Centre Area Transportation Authority

The meeting covered a wide range of operational updates, including the rollout of Tap-to-Pay services, news of a transit funding increase, and progress reports on facility maintenance and construction. The Board discussed the preliminary development process for the upcoming fiscal year budget. Key actions taken included the authorization of a multi-year contract for vanpool and fleet services with Enterprise, along with a review of the site plan report.

The Board meeting included a review and approval of the FY 2026/27 CATA Budget, the passage of a Resolution of Appreciation for the retiring Director of C-NET, and the approval of resolutions certifying local matches for state operating assistance and public transportation capital grant applications. Additionally, the Board authorized a one-year support, warranty, and license agreement with Avail Technologies, approved a bus tire lease contract with Bridgestone, and entered into an independent contractor agreement with Delta Services Group for strategic planning consulting services. The meeting also featured updates from the CEO and Chairman, along with various quarterly performance reports.

The board discussed the microtransit program, proposed policy revisions to the CATARIDE service area, visitor access, and the employee code of conduct and ethics policy. A key action item included the contract award to MTM Transit for on-demand services for a three-year period with two additional option years.

The board meeting involved discussions on several key topics, including the CEO and Chairman reports and a presentation on the microtransit update. Decisions were made regarding the contract award for on-demand services, revisions to the visitor policy, updates to the employee code of conduct and ethics policy, and revisions to the service area and hours of operation for CATARIDE. Additionally, financial reports and information regarding development plan reviews for various regional projects were discussed.

The meeting agenda included a CATA Microtransit Update presentation, detailing the purpose, goals, and plans for new microtransit services. New business items focused on the recommended contract award for CATA On-Demand Services (MTM Transit) for the period through June 30, 2029, with a not-to-exceed price of $15,067,376.62 over five years. Policy revisions were also presented for Board approval concerning the CATARIDE Policy on Service Area and Days/Hours of Operation, the CATA Visitor Policy, and the CATA Employee Code of Conduct and Ethics Policy (specifically clarifying that employees may not accept monetary gratuities). The agenda also listed information items, including a deferred Site Plan Review Report, and consent agenda items which included the approval of minutes from the January 26, 2026, Regular Board Meeting.