Clemson Area Transit
| Headquarters | 1200 Tiger Blvd., Suite 2, Clemson, SC 07105 |
|---|---|
| Locale | South Carolina |
| Service area | Clemson and Clemson University with service to Seneca, Central, Southern Wesleyan University, Pendleton, Tri-County Technical College, Anderson and Anderson University |
| Service type | Local and Student Commuter |
| Routes | 11 |
| Fuel type | 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 |
| Website | Official Website |
Clemson Area Transit is the largest fare-free 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, the City 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 now boasts the most modern fleet of buses east of the Mississippi River.
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.
The service is jointly operated by the City of Clemson and Clemson University.
CAT Bus Lines
- Orange Route - service for the western half of Clemson University's campus
- Blue Route - service for P-1 lot commuters at Clemson University
- Red Route - service to Central and the City of Clemson's northern neighborhoods
- Pendleton Route - service to Pendleton the City of Clemson's southern neighborhoods
- Anderson 4U Route - service to Tri-County Tech and the City of Anderson (connects with Electric City Transit)
- Tiger Boulevard Route - service along Tiger Boulevard (U.S. 76/U.S. 123)
- NightCat - late night service to downtown Clemson and most area neighborhoods; geared towards drunk driving prevention.
- Campus Connector - service connecting the east and west parts of campus
- Seneca Route - service from the East Library Bridge Circle and the Hendrix Center to downtown Seneca (connects with the Seneca Residential Loop and the Seneca Business Loop)
- Lightsey Route - service from the Lightsey Bridge Commons Building to the East library circle
Highlights
- open, friendly purple and orange buses
- techno music and purple-dimmed lights at night, dubbed "The Vomit Comet" by Mayor Larry Abernathy [citation needed]
- operated by students and local citizens, day or night
- equipped with Bike & Ride bike racks
- The CAT Bus was started and founded by Clemson's Alpha Phi Omega Fraternity