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| company_slogan = Everyone Rides Fare Free!
| company_slogan = Everyone Rides Fare Free!
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| founded = January 8, 1996
| headquarters = 200 West Lane Clemson, South Carolina|Clemson, SC]] 29631
| headquarters = 200 West Lane Clemson, South Carolina 29631
| locale = [[South Carolina]]
| locale = [[South Carolina]]
| service_area = [[Clemson, South Carolina|Clemson]] and [[Clemson University]] with service to [[Seneca, South Carolina|Seneca]], [[Central, South Carolina|Central]], [[Southern Wesleyan University]], [[Pendleton, South Carolina|Pendleton]], [[Tri-County Technical College]], [[Anderson, South Carolina|Anderson]] and [[Anderson University (South Carolina)|Anderson University]]
| service_area = [[Clemson, South Carolina|Clemson]] and [[Clemson University]] with service to [[Seneca, South Carolina|Seneca]], [[Central, South Carolina|Central]], [[Southern Wesleyan University]], [[Pendleton, South Carolina|Pendleton]], [[Tri-County Technical College]], [[Anderson, South Carolina|Anderson]] and [[Anderson University (South Carolina)|Anderson University]]
| service_type = Local and Student Commuter
| service_type = Local and Student Commuter
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| annual_ridership = {{American transit ridership|SC Clemson total annual}} ({{American transit ridership|annualdate}}){{American transit ridership|annualcitation}}
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| fuel_type = [[Diesel fuel|Diesel]]
| fuel_type = Electric, Diesel
| operator = Tri-County Technical College, Anderson University, Southern Wesleyan University, Clemson University, Town of Pendleton, Town of Central, South Carolina Information Highway (SCIWAY), City of Clemson, City of Seneca
| operator = Clemson University, Tri-County Technical College, Anderson University, Southern Wesleyan University, Town of Pendleton, Town of Central, South Carolina Information Highway (SCIWAY), City of Clemson, City of Seneca
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| ceo = Keith Moody
| website = [http://www.catbus.com Official Website]
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}}'''Clemson Area Transit''' is the largest [[zero-fare]] [[Bus Lines|bus line]] in the [[United States]] in terms of ridership. Known locally as CAT or the "CAT Bus", it is the most frequently used transit system in [[South Carolina]]. Areas with bus service include [[Clemson University]], the City of [[Clemson, South Carolina|Clemson]], the County of [[Anderson, South Carolina|Anderson]], City of [[Seneca, South Carolina|Seneca]] and the Towns of [[Central, South Carolina|Central]] and [[Pendleton, South Carolina|Pendleton]]. The fare-free system is made possible by federal grants and matching funds from the city and University. CAT now boasts the most modern fleet of buses east of the Mississippi River, including 5 new 40' long NOVA buses, and a 62' long articulated NOVA bus- the first and only articulated bus currently operated in South Carolina.
'''Clemson Area Transit''', a [[zero-fare]] [[Bus Lines|bus line]] known locally as CAT or the "CAT Bus", is the most frequently used transit system in [[South Carolina]]. Areas with bus service include [[Clemson University]], the City of [[Clemson, South Carolina|Clemson]], the County of [[Anderson, South Carolina|Anderson]], City of [[Seneca, South Carolina|Seneca]] and the Towns of [[Central, South Carolina|Central]] and [[Pendleton, South Carolina|Pendleton]]. The fare-free system is made possible by federal grants and matching funds from the city and University. CAT operates a modern fleet of buses, including over 10 forty foot long Proterra electric buses, 7 forty foot long NOVA low-floor buses, and two sixty-two foot long articulated NOVA buses dubbed the "Caterpillars"- the first and only two [[articulated bus]] currently operated in South Carolina. In {{American transit ridership|annualdate}}, the system had a ridership of {{American transit ridership|SC Clemson total annual}}.


Utilizing multiple routes and lines, CAT Buses help shuttle students from satellite parking to the heart of campus, transport citizens and students from campus or downtown to surrounding neighborhoods and apartment complexes, and move travelers from the Clemson area to surrounding communities.
Utilizing multiple routes and lines, CAT Buses help transport citizens and students from campus or downtown to surrounding neighborhoods and apartment complexes, and move travelers from the Clemson area to surrounding communities.


