August 28, 2014 - Bismarck, N.D. – The Capital Area Transit (CAT) will not be running routes on Monday, September 1, in observance of Labor Day. Busses will resume the regular schedule on Tuesday, September 2.
The CAT office will also be closed on Monday, September 1 due to the Labor Day holiday. If riders need help determining CAT Bus routes, they are encouraged to call (701) 323-9228 prior to the holiday. Labor Day is one of six holidays observed by CAT, including New Years Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day.
The Bis-Man Transit Paratransit service will not incur any changes due to the Labor Day holiday. Ride reservations may be scheduled between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., but must be scheduled at least one day prior to the trip, as per normal.
The BisMan CAT is the fixed route public bus system serving Bismarck and Mandan six days a week with 12 routes. CAT is celebrating its tenth anniversary this year, after providing more than 135,000 rides last year. More information about the CAT is available online at www.thecatbus.com. Bis-Man Transit has been serving individuals over the age of 60, as well as individuals with disabilities, since 1990 with reliable, convenient and affordable transportation – with nearly 165,000 rides provided last year. Bis-Man Transit operates within Bismarck and Mandan, extends service to an area two miles area outside the city limits of Bismarck, Mandan and Lincoln N.D., and provides service to the University of Mary. More information about Bis-Man Transit is available online at www.bismantransit.com.