The Capital District Transportation Authority (CDTA)  announced the following service changes went  into effect on Sunday, May 25, 2014. The changes included improved access on New Scotland Avenue, additional service to Wilton Mall and more service options on the Northway Xpress. Some of the changes made schedules more reliable, while areas with low ridership saw reductions.

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ALBANY, N.Y. (April 18, 2014) – The Capital District Transportation Authority (CDTA) announced a partnership today with the Music Mobile to further awareness of CDTA’s bus safety program. Capital Region kids designed and created posters with the help of Music Mobile that will be displayed on many of CDTA’s buses all in the name of safety.

Mother’s Day Weekend Tradition Continues at Washington Park May 10-11

ALBANY, N.Y. (April 8, 2014) The Capital District Transportation Authority (CDTA) announced today that it is a proud co-presenter of the 66^th annual Albany Tulip Festival, which will be held on Saturday, May 10th & Sunday, May 11^th at Washington Park.

Albany, N.Y. (March 26, 2014) - The Capital District Transportation Authority (CDTA) Board of Directors adopted the fiscal year 2015 Budget and Capital Plan at today’s monthly meeting at the Rensselaer Rail Station.

ALBANY, NY- The Capital District Transportation Authority (CDTA) is proud to once again partner with Cancer Services Program of Albany and Rensselaer Counties to promote “Main Streets Go Blue.” Main Streets Go Blue is a statewide initiative to raise awareness about colorectal cancer, which can be prevented with recommended screenings.

SCHUMER: CDTA HAS OFFICIALLY SUBMITTED FED “SMALL STARTS” GRANT APPLICATION TO EXPAND BUS RAPID TRANSIT LINE –URGES FTA TO APPROVE FED FUNDS TO BOOST LOCAL ECONOMY, MAKE TRANSPORTATION MORE CONVENIENT & ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY FOR CAPITAL REGION RESIDENTS

(ALBANY, NY) – The Capital District Transportation Authority (CDTA) announced that on Saturday, March 15, 2014, buses will be rerouted in downtown Albany from approximately 2:00pm until the end of the St. Patrick’s Day Parade. CDTA will also reroute buses in North Albany from 11:30am - 1pm for the  North Albany Limerick Parade.

U.S. Transit Ridership Highest in 57 Years; CDTA Surpasses 16 Million in 2013

ALBANY, N.Y. (March 10, 2014) – The Capital District Transportation Authority (CDTA) carried 16.3 million customers last year matching a national trend that saw Americans take nearly 11 billion trips on public transportation in 2013, the highest annual public transit ridership number in 57 years.

Route #50 to Have Additional Options for Quad Graphics Workers

 ALBANY, NY (March 12, 2014) The Capital District Transportation Authority (CDTA) announced today enhanced service for Route #50 (Route 50) that will go into effect on Monday, March 17, 2014. CDTA is responding to demand for service that supports the Capital Region’s growing economy and in particular, more job opportunities.

ALBANY—The New York Power Authority (NYPA) Thursday announced that work is underway on an Energy Master Plan for the City of Albany to help reduce overall energy costs and carbon emissions, advance energy sustainability and support green industries and jobs. In addition, a new page on the NYPA website has been created to solicit ideas from the public and present details on the master-plan process.