CDTA Service Changes Take Effect January 25, 2015

The Capital District Transportation Authority (CDTA) has announced the following service changes will go into effect on Sunday, January 25, 2015. Highlights include improved service on key trunk routes and enhanced frequency on high performing neighborhood routes. Some minor time adjustments have also been made to other routes for schedule reliability.

Service Enhancements

ALBANY, NY (December 30, 2014) The Capital District Transportation Authority (CDTA) completed 2014 with record ridership, further recognition of its innovative transit system and new customer programs. CDTA is on track to serve 17 million riders this fiscal year, eclipsing the record set just one year ago. Ridership gains and system improvements continue to be driven by efforts to position the system as a better way to travel.

ALBANY, NY (December 17, 2014) The Capital District Transportation Authority (CDTA) Board of Directors approved the purchase of two articulated buses that are expected to be used on high volume routes and future Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) lines.

“The addition of articulated buses will help to relieve overcrowding we are seeing on many routes due to increased ridership,” CDTA Board Chairman David M. Stackrow said. “It’s also another innovative message to the community about the critical services we provide and a look into our vision for the future.” 

(Albany, N.Y.) – The Capital District Transportation Authority (CDTA) has announced that on New Year’s Eve, Wednesday, December 31, 2014, service will operate on a regular weekday schedule. To help support Capital Region Stop DWI efforts, CDTA will offer free bus service at all regular bus stops from 8:00pm on New Year’s Eve, Wednesday, December 31, 2014 through 1:00am on Thursday, January 1, 2015.

ALBANY, NY (December 1, 2014) The Capital District Transportation Authority (CDTA) announced that on Thursday, December 4, 2014 from approximately 4:30pm – 10:30pm, it will provide free transportation service for Saratoga Victorian Streetwalk attendees.

Shuttle service will operate approximately every 20 minutes from three different Park-&-Ride lots, providing connections to Broadway: the Empire State College lot at 111 West Avenue, the NYRA (Oklahoma track) lot on East Avenue and at the Weibel Avenue ice skating rinks.

When the weather turns bad, many people ride CDTA so they don't have to worry about driving. If you plan to take CDTA during a snow/ice storm, here's what you need to know:

Safety Comes first
CDTA operators are trained to handle adverse weather conditions.

ALBANY, N.Y. (November 25, 2014) The Capital District Transportation Authority (CDTA) Board of Directors today announced the approval of its local match for two federal grants totaling nearly $1.5 million to be used for key transportation projects.

ALBANY, NY – The Capital District Transportation Authority (CDTA) announced that on Saturday, November 22, 2014, buses will be rerouted in downtown Schenectady from approximately 3:30pm until the end of the 47th Annual Gazette Holiday Parade.

The following re-routes will be in place due to road closures on State Street between Nott Terrace and Schenectady County Community College. 

Weather Tips
When the weather turns bad, many people ride CDTA so they don't have to worry about driving. If you plan to take CDTA during a snow/ice storm, here's what you need to know:

Safety Comes first
CDTA operators are trained to handle adverse weather conditions.
Some bus lines may be Re-routed

ALBANY, N.Y. (November 7, 2014) The Capital District Transportation Authority (CDTA) will be offering complimentary rides to Veterans and Active Duty Military personnel on Veterans Day, Tuesday, November 11, 2014.

“This is just a small way we can say thank you to our military servicemen and women,” said CDTA Chairman David M. Stackrow. “We proudly employ a number of veterans and are committed to supporting the military personnel living in our community for their honorable service to our country.”