Expect delays, service modifications from weather impacts, CAT says

SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV)—Chatham Area Transit (CAT) said that riders should expect delays and service modifications pending weather impacts from Helene on Thursday.

CAT said they are actively working with Chatham County Emergency Mangement Agency (CEMA) to ensure the safety of riders and staff in expectation of potential weather impacts.

Please see below for the adjustment breakdown of our services:

Fixed-Route, DOT Shuttle: All services will be discontinued at 6 p.m.

• In addition to all services ending at 6 p.m., the following routes will discontinue service at 2:30 pm.

• 4 Barnard, 5 Port Wentworth, 11 Candler, and 12 Henry

The last bus to leave the Joe Murray Rivers Jr Intermodal Transit Center (ITC) is as follows:

• 17 Silk Hope at 3:00 p.m.
• 3B Augusta Ave, 10 East Savannah, 25 Westlake, 31 Skidaway at 3:30 p.m.
• 3 West Chatham and 28 Waters at 4:00 p.m.
• 14 Abercorn and 27 Waters at 4:30 p.m.

Paratransit Mobility: Service will be discontinued at 6 p.m.

• Riders can still make reservations for Friday by calling 912-233-5767 between 8 a.m.-4 p.m. or through CAT’s online reservation system by clicking the link: https://catchacat.org/getting-around/with-a-disability/new-cat-mobility-reservation-request-form/
• Call Center Advocates will be taking reservations on Friday, Sept. 27, starting at 9 a.m.

CAT Connect: Service will end at noon.

Savannah Belles Ferry: Service will be discontinued at noon.

CAT Facilities:

• Joe Murray Rivers Jr. Intermodal Transit Center will close to the public at 5 p.m. Thursday
• CAT Central will close to the public at noon Thursday

All facilities, Fixed-Route, Paratransit Mobility, CAT Connect, and the Savannah Belles Ferry will resume normal operations at 10 a.m., Friday, Sept. 27, pending weather conditions.

Riders can subscribe to CAT’s text alert system by texting RIDECAT to 912 – 733- 4830.