CDTA MAY BOARD MEETING HIGHLIGHTS ROUTE SUCCESSES

Route Performance Report Shows Pay-Off from CDTA’s Transit Service Enhancements

The Capital District Transportation Authority (CDTA) announced that on Saturday, June 1, 2013, 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 8am UNTIL APPROXIMATELY 5:00 PM SATURDAY

Line: 114 – Eastbound

Madison, right on New Scotland, L/Holland, to Morton Ave, left Eagle, right on Madison to regular route.

Authority Teams up with Live Nation to Provide Concert Goers New Travel Option

(Albany, NY) – The Capital District Transportation Authority (CDTA) and Live Nation have announced a new partnership to provide shuttle service to select Saratoga Performing Arts Center events. Concert goers will have a reliable and affordable transportation option to get to the most popular shows of the summer, while reducing parking costs and congestion.

(ALBANY) – The Capital District Transportation Authority (CDTA) announced that on Memorial Day, Monday, May 27, 2013, buses will operate on a Sunday/Holiday schedule. Regular weekday service will resume on Tuesday, May 28, 2013. In addition, service will be temporarily rerouted to accommodate various Capital Region Memorial Day parades.

(Albany, NY) –The Capital District Transportation Authority (CDTA) announced that on Thursday, May 16, 2013, at approximately 5:00pm,  service will be rerouted to accommodate the 2013 CDPHP Corporate Run in downtown Albany. Reroutes will  cease after the event is finished. Routes affected are as follows: 

(Albany, NY) – The Capital District Transportation Authority (CDTA) is collaborating with several partners on the inaugural “Green Your Commute” Day on Friday, May 17, 2013, 11:00am – 2:00pm at Tricentennial Park to highlight alternate modes of transportation and invite the public to rethink how they commute. 80% of Capital Region commuters regularly travel to work in single occupancy vehicles.

(Albany, NY) – The Capital District Transportation Authority (CDTA) announced that beginning on Friday, May 24^th through Monday, Memorial Day, May 27, 2013, the parking garage at the Rensselaer Rail Station will be temporarily closed to allow for maintenance work to be completed.  

Bus Rapid Transit & Universal Access Partnerships Deliver Ridership, Revenue & Results 

Effective Sunday, May 26, 2013, the following service changes went into effect:

(Albany, NY) – The Capital District Transportation Authority (CDTA) honored with the 2013 Northeastern Association of the Blind (NABA) Partnership award in recognition of its longstanding partnership in helping people achieve and sustain independence.