Friends:
The new year is a wonderful time of the year. It brings feelings of hope and optimism. CDTA is fortunate to be starting the year off with a strong foundation to operate from.
I am excited to be leading the organization as interim Chief Executive Officer. Carm Basile retired after more than 43 years with the company. We will miss his steady hand and dedication, but he has positioned us well to start the next chapter at CDTA. The search continues for a permanent CEO.
CDTA expects to finish the fiscal year in March with more than 18 million boardings. That will be one of CDTA’s highest annual ridership counts. According to the American Public Transportation Association (APTA), CDTA had the third-largest increase in ridership this year among mid-size systems. This strong ridership is fueled by an efficient route network and quality partnerships throughout the community. CDTA currently has more than 60 Universal Access agreements.
As we welcome 2025, we have projects and initiatives that will continue to put CDTA at the forefront of innovation and economic development. We will continue to be a strong community partner, identify areas of our business for growth and opportunity, and continue our pursuit of excellence throughout the Capital Region.
As always, the CDTA family plays a big role in making our company successful. Thank you to our employees, retirees and our outstanding Board of Directors for helping CDTA to be successful. We cannot do it without you!
Happy New Year!
Michael P. Collins
Interim Chief Executive Officer
Last Updated: 01/15/2025