Our Mission
Collier Area Transit (CAT) is committed to providing safe, accessible and courteous public transportation services to our customers.
What's New in Collier Area Transit!
- Thanks to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, Collier Area Transit:
- Received its first two hybrid buses in 2010. To see a picture Click Here.
- Is installing six new shelters within the county.
- Will be installing bus schedule holders to all shelters and the most frequently used bus stops throughout the county.
- Is implementing new on-board technology such as electronic fare boxes, automatic vehicle locators and automatic passenger counters as well as automated voice annunciators and message display boards for the visually impaired.
- During the month of March in 2010 CAT received the first three new 35 foot buses, which are larger than what they currently have, to better accommodate the passengers.
- On Jan. 1, 2010 Collier Area Transit implemented some minor changes to several routes. New schedules have been distributed around the county. For a details on the changes Click Here.
- CLICK HERE to participate in the Transit Development Plan survey: http://www.colliermpo.net/survey.asp
How to Ride the Bus
Please have your pass, ticket or exact fare ready. Sorry, drivers can not make change. Show driver the pass, ticket or pay the correct fare and ride.
Note, Collier Area Transit is unable to transport large items such as surfboards, large strollers or anything else that would block the vehicle's aisles. Smaller strollers are permitted. Bicycles may be transported using the bike rack located at the front of each vehicle. Pets are not allowed, except for guide/assistance animals. Smoking, eating, drinking, the loud playing of radios and recorders and wearing of rollerblades is prohibited.
The bus will stop at all posted bus stops. Please arrive early at the stop and signal the driver by raising your hand. To view our Map and Schedules for Monday through Saturday Click Here, for Sunday's Map and Schedules Click Here.
To view our Bicycle Rack Policy please Click Here.
Where to Buy a Bus Pass or Ticket
Monthly, Weekly or daily passes may be purchased from the bus drivers for CASH ONLY. Passes can also be obtained at the CAT Facility on 8300 Radio Rd Naples, Fl with CASH or CHECK. For information on Fare Prices Click Here or click Fare Information on the left hand side of this page.
Days of Operations
CAT buses operate seven days a week from 6 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. (depending on the route). Bus schedules are available on the buses, at Collier County government offices, Collier County libraries, Naples Area Chamber of Commerce locations and various area businesses.
Holiday Schedule (No bus service)
Collier Area Transit DOES NOT operate on New Year's Day, Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day.
Need to transfer?
A transfer from one bus to another is now .75 cents and can be purchased from the bus drivers. The following are four convenient locations to transfer from; Collier County Government Center, K-Mart Plaza, the Coastland Center, and the Health Department in Immokalee.
Need More Information?
Visit our Frequently Asked Questions page for details on riding, hours of operation, and more or email us.
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, COMPLIMENTS, OR CONCERNS, PLEASE CONTACT the Alternative Transportation Modes Department at 252-8192 or the Collier Area Transit Office at 596-7777. For information and reservations for the hearing impaired please contact the Florida Relay for ASCII callers at 1(800)955-1339.
Other Public Transportation:
http://www.paradisecoast.com
http://www.usbusstation.com/collier_county_florida_bus_station.htm
COLLIER AREA TRANSIT
TITLE VI PROGRAM
Collier Area Transit operates in compliance with Federal Transit Administration, (FTA) program requirements and ensures that transit services are made available and equitably distributed, and provides equal access and mobility to any person without regard to race, color, or national origin, disability, gender or age.
Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; FTA Circular 4702.1A, "Title VI and Title VI Dependent Guidelines for Federal Transit Administration Recipients.
PROGRAMA DE TITULO VI
Collier Area Transit opera en colaboración con los requisites del programa de Administración Federal de Transito (FTA) y asegura que los servicios de transito sean disponible he igualmente distribuidos, y provea acceso igual y movilidad a cualquier persona no importando su raza, color, origen de nacionalidad, desabilidad, genero o edad.
El titulo VI Del Acto de Derechos Civiles del 1964; FTA circular 4702.1A, “Titulo VI y Guía de Titulo VI para recipients de Administración Federal de Transito.
PROGRAME KI RELE NUMERO 6
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Program ki relé numero 6 de Act. Dwa civil de 1964; FTA Circular 4702.1A,” Program ki relé numero 6 et program ki relé numero 6 Ki Depan,n de mach a suive pou Federal Transit Administration genyen.