savannah Morning News
Bike share program coming to Savannah – July 19, 2013 ~ Marcus Howard blog, SMN
More transportation options can cut congestion, costs, report says – July 18, 2013 ~ METRO
CAT board approves five-year transportation plan – July 16, 2013 ~ Savannah Morning News
School taxes: Another stumble – June 28, 2013 ~ Savannah Morning News
Streetcar expansion: making tracks – June 23, 2013 ~ Savannah Morning News
No car? Evacuate by bus – May 26, 2012 ~ Savannah Morning News
Chatham Transit ends public-private partnership – April 1, 2013 ~ Savannah Morning News
Study: Proximity to Public Transit Boosts Home Values – March 22, 2013 ~ US News
Savannah City Council upholds ban on double-decker buses – March 20, 2013 ~ Savannah Morning News
2012
Chatham County challenges await as top administrators, commissioners depart – December 23, 2012 ~ Savannah Morning News
Veolia, Nevada’s RTC celebrate 20 years – December 18, 2012 ~ METRO Magazine
Savannah Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon traffic to head downtown – October 2, 2012 ~ Savannah Morning News
CAT board briefed on coming route changes – September 19, 2012 ~ Savannah Morning News
Neighbors say CAT bus driver saved home from fire – September 17, 2012 ~ WTOC
Chatham Area Transit plans major overhaul [for 2013] – September 6, 2012 ~ Savannah Morning News
CAT talks finances after TSPLOST defeat – August 22, 2012 ~ Savannah Morning News
Proposed Service Changes for Chatham Area Transit – August 21, 2012 ~ WSAV
CAT route changes ahead – August 20, 2012 ~ Savannah Morning News
Please Meet: Head of Savannah low-vision center embraces new technologies – August 13, 2012 ~ Savannah Morning News
The Future of T-SPLOST – August 8, 2012 ~ GeorgiaGov Blog
Will TSPLOST Realign The State? – August 1, 2012 ~ Georgia Public Broadcasting News
Chatham County voters reject TSPLOST transportation sales tax – August 1, 2012 ~ Savannah Morning News
Savannah makes final pitch for T-SPLOST – July 26, 2012 ~ Savannah Morning News
Local state lawmakers split on transportation sales tax proposal – July 22, 2012 ~ Savannah Morning News
Indra to install vehicle tracking management system in Savannah transit buses in US – July 20, 2012 ~ Automotive Business Review
White House announces expedited East Coast port expansions – July 19, 2012 ~ The Hill
Construction industry voices support for transportation sales tax – July 19, 2012 ~ Savannah Morning News
For Transit Relief, Congested Atlanta Ponders a Penny Tax – July 15, 2012 ~ New York Times
New CAT board appoints Pete Liakakis chairman – July 13, 2012 ~ Savannah Morning News
Tollison: Paying for needed roads at a premium discount – July 13, 2012 ~ Savannah Morning News
United Way project raises $23,000 – July 11, 2012 ~ Savannah Morning News
Project DeRenne Among Those That Would Receive Funds from Transportation Sales Tax (Video) – July 9, 2012 ~ WSAV
Adam Van Brimmer: Transportation tax has pros, cons – July 9, 2012 ~ Savannah Morning News
What Savannah residents have to gain in T-SPLOST vote – July 8, 2012 ~ Savannah Morning News
TSPLOST vote: Fact vs. fiction (Editorial) – June 24, 2012 ~ Savannah Morning News
Outgoing Chatham chairman Pete Liakakis appointed to transit board – June 23, 2012 ~ Savannah Morning News
Bicycle upholds Savannah transit dominance (Dump the Pump Challenge) – June 22, 2012 ~ Savannah Morning News
Black officials group neutral on transportation penny sales tax votes – June 22, 2012 ~ Savannah Morning News
DOT study: Rapid trains feasible with Savannah, Jacksonville connection – June 20, 2012 ~ Savannah Morning News
Veolia Transportation donates bus to Cabarrus Humane Society (w/video of puppies) – June 20, 2012 ~ News 14 Carolina
SEDA appoints new advisory board – June 19, 2012 ~ Savannah Morning News
CAT Trip Planner Has Arrived – June 15, 2012 ~ Living Independence For Everyone (LIFE) June newsletter
Savannah Hopes Residents Approve Penny Sales Tax – June 14, 2012 ~ WSAV
Minneapolitan Holiday: lessons for Savannah – June 12, 2012 ~ Connect Savannah
From Augusta to the world: Local companies are major exporters through Port of Savannah – June 9, 2012 ~ The Augusta Chronicle
Big route changes set for Nov. 3 Rock ‘n’ Roll Savannah Marathon – June 6, 2012 ~ Savannah Morning News
Widespread confusion over economic rationale for Savannah harbor deepening – June 6, 2012 ~ Peach Pundit
Bunny in the City: Savannah stars come out for UGA’s Vince Dooley – June 3, 2012 ~ Savannah Morning News
Welcome to the East Savannah Gateway – May 31, 2012 ~ Housing Authority of Savannah
No car is no excuse to stay – May 27, 2012 ~ Savannah Morning News
Panel Promotes Transportation Tax at Sandy Springs Luncheon – May 23, 2012 ~ Dunwoody Patch
Chatham Transit Seeking Latino Drivers – May 21, 2012 ~ Hispanic Business
Gov. Deal says transportation sales tax needed to sustain Georgia progress – May 15, 2012 ~ Savannah Morning News
CEO says CAT in transportation ‘turf war’ – May 15, 2012 ~ Savannah Morning News
Preparing For A Hurricane Evacuation – May 15, 2012 ~ WSAV
July Referendum for Georgia One Cent Transportation Sales Tax (video) – May 14, 2012 ~ WSAV
Archaeological consultant helps Chatham Transit sift ruins – May 7, 2012 ~ Savannah Morning News
West Broad YMCA receives new bus – May 4, 2012 ~ WTOC
Whole Foods coming to former Backus property – May 3, 2012 ~ Savannah Morning News
West Broad Street YMCA to get donated bus from Veolia Transportation – April 30, 2012 ~ Savannah Morning News
More CAT shelters, benches on the way – April 25, 2012 ~ Savannah Morning News
Polly’s People: Bus rider looks at Savannah differently after giving up car for Lent – April 21, 2012 ~ Savannah Morning News
New groups, new efforts focus on Waters Avenue corridor – April 19, 2012 ~ Savannah Morning News
Letters to the Editor Tuesday – April 17, 2012 ~ Savannah Morning News
Governor signs bill shrinking CAT board – April 13, 2012 ~ Savannah Morning News
Georgia’s transportation system ‘running out of gas’ – April 1, 2012 ~ Savannah Morning News
Ga. Senate OKs Chatham election maps, shrinking CAT board – March 29, 2012 ~ Savannah Morning News
Chatham delegation OKs district maps – March 22, 2012 ~ Savannah Morning News
Bill would shrink CAT board – March 22, 2012 ~ Savannah Morning News
Chatham County legislators agree on bill to shrink the number of members of the CAT board – March 21, 2012 ~ Savannah Morning News
CAT driver retires after 42 years – March 13, 2012 ~ Savannah Morning News
Savannah’s CAT Breaks Ground Downtown – March 9, 2012 ~ Passenger Transport
Barton: The best public policy? A paycheck – March 4, 2012 ~ Savannah Morning News
CAT holds groundbreaking for transit center – March 1, 2012 ~ Savannah Morning News
Years in the Waiting, CAT Downtown Hub Breaks Ground (w/video) – February 29, 2012 ~ WSAV
