Perth Central Area Transit
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| Parent | Transperth |
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| Founded | 23 September 1996 |
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| Service type | Free city bus |
| Routes | 8 |
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| Website | transperth |
The Perth Central Area Transit (Perth CAT) system, or simply CAT, comprises four bus routes in the centre of Perth, one bus route in Fremantle, and three bus routes in Joondalup.[1] Similar services exist in Rockingham (the City Centre Transit System) and Midland (the Midland Gate Shuttle). Unlike all other Transperth services, most CAT routes are free.
Perth CAT[]
On 23 September 1996, MetroBus commenced operating two CAT routes: the Red CAT and the Blue CAT, replacing the City Clipper services that had operated since September 1973.[2][3] The Yellow CAT was commenced in 2002 and the Green CAT route began on 30 June 2013.[4] These CAT services are operated by Transdev WA.
Blue CAT[]
The Blue CAT runs between Perth and Northbridge along the following stops in an anticlockwise loop as bus route number 1.[1]
- Elizabeth Quay Bus Station
- Barrack Square
- Hay Street Mall East (currently not in use)
- Beaufort Street Bridge
- Museum
- Art Centre
- Central Institute
- Aberdeen Street
- Francis Street
- Russell Square
- Northbridge
- James Street
- Horseshoe Bridge
- Perth Underground
Red CAT[]
The Red CAT runs between West Perth and East Perth along the below stops as bus route number 2.[1] During peak times a shorter Red CAT travels between the Forrest Place stop opposite Perth railway station and the West Perth stop as bus route number 4 to meet high demand for travel between these. In addition, the West Perth Loop of the Red CAT travels along the below stops from Perth Underground to Raine Square.
- WACA Ground
- Don Aitken Centre
- Plain Street
- Wellington Square
- Carlton
- Perth Mint
- Victoria Avenue
- Town Hall East
- Hay Street Mall East (currently not in use)
- Forrest Place
- Perth Underground
- Central Park
- His Majesty's
- QV.1
- Parliament
- Emerald Terrace
- West Perth
- Outram Street
- Ord Street
- Havelock Street
- Gordon Street
- Milligan Street
- Raine Square
- Perth station
- Murray Street
- Royal Perth Hospital
- Mercedes College
- Bennett Street
- Queens Gardens
Yellow CAT[]
The Yellow CAT, introduced on 15 December 2002, runs between East Perth and West Perth along the following stops as bus route number 3.[5][1]
- Claisebrook station
- Royal Street Car Park
- East Perth TAFE
- Royal Square
- Victoria Gardens
- Nile Street
- Don Aitken Centre
- Plain Street
- Wellington Square
- Hill Street
- Lord Street
- Royal Perth Hospital South
- Western Power
- Forrest Place
- Raine Square
- Arena
- Sutherland Street
- Harold Boas Gardens South
- Colin Street
- Thomas Street
- Harold Boas Gardens North
- Sutherland Street
- Arena
- Yagan Square
- Perth station
- Pier Street
- Royal Perth Hospital North
- Wellington Fair
- Wellington Square North
- Police Traffic Branch
- Main Roads
- East Perth Cemeteries
- Haig Park Circle
- Regal Place
- Education Department
- Health Department
Green CAT[]
The Green CAT commenced on 1 July 2013,[6] and runs between Leederville railway station and Elizabeth Quay Bus Station along the below stops as bus route number 5.[1] Intended to ease congestion in the central business district,[6] the Green CAT does not run on weekends nor on public holidays.
- Elizabeth Quay Bus Station
- Mill Street
- Milligan Street
- Harvest Terrace
- Havelock Street
- Ord Street
- Hay Street
- Harold Boas Gardens North
- Sutherland Street
- City West station
- Leederville station
- City West station
- Sutherland Street
- Harold Boas Gardens South
- Hay Street
- Kings Park Road
- Havelock Street
- Harvest Terrace
- Milligan Street
- Cloisters
Fremantle CAT[]
The Fremantle CAT, which commenced on 26 August 2000,[7][8] now comprises the Fremantle Blue CAT only, with the Red CAT being scrapped due to the COVID-19 situation. Operated by Transdev WA, it runs along the following stops providing in part transportation to tourist destinations in Fremantle.[9]
Blue CAT[]
- Fremantle station
- Cappuccino Strip
- Fremantle Markets
- Fremantle Hospital
- South Terrace Wray Avenue
- South Terrace Price Street
- South Terrace Gold Street
- South Terrace Charles Street
- South Terrace Wardie Street
- South Terrace Orient Street
- Marine Terrace South Beach
- Marine Terrace Fremantle Sailing Club
- Marine Terrace Capo D'Orlando Drive
- Marine Terrace South Street
- Marine Terrace Howard Street
- Esplanade Hotel
- Fishing Boat Harbour
- Phillimore Street Victoria Quay
Joondalup CAT[]
The Joondalup CAT started operating on 9 January 2006. Originally operated by Path Transit, then by Transdev WA from 1 May 2011 to 17 January 2020, it is now operated by Swan Transit since 20 January 2020.[10][11] Joondalup CAT runs Monday to Friday around the Joondalup central business district as bus routes 10 (anticlockwise) and 11 (clockwise).