The service is jointly operated by the [[City]] of Clemson and Clemson [[University]].
The service is jointly operated by the City of Clemson, Clemson University, the Town of Pendleton, City of Seneca, Southern Wesleyan University, and the Town of Central


== CAT Bus Lines ==
== CAT Bus Lines ==
*Pendleton Route - service throughout Pendleton and to Tri-County Technical College
*Anderson 4U
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*Red Route - Service to Central and Clemson
*Pendleton Route
*Seneca Express - Connects Clemson to Seneca
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*Red Route - Central to Clemson
*Seneca Express
*Seneca Business Loop
*Seneca Business Loop
*Seneca Residential Loop
*Seneca Residential Loop
*Central/SWU/Walmart
*Tiger Route - on campus, both East and West
*Gold Route - Service throughout Clemson, to Patrick Square neighborhood
*The Pier/Highpoint Route - Shuttles from apartment complexes to Clemson University


CAT buses are characterized by purple and orange paint schemes. Buses have "Bike & Ride" bike racks. All buses are handicap accessible. Buses operated in Seneca have a dark blue and gold color scheme.

CAT buses are characterized by purple and orange buses with purple-dimmed lights at night. They are operated by students and local citizens, day or night. Buses have "Bike & Ride" bike racks. The CAT Bus was started and founded by Clemson's [[Alpha Phi Omega]] fraternity, who only had use of university issued vans when they did the service and it was done just on Sunday nights.


==External links==
==External links==
* [http://www.catbus.com CAT Bus website]
* [http://www.catbus.com CAT Bus website]


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Latest revision as of 21:50, 21 February 2024

Clemson Area Transit
FoundedJanuary 8, 1996
Headquarters200 West Lane Clemson, South Carolina 29631
LocaleSouth Carolina
Service areaClemson and Clemson University with service to Seneca, Central, Southern Wesleyan University, Pendleton, Tri-County Technical College, Anderson and Anderson University
Service typeLocal and Student Commuter
Routes8
Annual ridership932,500 (2023)[1]
Fuel typeElectric, Diesel
OperatorClemson University, Tri-County Technical College, Anderson University, Southern Wesleyan University, Town of Pendleton, Town of Central, South Carolina Information Highway (SCIWAY), City of Clemson, City of Seneca
Chief executiveKeith Moody
Websitecatbus.com

Clemson Area Transit, a zero-fare bus line known locally as CAT or the "CAT Bus", is the most frequently used transit system in South Carolina. Areas with bus service include Clemson University, the City of Clemson, the County of Anderson, City of Seneca and the Towns of Central and Pendleton. The fare-free system is made possible by federal grants and matching funds from the city and University. CAT operates a modern fleet of buses, including over 10 forty foot long Proterra electric buses, 7 forty foot long NOVA low-floor buses, and two sixty-two foot long articulated NOVA buses dubbed the "Caterpillars"- the first and only two articulated bus currently operated in South Carolina. In 2023, the system had a ridership of 932,500.

Utilizing multiple routes and lines, CAT Buses help transport citizens and students from campus or downtown to surrounding neighborhoods and apartment complexes, and move travelers from the Clemson area to surrounding communities.

The service is jointly operated by the City of Clemson, Clemson University, the Town of Pendleton, City of Seneca, Southern Wesleyan University, and the Town of Central

CAT Bus Lines

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  • Pendleton Route - service throughout Pendleton and to Tri-County Technical College
  • Red Route - Service to Central and Clemson
  • Seneca Express - Connects Clemson to Seneca
  • Seneca Business Loop
  • Seneca Residential Loop
  • Central/SWU/Walmart
  • Gold Route - Service throughout Clemson, to Patrick Square neighborhood
  • The Pier/Highpoint Route - Shuttles from apartment complexes to Clemson University

CAT buses are characterized by purple and orange paint schemes. Buses have "Bike & Ride" bike racks. All buses are handicap accessible. Buses operated in Seneca have a dark blue and gold color scheme.

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  1. ^ "Transit Ridership Report Fourth Quarter 2023" (PDF). American Public Transportation Association. March 4, 2024. Retrieved September 5, 2024.
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