New Program Offers Residents Complimentary Passes

ALBANY, NY (June 10, 2014) The Capital District Transportation Authority (CDTA) is proud to once again serve as the preferred transportation partner for Albany’s “Alive at Five” concert series. CDTA is proud to kick-off the signature summer event on Thursday June 12^th with Nashville band “The Features” and chart-toppers “Fitz & The Tantrums” at Jennings Landing at the Corning Preserve.

 (ALBANY) - The Capital District Transportation Authority (CDTA) is providing special weekday summer service to Grafton Park from Monday, June 30 – Friday, August 29, 2014. CDTA has provided Grafton Park service for over 25 years. Customers can board Grafton Park buses at any CDTA bus stop along the route. Amenities offered by the Park include: picnic areas, beach swimming, hiking trails, bicycling and fishing areas, nature trails, play ground and boat rentals. The schedule is as follows.

Troy to Grafton Park

 CDTA Announces Reroutes during the Burnt Hills Flag Day Parade 2014

ALBANY) – The Capital District Transportation Authority (CDTA) announced that on Thursday June 12th, 2014 from 6:30pm to 8:30pm bus service will be rerouted to accommodate the Burnt Hills Flag Day parade.

ALBANY, NY (May 28, 2014) The Capital District Transportation Authority (CDTA) has earned top honors for its outstanding security program by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA).

The TSA has commended six rail and mass transit agencies from across the nation for earning the administrations highest rating of “Gold Standard” on their 2013 Baseline Assessments for Security Enhancement (BASE) for their dedication to building a strong security program.

The Capital District Transportation Authority (CDTA) announced that beginning on Friday, May 30 through Sunday, June 1, 2014, the parking garage at the Rensselaer Rail Station will be temporarily closed to allow for maintenance work to be completed.

All vehicles must be removed from the 1^st and 2^nd levels of the parking garage before midnight on Thursday, May 29th. Vehicles remaining in the garage will be towed at the vehicle owner’s expense. During this time, customers are encouraged to use surface lots A, B and C for parking.

The Capital District Transportation Authority (CDTA) announced that on Friday May 30 - 31, 2014, buses will be rerouted to accommodate the Freihofer’s Run for Women events. Madison Avenue, between Eagle and Swan Streets will be closed to all traffic.

THE FOLLOWING REROUTES ARE IN EFFECT FROM 6pm FRIDAY UNTIL APPROXIMATELY 5:00 PM SATURDAY

 Reroutes For Friday after 6:00pm

Line: 22, 224, NX Express

(ALBANY) – The Capital District Transportation Authority (CDTA) announced that on Memorial Day, Monday, May 26, 2014, buses will operate on a Sunday/Holiday schedule with no NX service. Regular weekday service including NX will resume on Tuesday, May 27, 2014. In addition, service will be temporarily rerouted to accommodate various Capital Region Memorial Day parades. The parade schedules and reroutes are as follows. Additional parade reroute information will be added as the week goes on:

ALBANY, NY (Friday, May 16, 2014) Marking Transportation Week, Congressman Paul Tonko (NY-20), the Capital District Transportation Authority (CDTA), Albany Mayor Kathy Sheehan, and representatives from the Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) held a press conference and rally at the CDTA Garage in Albany. Congressman Tonko and other community leaders called for major federal investment in our nation’s infrastructure in the form of a new, bold and long-term transportation bill.

(Albany, NY) –The Capital District Transportation Authority (CDTA) announced that on Thursday, May 15, 2014, at approximately 5:00pm, service will be rerouted to accommodate the 2014 CDPHP Corporate Run in downtown Albany. Reroutes will cease after the event is finished. Routes affected are as follows:

ALBANY, NY (May 1, 2014) - The Capital District Transportation Authority (CDTA) announced that David M. Stackrow has been elected to serve another year within his third term as Chairman of the Board of Directors. Stackrow has led the Authority during tremendous periods of change and has pledged to expand the company’s profile as a regional economic development engine.