On Mondays to Thursdays, Joondalup CAT also runs around the Joondalup Campus of Edith Cowan University as bus route 13, but only on the university's operating days, and in an anticlockwise direction during business hours and a clockwise direction outside of business hours.[12][13]
Red CAT[]
- Joondalup station
- ECU Kendrew Crescent
- University Drive
- ECU Student Village
- ECU Child Care Centre
- Lakeside Drive
- Police Academy
- North Metropolitan TAFE Joondalup Campus
- Lakeside Park
- Civic Centre
- Centrelink
- Joondalup Health Campus
- Boas Avenue
- Joondalup Central Park
Blue CAT[]
- Joondalup station
- Joondalup Central Park
- Boas Avenue
- Joondalup Health Campus
- Centrelink
- Civic Centre
- Lakeside Park
- North Metropolitan TAFE Joondalup Campus
- Police Academy
- Lakeside Drive
- ECU Child Care Centre
- ECU Student Village
- University Drive
- Grand Boulevard Car Park
Yellow CAT[]
- Joondalup station
- ECU Library
- ECU Sports and Fitness Centre
- ECU Student Village
- University Drive
- Grand Boulevard Car Park
Similar services[]
Rockingham City Centre Transit System[]
The Rockingham City Centre Shuttle started operation on 23 December 2007, and is operated by Transdev WA. It is the only CAT service that charges a fare. Travelling around Rockingham City, it runs as bus route 555 along the following stops.[14]
| To Rockingham beach | To Rockingham station |
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Midland Gate Shuttle[]
The Midland Gate Shuttle started operation on 5 July 2009, and is operated by Swan Transit. It runs as route 300 and does not operate on Sundays and Public holidays. It travels in an anti-clockwise circle from Midland station around Midland Gate Shopping Centre and then back to Midland station, and stops at:[15]
- [14622] Midland station Stand 5BT
- Helena Street
- Great Eastern Highway
- [14533] Tuohy Lane
- [14534] Cale Street
- [14535] Sayer Street
- Lloyd Street
- The Crescent
- [14673] Mellar Court
- [14674] Templeman Place
- [23938] Sayer Street
- [14676] Cale Street
- Keane Street
- [14678] The Avenue
- The Avenue
- Old Great Northern Highway
- [25695] The Avenue
- Great Eastern Highway
- Helena Street
- [14628] Victoria Street
- [23819] Midland stationBT
Key[]
1 – interchange with Blue CAT
2 – interchange with Red CAT
3 – interchange with Yellow CAT
5 – interchange with Green CAT
T – interchange with train
B – interchange with bus
CR – interchange with CircleRoute
F – interchange with ferry
Bus fleets[]
The CAT services commenced in 1996 with 16 diesel-hydraulic engine powered, Scania-Danish Automobile Building Silkeborg MidCity Series II 0860S low-floor, wheelchair accessible city buses.[16] In 2001, due to high demand, five Volgren CR226L bodied Mercedes-Benz O 405 NHs were implemented in the CAT fleet along with the Scania-Danish Automobile Building Silkeborg MidCity Series II 0860S. However, the Silkeborg MidCity Series II 0860S and the Mercedes-Benz O405NHs were replaced in August 2005 and July 2006 respectively by 25 Volgren CR228L bodied Mercedes-Benz OC500LEs that are fuelled by compressed natural gas and 16 Volgren CR228L bodied Volvo B7RLEs.[17][18] In addition to the designated fleet, other Transperth liveried buses can sometimes be used. Between 2013 and 2016, the Perth CAT operated a demonstrator Volvo B5RLEH model as part of a trial.[19] In 2016, a new fleet of 32 Volgren bodied Volvo B8RLEs replaced the Mercedes-Benz OC500LEs.[20][21][22]
The Fremantle CAT fleet consists of three Mercedes-Benz OC500LE's introduced in September 2017 that were inherited from the Perth CAT, replacing the Mercedes-Benz O405NH's that had been used since 2000,[23] the Joondalup CAT fleet consists of two Volvo B8RLEs (previously Mercedes-Benz O405NHs) and the Rockingham CAT fleet consists of three Mercedes-Benz OC500LEs.[citation needed]
The Midland Shuttle is currently operated by a sole Volvo B7RLE.
