August 18, 2025
Molinaro Tours CDTA Headquarters, Listens to Agency Priorities and Rides the Purple Line BRT
ALBANY, NY (August 18, 2025) The Capital District Transportation Authority (CDTA) welcomed the newly appointed Federal Transit Administration Administrator Marcus Molinaro on Monday, August 18, at CDTA Headquarters. CDTA is Molinaro’s first transit agency visit in New York since he was appointed as administrator in August.
"We were honored to welcome FTA Administrator Molinaro to Albany and showcase the work we’re doing to improve mobility across the Capital Region,” said CDTA CEO Frank Annicaro. “His visit highlights the critical role federal support plays in strengthening public transit and investing in our communities. On behalf of CDTA, I want to sincerely thank Administrator Molinaro for his time, leadership, and continued partnership."
Molinaro was given a tour of the expanded Albany bus garage and went for a ride along on CDTA’s Purple Line Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) route. Molinaro discussed the FTA’s priorities during his visit with CDTA leadership, which includes safe, clean and efficient transportation.
CDTA’s Albany Garage underwent a 25,000 square foot expansion in 2022 to accommodate the growing network of services and associated fleet. The expanded garage includes three new in-ground articulated maintenance lifts and the installation of two new bus washes. This project was completed with competitive grant money from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA).
The Purple Line is CDTA’s third BRT line, which connects downtown Albany with a variety of locations within the city, including Crossgates Mall and the University of Albany's Uptown and Downtown campuses. Additionally, the Purple Line connects to the Red and Blue Lines, allowing riders fast, accessible, and affordable access. The service was launched in November of 2023 and was funded by competitive grant money from the FTA.
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About CDTA CDTA is the premier mobility provider in the Capital Region, providing local, express, commuter, and bus rapid transit services across its six-county service area. CDTA also operates the regional bike-share program, CDPHP Cycle! and carshare program, DRIVE. CDTA owns and operates the Joseph L. Bruno Rail Station and the Saratoga Springs Train Station. CDTA was named the 2017 Best Mid-Sized Transportation System in North America by the American Public Transportation Association.