(Albany, NY) – The Capital District Transportation Authority (CDTA) has announced a new batch of service changes that went into effect on Sunday, August 25, 2013. The service enhancements will meet growing demand for service on BusPlus, major trunk routes and to address the expansion of its Universal Access program. Some minor adjustments will be made on a few routes to improve service reliability.

Enhancements to Provide More Choices Including Smart Cards & Mobile Ticketing  

Trolley’s Offer Daily Service during Saratoga 150 Season 

(Albany, NY) - The Capital District Transportation Authority (CDTA) announced today that, in celebration of Saratoga 150; 150 years of Saratoga Racecourse operations, Friday August 2, 2013 will be Free Ride Day on the Historic Summer Trolleys.  

Video features safety, security and courtesy guidelines for its transit facilities and on buses 

(Albany, NY) – TheCapital District Transportation Authority (CDTA) has released a video that demonstrates ways to ensure a safer travel experience on CDTA buses and through its facilities. The video, narrated by local personality Ann Hughes, offers safety riding tips, passenger courtesy guidelines and instructions for the provision of medical or police assistance.

Convenient Transportation from Schenectady Campus to Future Albany Location

Winner ‘Dumped’ Car & Became Full Time CDTA Bus Rider 

 As part of its efforts to encourage a sustainable Capital Region, the Capital District Transportation Authority (CDTA) is proud to announce that Michael Stackrow, of Poestenkill was selected to take part in the 2013 American Public Transportation Association (APTA) Youth Summit to Advance Public Transportation: Generation Green on Board. The summit, hosted by APTA was held June 23-27, 2013 at Trinity Washington University in Washington, D.C. The summit gave participants an opportunity to learn about public transportation and the benefits it has for our communities.

Approved Projects to Improve Capital Region Connectivity & Attract New Riders 

(ALBANY) - The Capital District Transportation Authority (CDTA) announced that on Thursday, July 4, 2013, in observance of Independence Day, CDTA service will operate on a Sunday/Holiday schedule. Only bus routes that operate on Sundays and Holidays will be in service.  Regular service will resume on Friday, July 5, 2013.  NX Northway commuter service will not operate its regularly scheduled service on Thursday, July 4, 2013. NX Northway commuter will resume regular service on Friday, July 5, 2013.    

(ALBANY) - The Capital District Transportation Authority (CDTA) is providing special weekday summer service to Grafton Park from Friday, July 5 – Friday, August 30, 2013. CDTA has provided Grafton Park service for over 25 years. Customers can board Grafton Park buses at any CDTA bus stop along the route. Amenities offered by the Park include: picnic areas, beach swimming, hiking trails, bicycling and fishi