Perth CAT
Volgren CR228L-bodied Mercedes-Benz OC500LE CNG formerly used on Perth CAT
Volgren Optimus bodied Volvo B8RLE.
Volgren CR228L bodied Volvo B7RLE.
Fremantle CAT
Volgren CR225L-bodied Mercedes-Benz O405NH formerly used by Fremantle CAT until 2017
Volgren CR228L-bodied Mercedes-Benz OC500LE CNG currently used for the Fremantle CAT services.
Joondalup CAT
A Volgren CR221L-bodied Dennis Dart formerly operated by Joondalup CAT
Volgren CR225L-bodied Mercedes-Benz O405NH used for the Joondalup CAT prior to its withdrawal in 2020 and was replaced by the Volvo B8RLE.
Rockingham CAT
Mercedes-Benz OC 500 LE CNG operating the Rockingham City Centre Shuttle
References[]
- ^ Jump up to: a b c d e "CAT Bus Timetables". Transperth. Retrieved 21 November 2020.
- ^ New CAT free bus service will replace City Clipper network from July Minister for Transport 15 May 1996
- ^ Red CAT bus service starts-today Minister for Transport 23 September 1996
- ^ Green CAT Brochure Public Transport Authority
- ^ MacTiernan, Alannah (6 November 2002). "Yellow CAT set to serve East Perth residents". Minister for Planning and Infrastructure (Media Release). Western Australia: Commonwealth of Australia. Retrieved 23 November 2020.
- ^ Jump up to: a b Buswell, Troy (30 June 2013). "Green CAT starts tomorrow". Minister for Transport (Media Release). Western Australia: Commonwealth of Australia. Retrieved 23 November 2020.
- ^ Cowan, Hendy; Criddle, Murray (23 February 2000). "Fremantle Clipper to become a seven day service (A/M)". Minister for Transport (Media Statement). Western Australia: Commonwealth of Australia. Retrieved 23 November 2020.
- ^ Criddle, Murray (26 August 2000). "Minister unveils distinctive new CAT buses for Fremantle". Minister for Transport (Media Statement). Western Australia: Commonwealth of Australia. Retrieved 23 November 2020.
- ^ "Fremantle CAT timetable" (PDF). Transperth. 12 April 2015. Archived from the original (PDF) on 23 September 2015.
- ^ MacTiernan, Alannah (11 January 2005). "Gallop Government gears up for new Joondalup CAT service". Minister for Planning and Infrastructure (Media Statement). Western Australia: Commonwealth of Australia. Retrieved 24 November 2020.
- ^ Annual Plan 2005/2006 – Attachment One: Progress Report, January to March 2006 (PDF). City of Joondalup (Report). Western Australia. April 2006. Retrieved 24 November 2020.
- ^ "Bus Timetable 205 (Joondalup CAT)" (PDF). Transperth. Perth: Public Transport Authority, Government of Western Australia. 10 February 2019. Retrieved 25 November 2020.
- ^ "Joondalup CAT timetable" (PDF). Transperth. 21 March 2015. Archived from the original (PDF) on 19 April 2015. Retrieved 24 November 2020.
- ^ "Bus Timetable 127 (Route 555: Rockingham City Transit System)" (PDF). Transperth. Perth: Public Transport Authority, Government of Western Australia. 20 September 2009. Archived from the original (PDF) on 23 September 2015.
- ^ Route 300 timetable Archived 23 September 2015 at the Wayback Machine Transperth 5 July 2009
- ^ Unveiling of one of new CAT buses to replace Clippers Minister for Transport 15 May 1996
- ^ New CAT bus fleet provides a better ride for city commuters Minister for Planning & Infrastructure 23 January 2005
- ^ New look, new home and new route for bigger, greener CAT bus fleet Minister for Planning & Infrastructure 21 August 2005
- ^ Wood, Matt (21 August 2013). "REVIEW: VOLVO B5RLE HYBRID". Retrieved 9 July 2018.
- ^ WA to buy cleanest diesel buses Minister for Transport 10 August 2015
- ^ Diesel-electric CAT bus trial deemed a failure The West Australian 10 August 2015
- ^ No electric buses for Perth Australasian Bus & Coach 17 August 2015
- ^ Criddle, Murray. "Minister unveils distinctive new CAT buses for Fremantle". Retrieved 3 January 2018.
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