ALBANY, NY (Friday, May 16, 2014) Marking Transportation Week, Congressman Paul Tonko (NY-20), the Capital District Transportation Authority (CDTA), Albany Mayor Kathy Sheehan, and representatives from the Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) held a press conference and rally at the CDTA Garage in Albany. Congressman Tonko and other community leaders called for major federal investment in our nation’s infrastructure in the form of a new, bold and long-term transportation bill.

(Albany, NY) –The Capital District Transportation Authority (CDTA) announced that on Thursday, May 15, 2014, at approximately 5:00pm, service will be rerouted to accommodate the 2014 CDPHP Corporate Run in downtown Albany. Reroutes will cease after the event is finished. Routes affected are as follows:

ALBANY, NY (May 1, 2014) - The Capital District Transportation Authority (CDTA) announced that David M. Stackrow has been elected to serve another year within his third term as Chairman of the Board of Directors. Stackrow has led the Authority during tremendous periods of change and has pledged to expand the company’s profile as a regional economic development engine.

The Capital District Transportation Authority (CDTA)  announced the following service changes went  into effect on Sunday, May 25, 2014. The changes included improved access on New Scotland Avenue, additional service to Wilton Mall and more service options on the Northway Xpress. Some of the changes made schedules more reliable, while areas with low ridership saw reductions.

Improvements /Additions:

ALBANY, N.Y. (April 18, 2014) – The Capital District Transportation Authority (CDTA) announced a partnership today with the Music Mobile to further awareness of CDTA’s bus safety program. Capital Region kids designed and created posters with the help of Music Mobile that will be displayed on many of CDTA’s buses all in the name of safety.

Mother’s Day Weekend Tradition Continues at Washington Park May 10-11

ALBANY, N.Y. (April 8, 2014) The Capital District Transportation Authority (CDTA) announced today that it is a proud co-presenter of the 66^th annual Albany Tulip Festival, which will be held on Saturday, May 10th & Sunday, May 11^th at Washington Park.

Albany, N.Y. (March 26, 2014) - The Capital District Transportation Authority (CDTA) Board of Directors adopted the fiscal year 2015 Budget and Capital Plan at today’s monthly meeting at the Rensselaer Rail Station.

ALBANY, NY- The Capital District Transportation Authority (CDTA) is proud to once again partner with Cancer Services Program of Albany and Rensselaer Counties to promote “Main Streets Go Blue.” Main Streets Go Blue is a statewide initiative to raise awareness about colorectal cancer, which can be prevented with recommended screenings.

SCHUMER: CDTA HAS OFFICIALLY SUBMITTED FED “SMALL STARTS” GRANT APPLICATION TO EXPAND BUS RAPID TRANSIT LINE –URGES FTA TO APPROVE FED FUNDS TO BOOST LOCAL ECONOMY, MAKE TRANSPORTATION MORE CONVENIENT & ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY FOR CAPITAL REGION RESIDENTS

(ALBANY, NY) – The Capital District Transportation Authority (CDTA) announced that on Saturday, March 15, 2014, buses will be rerouted in downtown Albany from approximately 2:00pm until the end of the St. Patrick’s Day Parade. CDTA will also reroute buses in North Albany from 11:30am - 1pm for the  North Albany Limerick Parade.