September 27, 2013
Increased Demand During Peak Time Periods Leads To Enhanced Service
(Albany, NY) – The Capital District Transportation Authority (CDTA) today announced enhanced service for a pair of routes that will go into effect onTuesday October 1, 2013. CDTA is responding to demand for service that supports the Capital Region’s growing student population and job opportunities.
Increased ridership associated with CDTA’s universal access agreement with Hudson Valley Community College will see morning trips added to Route #224 and an influx of new workers will see additional service added to Route #737 in both the morning and evenings.
Enhanced Service Snapshot:
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Route #224 (Albany-Troy-Rensselaer): Additional northbound trips will be added weekdays between 7:00am-8:45am. Buses will arrive at a 15-minute frequency during this time period.
Trips leaving from Empire State Plaza to Troy:
7:01am 7:16am 7:31am
7:46am 8:01am 8:16am
8:31am 8:46am
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Route #737 (Corporate Woods/Airport): Four additional trips will be added to Corporate Woods. There will be two morning trips (AM Westbound) added along with two afternoon trips (PM eastbound). Buses will arrive at 30-minute frequency during these time periods.
Additional trips leaving from downtown Albany:
6:40am 7:40am
Additional trips leaving from Corporate Woods:
4:06pm 5:06pm
For more information, please contact CDTA’s Customer Information Center at (518) 482-8822 or visit www.cdta.org. Customer Service Representativesare on duty 6am-7pm weekdays, 8am-6pm on Saturdays and 8am-5pm on Sundays and holidays. To stay connected with CDTA, visit facebook.com/CDTAiride or follow us on twitter (@CDTA).
