Chatham Area Transit (CAT) Update:
- Chatham Area Transit (CAT) offers zero-fare Fixed-Route and Paratransit service from 5:00 a.m. to 10:15 p.m., connecting voters to nearby polling locations.
- The effort removes fare barriers to promote civic participation, said Stephanie Cutter, Executive Director/CEO of Chatham Area Transit.
- Find routes and schedules at catchacat.org/current-schedules to plan Election Day travel.
5/18/2026 – Chatham Area Transit Authority (CAT) is offering zero-fare transportation on Tuesday, May 19, in support of its “CAT to the Polls” initiative.
“Providing zero-fare service on Election Day reflects our commitment to ensuring every resident can access the ballot box,” said Detric Leggett, Chairman of the CAT Board of Directors. “Reliable transportation should never be a barrier to civic participation.”
Zero-fare service will be available on all CAT Fixed-Route and Paratransit services from 5:00 a.m. to 10:15 p.m., helping connect voters to nearby polling locations throughout area.
“This initiative is about meeting people where they are and making it easier to take part in the democratic process,” said Stephanie Cutter, CAT’s Executive Director/CEO. “By removing the cost of transit, we’re helping create a more accessible Election Day for everyone.”
To find routes that serve your community, visit catchacat.org/current-schedules.
Read more on the official CAT website
