Cape Ann Transportation Authority
**All buses will be back on regular GHS routes as of the morning of Wednesday, February 11, 2026.**
Due to construction on the Blynman Bridge, CATA must alter some morning GHS routes. The times and stops listed below will be in effect starting Wednesday, January 7, 2026 until further notice.
Revised Times and Stops due to Blynman Bridge project
CATA will be running on a regular schedule Wednesday, December 24 and Friday, December 26. There is no CATA service on Thursday, December 25.
CATA will be running on a regular schedule Wednesday, December 31 and Friday, January 2. There is no CATA service on Thursday, January 1.
If you have questions or need assistance, please call CATA Dispatch at 978-283-7916.
CATA OnDemand service is now available in Rockport and Lanesville, in addition to typical Gloucester coverage! It’s now easier than ever to travel between all your favorite local spots. Download the OnDemand app now!
CATA is updating our Comprehensive Regional Transportation Plan, and we want your input. Join us for a one-hour virtual stakeholder meeting on Wednesday, September 17 at 2:00 PM and help shape the future of local transit. Unable to make it, but still want to participate? Take our Five-Year Plan survey (open until October 10). We can’t wait to hear from you!”
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On August 11th, 2025, our newly revamped CATA On Demand app will be live. Users will need to download the new app to book trips. In order to confirm you have the correct version, please note the developer, Spare Labs Inc. The old On Demand app will not work as of Monday, August 11, 2025. Links to the new app are included below.
Your existing On Demand profile should transfer to the new app automatically, just enter your phone number and follow the prompts. Credit balances will be transferred to the new app. You will need to reenter your credit card.
The Cape Ann Transportation Authority is pleased to welcome Manchester-by-the-Sea to our member communities. CATA will begin providing senior dial-a-ride services to the Town Tuesday, August 5, 2025. Customers need to register before booking a ride with CATA. Additional information is available here on CATA’s Manchester service.
The Stage Fort Park Shuttle and the Ipswich Essex Explorer start this weekend, June 21st! For schedule information, check out our Summer Services page. Questions? Give us a call at 978-283-7916.
Park for free at the Blue Gate Lot, hop on the free CATA Rockport Trolley, and join us in celebrating Motif #1 Day this SUNDAY, May 18!
Motif #1 Day was originally scheduled for Saturday, May 17th, but has been rescheduled to Sunday, May 18th due to weather concerns.
The Cape Ann Transportation Authority is seeking input on service standards and service policies proposed as part of the Title VI Program Update for 2025. The public is encouraged to provide feedback on the service standards and service policies. Comments can be submitted via mail, telephone, email, or in person at the public meeting. Service standards are available at CATA’s Administration & Operations Center and at www.canntran.com.
CATA has revised our bag & cart policy. Details are available here. In summary, customers can bring up to 3 bags on the bus, making sure they can board/deboard in one trip and maintain control of the bags. Customers can bring a small personal cart and the cart can remain open if it can be stowed out of the aisle. If the cart cannot be fully removed from the aisle, customers must remove the contents and fold the cart up.