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CDTA's 2011: A LOOK BACK
December 28, 2011
CDTA’S 2011: A LOOK BACK AT CONNECTING THE CAPITAL REGION
Bus Rapid Transit, Service Changes & Ridership Increases Highlight Calendar Year
CDTA RIDERSHIP GROWS IN 2011 Increases Attributed to Service Improvement Changes
December 22, 2011
(Albany, NY) - The Capital District Transportation Authority (CDTA) has posted significant ridership gains in 2011, attributed to the launch of strategic improvement plans, the introduction of BusPlus service on Route 5, and expansion of community partnerships. CDTA ridership is up 6% for the first 8 months of the fiscal year.
CDTA Announces New Year's Service Schedules
December 19, 2011
CDTA Announces Holiday Service Schedules
CDTA TO OFFER STAR CUSTOMERS A FREE "CAPITAL HOLIDAY LIGHTS IN THE PARK" SHUTTLE TOUR
December 08, 2011
(Albany, NY) – The Capital District Transportation Authority (CDTA) announced that on Wednesday, December 14, 2011 (weather permitting) it will provide STAR customers with free shuttle rides to the Capital Holiday Lights in the Park in Albany’s Washington Park as a thank you for their patronage all year. The shuttle tour has a limited number of seats available and is reserved on a first come, first served basis.
FREE RIDES AND SPECIAL SHUTTLE SERVICE FOR 2011 SARATOGA FIRST NIGHT
November 30, 2011
(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. In addition to regular service, CDTA will operate two special shuttle routes as follows:
FREE SHUTTLE SERVICE FOR 2011 SARATOGA VICTORIAN STREETWALK
November 28, 2011
(Albany, NY) – The Capital District Transportation Authority (CDTA) announced that on Thursday, December 1, 2011 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 INTRODUCES HIGH TECH AMENITIES FOR PREMIUM BUSPLUS SERVICE
November 15, 2011
To learn how the queue jumper and traffic signal priority system work, click on the BusPlus simulation video.
To learn additional facts about traffic signal priority, click here for a fact sheet.
CDTA Announces Thanksgiving Holiday Service Schedule
November 14, 2011
(Albany, NY) – The Capital District Transportation Authority (CDTA) announced that on Thanksgiving, Thursday, November 24, 2011, it will operate on its Sunday/Holiday service schedule except for NX Northway Commuter Express Service, which will not operate. Regular CDTA service will resume on Friday, November 25, 2011 except for the NX Northway Commuter Express Service which will not operate and resume regular service on Monday, November 28, 2011.
CDTA and Community Partners Announce Launch of Largest Service Change in Authority's History
November 10, 2011
Community based improvement plan offers more than a new dozen routes with better cross-town service and job connections
CDTA Announces Veterans Day Service
November 02, 2011
(Albany, NY) – The Capital District Transportation Authority (CDTA) announced that on Friday, November 11, 2011, it will operate on its Sunday/Holiday service schedule except for NX Northway Commuter Express Service, which will not operate. Regular CDTA service will resume on Saturday, November 12, 2011.
Veteran’s Day Parade - 11/11/11 at 10:00 AM