CDTA is bringing the Don’t X Out Public Transit campaign to its riders. The advocacy campaign opposes proposed federal cuts of 30% to transportation. Public transit is crucial to stimulating the economy and connecting people to jobs. Cuts to transit funding will likely force transit agencies to reduce service and/or raise fares, compromise the safety and quality of transit service, lead to major job loss and negatively impact the Capital Region’s quality of life.  

(Albany, NY) – The Capital District Transportation Authority (CDTA) announced the top place finishers of the 2011 State Roadeo competition held on September 24^th, at Crossgates Mall. The competition was co-sponsored by the New York Public Transit Association and New York State Department of Transportation and hosted by CDTA. The top three finishers are as follows:  

Albany, NY – Mayor Jennings today announced a new program aimed at encouraging new home buyers in the City of Albany. The Mayor was joined by local employers who are offering special incentives to their employees who will live in their neighborhoods in the City of Albany.  

The Capital Region Community Rally Together to Oppose Proposed Federal Transit Cuts.As Authorization Deadline Approaches Supporters Hold Rallies to Tell Congress:

Don’t X Out Public Transportation

(ALBANY) Continuing their commitment to help individuals with disabilities live independently, the New York State Office for People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) and the Capital District Transportation Authority (CDTA) have announced 24 additional months of free unlimited bus passes to Capital Region residents with disabilities who purchase a home through OPWDD’s Home of Your Own program (HOYO). 

(Albany, NY) – The Capital District Transportation Authority (CDTA) unites with transit agencies across the country to mark the 10^th anniversary of 9-11 by inviting bus riders and the community to remember the tragic event of 9-11 and show appreciation to those public service men and women who sacrificed their lives in effort to save others. 

Schenectady County Community College (SCCC) and Capital District Transportation Authority (CDTA) together announced a new pilot program that offers all of SCCC’s over 6,000 students the opportunity to access the entire CDTA route network using college ID cards during the 2011-12 school year.  

(Albany, NY) – The Capital District Transportation Authority (CDTA) is offering the public an opportunity to participate in a free English Language Learner (ELL) program to begin on Thursday, September 8, 2011 and held at the CDTA Technical Training Center at 110 Watervliet Avenue in Albany. The program, to be taught every Tuesday and Thursday, from 5pm-8pm, will give CDTA employees and community members the opportunity to enhance their English skills through a curriculum that focuses on reading, writing and speaking.

(ALBANY) - The Capital District Transportation Authority (CDTA) announced that on Labor Day, Monday, September 5, 2011, CDTA buses will operate on a Sunday/Holiday schedule. Only bus routes that normally operate on Sundays will be in service. Regular weekday service will resume on Tuesday, September 6, 2011.