U.S. Transit Ridership Highest in 57 Years; CDTA Surpasses 16 Million in 2013

ALBANY, N.Y. (March 10, 2014) – The Capital District Transportation Authority (CDTA) carried 16.3 million customers last year matching a national trend that saw Americans take nearly 11 billion trips on public transportation in 2013, the highest annual public transit ridership number in 57 years.

Route #50 to Have Additional Options for Quad Graphics Workers

 ALBANY, NY (March 12, 2014) The Capital District Transportation Authority (CDTA) announced today enhanced service for Route #50 (Route 50) that will go into effect on Monday, March 17, 2014. CDTA is responding to demand for service that supports the Capital Region’s growing economy and in particular, more job opportunities.

ALBANY—The New York Power Authority (NYPA) Thursday announced that work is underway on an Energy Master Plan for the City of Albany to help reduce overall energy costs and carbon emissions, advance energy sustainability and support green industries and jobs. In addition, a new page on the NYPA website has been created to solicit ideas from the public and present details on the master-plan process.

Five Year Outline Focuses On Ridership, Facilities & Economic Development

ALBANY, N.Y. (February 26, 2014) –The Capital District Transportation Authority (CDTA) Board of Directors today adopted an update to its successful Transit Development Plan (TDP) that guided consistent growth over the past five years.  The TDP is a strategic guide to planning, service and outreach methodology that has led CDTA to near record ridership, which is expected to surpass 16 million this fiscal year.

Authority Will Operate on Regular Weekday Schedule 

(Albany, N.Y.) – The Capital District Transportation Authority (CDTA) announced that on Presidents Day, Monday, February 17, 2014, buses will operate on a regular weekday schedule, including the Northway Xpress (NX) Commuter service. 

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.