Weather Traveling Tips And policies

Weather Tips

When the weather turns bad, many people ride CDTA so they don't have to worry about driving. If you plan to take CDTA during a snow/ice storm, here's what you need to know:

Safety comes first
CDTA operators are trained to handle adverse weather conditions.

Shuttle To Connect Times Union Center & Empire State Plaza For Attendees

(Albany, N.Y.) – The Capital District Transportation Authority (CDTA) announced it will provide shuttle service for the Times Union Home Expo on February 8-9, 2014.  The service will especially help disabled and senior customers access the largest and longest running consumer home show in the region. The 2014 Times Union Home Expo will feature more than 300 exhibits and a variety of seminars during its three-day run.

Customers Have New Tools, Detailed Stop Information  

(Albany, N.Y.) – The Capital District Transportation Authority (CDTA) today announced the release of its enhanced iRide customer information application for the iPhone. The new app makes it even easier to access CDTA information such as routes, schedules, arrivals, service advisories, enhanced maps and trip planning.

Early Morning Hours To Be Minimally Affected

 (Albany, N.Y.) – The Capital District Transportation Authority (CDTA) announced today that there will be some electrical work occurring at the Rensselaer Rail Station in the early morning hours on Sunday January 26, 2014.

CDTA Allotment Will Be Used To Address Operational Needs 

(Albany, N.Y.) – Governor Andrew M. Cuomo’s Executive budget request for 2014-2015 proposes a 1.35 percent increase in state operating assistance for the Capital District Transportation Authority (CDTA). The budget proposal, which was unveiled yesterday, would provide an additional $420,000 that brings CDTA’s 2014 STOA funding package to $31.6 million.

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.

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.

(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

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

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.