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CDTA ANNOUNCES MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. DAY SERVICE

January 08, 2014

Authority Will Operate on Sunday/Holiday Schedule in Observance

(Albany, N.Y.) The Capital District Transportation Authority (CDTA) announced that on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Monday, January 20, 2014, buses will operate on a Sunday/Holiday schedule except for the Northway Xpress (NX) Commuter service, which will not operate.

CDTA JANUARY 26, 2014 SERVICE CHANGES NOW IN EFFECT

January 07, 2014

Service Will Accommodate Growing Ridership on BRT, Trunk & Commuter Routes

(Albany, N.Y.) – The Capital District Transportation Authority (CDTA) has announced a series of service changes that went into effect on Sunday, January 26, 2014 to meet growing demand. The improvements focus on expansion of the popular Universal Access program, better frequency for commuter services, and more hours for its signature service, BusPlus. Customers can find updated schedules by clicking the links below.

CDTA OFFERS COMPLIMENTARY SERVICE ON NEW YEAR'S EVE

December 30, 2013

(Albany, N.Y.) – On New Year’s Eve, December 31, 2013, CDTA will offer free rides to customers on all regular route and STAR services beginning at 8:00pm in support of Capital Region Stop DWI efforts. CDTA has provided free service on New Year’s Eve for 30 consecutive years to help discourage “drinking and driving” across the area.

Revelers Have Additional Travel Choice To Celebrate Responsibly

CDTA YEAR IN REVIEW: SOARING RIDERSHIP, INNOVATIVE PLANS & COMMUNITY SUPPORT

December 24, 2013

On Pace For Highest Rider Count in 30 Years; Partnership Base Expanding

CDTA TO PROVIDE FREE RIDES AND SPECIAL SHUTTLE SERVICE FOR 2014 SARATOGA FIRST NIGHT ATTENDEES

December 23, 2013

Authority Services Support Capital Region’s Only First Night Festivities 

(Albany, NY) – The Capital District Transportation Authority (CDTA) will once again provide complimentary shuttle service, co-sponsored by Saratoga Arts, to Saratoga First Night attendees on December 31, 2013. Additionally, CDTA’s Saratoga bus service on Route #50 (Route 50), #472 (Lake Avenue), and #473 (Jefferson Avenue) will be free for all customers who show First Night buttons from 4:00pm – 1:00am.

CDTA ANNOUNCES HOLIDAY SERVICE SCHEDULE

December 19, 2013

Holiday Service Schedules in Effect For Christmas & New Year’s Day 

(Albany, N.Y.) – The Capital District Transportation Authority (CDTA) has announced that on Christmas Eve, Tuesday, December 24, 2013, service will operate on a regular weekday schedule. Then on Christmas Day, Wednesday December 25, 2013, service will operate on a Sunday/Holiday schedule. Regular weekday service will resume on Thursday, December 26, 2013.

CDTA BOARD APRROVES PRELIMINARY BUDGET & LPA FOR BRT EXPANSION

December 18, 2013

Early Projections Show $7M Deficit; Washington-Western Service Plan Progressed

(ALBANY, N.Y.) –The Capital District Transportation Authority (CDTA) Board of Directors today approved the submittal of the preliminary FY2015 budget to the State Comptroller’s Office. The Board also authorized the Locally Preferred Alternative to progress planning for a Bus Rapid Transit line on the Washington-Western Corridor.

CDTA HOSTS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PANEL

December 11, 2013

Authority Highlights Upcoming Initiatives With Partners

(Albany, N.Y.) – The Capital District Transportation Authority (CDTA) met with 75 local partners to highlight key initiatives, gather feedback and offer partners the ability to discuss upcoming projects. The panel featured speakers from academia, economic development, government and the engineering communities.

CDTA TO PROVIDE FREE TRANSPORTATION SERVICES FOR 2013 SARATOGA VICTORIAN STREETWALK

November 26, 2013

(Albany, NY) – The Capital District Transportation Authority (CDTA) announced that on Thursday, December 5, 2013 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.

RENSSELAER RAIL STATION PARKING IMPROVEMENTS COMPLETED

November 26, 2013

Additional Spaces Ready For Holiday Travel Season Kick-Off 

(Albany, N.Y.) – The Capital District Transportation Authority (CDTA) announced today that construction has been completed for the new parking lot “C” at the Rensselaer Rail Station. The new parking lot, which carries an $8 daily rate, is located just north of the train station adjacent to existing parking lots “A” and “B”.

Holiday Reminders for the Rensselaer Rail Station