Cape Ann Transportation Authority

06/19/2026

SERVICE ALERT: CATA will be operating on a Saturday-level service, including ADA & Dialysis services, on Friday, 6/19/2026, in observance of JUNETEENTH. The Beverly Shuttle will operate normally.

Español: COMUNICADO DE SERVICIO: CATA ofrecerá servicio de nivel de sábado, incluyendo los servicios ADA y de diálisis, el viernes 19 de junio de 2026, debido al feriado de Juneteenth. El Beverly Shuttle operará normalmente.

Italiano: AVVISO DI SERVIZIO: Venerdì 19 giugno 2026, in occasione del Juneteenth, CATA opererà con un livello di servizio pari a quello del sabato, inclusi i servizi ADA e per la dialisi. Il Beverly Shuttle opererà regolarmente.

Português: ALERTA DE SERVIÇO: A CATA operará com a programação de sábado — incluindo os serviços ADA e de Diálise — na sexta-feira, 19/06/2026, em observância ao Juneteenth. O Beverly Shuttle operará normalmente.

06/18/2026

Join us TODAY for our second annual Customer Appreciation Day! From 12:30-3:30 we'll be serving up hamburgers and hot dogs in thanks for being part of our wonderful community. Find us at CATA Headquarters, 3 Pond Road, Gloucester, MA 01930.

No RSVP is required, so come on down!

06/17/2026

The Ipswich Essex Explorer is back on June 20! Running weekends and holidays through Labor Day, this seasonal route connects you to some of the North Shore’s best summer destinations. Visit Crane Beach, Russell Orchards, the Essex Shipbuilding Museum, Wolf Hollow, the Ipswich Visitor Center, and even launch a paddling adventure with Cape Ann SUP. Spend the day exploring Ipswich and Essex without worrying about traffic or parking. Find out more at ipswichessexexplorer.com!

06/17/2026

CATA buses and vans may run late this weekend, June 20 and June 21, due to increased traffic. Please call 978-283-7916 for assistance or if you have questions.

The Stage Fort Park Trolley will not be servicing Stage Fort Park this weekend. After leaving the Main Street Bus Stop, the SFP Trolley will proceed to Harbor Loop and begin the route again from Harbor Loop & Rogers St (near the Chamber of Commerce). Customers wishing to continue to Stage Fort Park can 1) transfer to the #6 Magnolia or #5 West Gloucester route; 2) transfer to a Battle of Gloucester Shuttle Bus at the Main Street Bus Stop; or 3) walk from Hancock and Rogers (~1 mile). Let the SFP Trolley driver know you want to continue to Stage Fort and they will help you transfer to another bus.

For additional information on Battle of Gloucester transportation options, visit

Parking For up-to-date satellite parking information, please click here to follow the Gloucester Police Department Facebook page. Parking will be available at Stage Fort Park ($35 cash/day) and throughout the city of Gloucester to accommodate all the spectators for the event, as well as shuttle se...

06/15/2026

CATA is hiring bus operators! Eligible applicants must have a Class B CDL with Passenger and Airbrake endorsements. Join our team serving Cape Ann and the North Shore with flexible full and part-time opportunities, competitive pay, and the chance to make a difference in your community every day. Learn more and apply at canntran.com/employment.

06/14/2026

CATA invites the public to join us for our second annual Customer Appreciation Day! We'll be serving up hamburgers, hot dogs, and fries on us as a thank-you for being part of our community. You'll have the opportunity to chat with CATA staff and look inside some of our new vehicles!

When: Thursday, June 18, 2026
12:30pm – 3:30pm

Where
CATA Headquarters
3 Pond Road
Gloucester, MA 01930

No RSVP is necessary. For questions, reach out to Jackie LaFlam at [email protected] or 978-283-1886.

We look forward to seeing you!

06/11/2026

The City of Beverly regrets to notify you that the #8 Beverly Shuttle (Burgundy Route) operated by CATA will be ceasing service effective June 30, 2026.

Please complete the questionnaire to explain your transit needs. Your answers will help inform current needs, future planning, and funding advocacy.

Visit the link in the comments below for the survey. If you require a paper copy, please visit the Beverly Planning Department at City Hall or the Council on Aging.

For more information, visit beverlyma.gov/465/Transportation or contact the City of Beverly at the information below.

Beverly Planning Department, 3rd Floor
Beverly City Hall, 191 Cabot Street, Beverly MA
978-605-2343
[email protected]

06/10/2026

Beginning July 1, 2026, the direction of the loop on CATA's #6 Magnolia (Yellow) route will be switching. The new order of stops is as follows:

Rose Baker Center
Main St. Bus Stop
WWII Monument
Western Ave / Hough Ave
Ravenswood Park
Magnolia Ave / Western Ave
Magnolia Square
Lexington Ave / Flume Road
Magnolia Square
Norman Ave / Lexington Ave
Rafes Chasm
Hammond Castle
Western Ave / Hough Ave
Man at the Wheel
St Peters Square
Rose Baker Center

For more information, please visit canntran.com or call us at 978-283-7916.

06/08/2026

The Stage Fort Park Shuttle returns June 20, running weekends and holidays through Labor Day, making it easy to explore Gloucester’s waterfront destinations all summer long. Ride to favorites like Stage Fort Park, HarborWalk, Rocky Neck Art Colony, Cape Ann Harbor Tours, Cape Ann Foodie Tours, North Shore Anglers, and countless beaches, shops, and restaurants along the way. Skip the parking stress and enjoy summer on Cape Ann with CATA. Learn more at stagefortparkshuttle.com.