The Capital District Transportation Authority (CDTA) will hold a series of open house-style meetings to present its plans for a Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) line to be built along the corridor of Route 32 and Route 4 along the Hudson River. Community members are invited to provide input on how to best deliver this innovative service.

ALBANY, NY (June 11, 2014) The Capital District Transportation Authority (CDTA) awarded the top four finishers of the 29th annual CDTA Bus Operator Roadeo held today at Crossgates Mall. More than 20 operators from Albany, Schenectady and Troy divisions competed for the Championship title today. Operators were judged on a rigid, scored course, consisting of 9 different driving challenges.

 (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

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.

 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 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

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.

(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.