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CDTA ANNOUNCES MARTIN LUTHER KING DAY SERVICE

January 14, 2013

(Albany, NY)     The Capital District Transportation Authority (CDTA) announced that on Martin Luther King Day, Monday, January 21, 2013, buses will operate on a Sunday/Holiday schedule except for NX Northway Xpress Commuter service, which will not operate.

CDTA Announces Public Hearing on Rail Station Parking Rates

January 09, 2013

(Albany, NY) –The Capital District Transportation Authority (CDTA) is proposing that the Rensselaer Rail Station parking fares be restructured to be in line with area facilities including Albany Airport and Empire State Plaza. Parking revenue will go toward the repair and maintenance of the station, garage and the parking lots.  

CDTA: A BANNER YEAR FOR RIDERSHIP, REVENUE & RELEVANCE

December 31, 2012

CDTA: A BANNER YEAR FOR RIDERSHIP, REVENUE & RELEVANCE
Universal Access Partnerships, Ridership Increases & Anniversaries Highlight 2012

CDTA FEATURED IN NATIONALLY DISTRIBUTED PUBLIC DOCUMENTARY

December 28, 2012

CDTA FEATURED IN NATIONALLY DISTRIBUTED PUBLIC DOCUMENTARY
Vignette Showcases Public Transit’s Critical Role In American Culture; Focuses on Successes and Challenges of Capital Region’s Public Transit Agency 

CDTA Announces Holiday Service Schedules

December 17, 2012

(Albany, NY) – The Capital District Transportation Authority (CDTA) announced that on Christmas Eve, Monday, December 24, 2012, service will operate on a regular weekday schedule. On Christmas Day, Tuesday, December 25, 2012, service will operate on a Sunday/Holiday schedule. Regular weekday service will resume on Wednesday, December 26, 2012. 

CDTA PARTNERS WITH PALACE THEATRE TO SELL BUS PASSES

December 13, 2012

(Albany, NY) – The Capital District Transportation Authority (CDTA) has partnered with the Palace Theatre to sell bus passes starting this month further expanding access to CDTA services. CDTA passes available for sale include the 31 Day monthly Rolling Swiper pass, 10 trip pass and 3 day pass, and the new NX monthly Swiper(zones 1-3) pass. 

CDTA TRANSITIONS TO ROLLING MONTHLY SWIPER PASSES

December 11, 2012

Beginning in January, Customers No Longer Tied to Monthly Passes 

CDTA TO PROVIDE FREE RIDES AND SPECIAL SHUTTLE SERVICE FOR SARATOGA FIRST NIGHT ATTENDEES

November 30, 2012

(Albany, NY) – The Capital District Transportation Authority (CDTA) announced that it will provide free rides to Saratoga First Night attendees on the eve of December 31st, co-sponsored by Saratoga Arts. CDTA Saratoga bus service will be free from 4:00PM –1:00AM on Routes #50, #472 Lake Avenue, and #473 Jefferson Avenue. 

FREE SHUTTLE SERVICE FOR 2012 SARATOGA VICTORIAN STREETWALK

November 26, 2012

(Albany, NY) – The Capital District Transportation Authority (CDTA) announced that on Thursday, November 29, 2012 from approximately 4:30 – 10:30 pm, it will provide free transportation service for Saratoga Victorian Streetwalk attendees on all of its regular routes and three special shuttle services traveling from the Saratoga Springs Train Station, the NYRA lot on East Avenue and the indoor ice rinks on Weibel Avenue. Shuttle buses will run approximately every 20 minutes.   

CDTA Announces Thanksgiving Holiday Service Schedule

November 19, 2012

(ALBANY) – The Capital District Transportation Authority (CDTA) announced that it will operate on a Sunday/Holiday schedule on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 22, 2012. Regular weekday service will resume on Friday, November 23, 2012.