August 07, 2015
Network Tweaks & University Services Return with New SUNY Polytechnic Addition
ALBANY, N.Y. (August 7, 2015) The Capital District Transportation Authority (CDTA) has announced the following service changes will go into effect on Sunday, August 23, 2015. Highlights include the return of full service to the UAlbany and RPI campuses as well as increased frequency along some of the popular neighborhood routes. Some changes will also make schedules more reliable, while areas with low ridership will see reductions.
Service Enhancements
- Route #11 (UAlbany Shuttle) – Regular service will resume following an intersession schedule.
- Route #18 (Delaware Avenue) – Weeknight frequency will increase to 45 minutes and Sunday service will be extended until 7:15pm.
- Route #114 (Madison/Washington) – Peak and mid-day frequency will be increased to 30 minutes.
- Route #286 (RPI Shuttle) – Regular service will resume following an intersession schedule.
- Route #351 (Van Vranken Avenue and Broadway) - Weekday frequency will increase from 45 to 35 minutes between 11:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.
- Routes #114, #117, #190, #712 – Routes will provide access to a new stop for SUNY Polytechnic campus.
Reductions
- Route #18 (Delaware Avenue) - Service to Slingerlands ShopRite will be reduced to a limited number of trips and the route will now terminate at Price Chopper. Service alternatives include Route #13 service with connections at the Slingerlands Plaza.
- Route #114 (Madison/Washington) – Frequency will be reduced to 60 minutes on late nights and weekends.
- Route #155 (Suburban Circulator) – Late night frequency will be reduced to 90 minutes.
- Route #712 (Harriman Campus/Patroon Creek) – Eastbound morning trips (6:20am, 7:00am & 8:00am) into downtown Albany and Westbound return trips (4:30pm, 5:05pm & 5:35pm) will be discontinued.
- Bishop Maginn School Service – Service is being discontinued due to new facility location.
Time Adjustments
Minor time adjustments will be made to the following routes to improve service reliability. Please review new schedules to check for trip departure and arrival modifications.
Route #18 (Delaware Avenue)
Route #22 (Albany-Troy)
Route #114 (Madison/Washington)
Route#117 (Guilderland/Colonie Crosstown)
Route #155 (Suburban Circulator)
Route #712 (Harriman Campus/Patroon Creek)