Frequently Asked
Questions
Below is a FAQ meant
to answer the questions we regularly receive from the public.
The questions and answers are arranged by topic:
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Collier Area Transit (CAT Bus)
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Collier
Area Transit FAQ
When
does the bus run?
CAT's hours of operation
are 6:00 am to 7:00 pm, Monday through Saturday. Buses do
not run on Sundays, New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, July 4 th
, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day.
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How
much is bus fare?
The adult fare to ride Collier Area Transit is $1.00. Reduced
fares of 50 cents are available to people with disabilities,
senior citizens aged 65 and older, and students 17 and younger,
with valid ID. Children under the age of 6 ride for free.
A single fare for the Marco Express is $2.00, with a reduced
fare of $1.00 for seniors, people with disabilities, and students
17 and under. Drivers can not make change
on the bus, so please have the exact fare ready when boarding.
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Are
bus passes available?
Yes. All-day
passes and Monthly passes are available
for purchase.
An all-day pass
for adults can be purchased for $3.00. Seniors, students,
and people with disabilities can purchase a reduced all-day
pass costing $1.50. Monthly passes cost
$30.00 for adults, and $15.00 for seniors, students and people
with disabilities. A monthly pass is also offered for the
Marco Express, at $60.00 for adults and $30.00 for seniors,
people with disabilities and students.
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Where
can bus passes be purchased?
Bus passes (all-day
and monthly) may be purchased on board from a driver. They
can also be purchased at the Collier
Area Transit administrative office, Monday through Friday,
between the hours of 4:30 am and 7:00 pm.
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Are
bicycles allowed on the bus?
Yes, but they must
be transported using the bike rack located
at the front of the bus.
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Are
any items or activities prohibited on the bus?
Collier Area Transit
is not able to transport large items that would block the
vehicle’s aisles, such as surfboards. Smoking, eating, drinking,
the playing of loud radios or recorders, and the wearing of
roller blades is prohibited.
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Are
pets allowed on the bus?
Pets are not allowed
on board, except for guide/assistance animals.
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Can
riders bring a wheelchair or scooter on board?
Yes. CAT buses
are equipped to transport wheelchairs and scooters for people
with disabilities. Motorized equipment must
be battery powered - gasoline powered chairs or scooters
cannot be accommodated.
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Where
can I find bus schedules and routes?
Schedules and maps
for the five CAT routes are available on the main Collier
Area Transit page.
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Additional
Information
I
didn't find what I was looking for. What other resources
are there on the internet related to transportation issues?
Here
are some other sites on the internet relating to Transportation
or local government issues. Each of these links will
open in their own window:
Other
Organizations & Governments:
General
Information & Guides (Transportation-related)
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TIPS - Provided by the Florida Section of the
Institute
of Traffic Engineers (ITE). This is a very useful,
comprehensive FAQ encompassing topics in traffic control,
road design, and much more, written in everyday language
that non-engineers will understand.
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ITS - the United States Department of Transportation's
guide to Intelligent Transport systems.
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ITS America - a not-for-profit organization
formed to develop & deploy ITS in the United States.
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I-75 PD&E Study - comprehensive site on
the FDOT's extensive survey of the I-75 corridor through
Collier & Lee Counties.
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