November 09, 2026
Partnership Provides Unlimited Access to CDTA’s Network Across the Capital Region
SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY (November 9, 2026) The Capital District Transportation Authority (CDTA) announced today that Saratoga Hospital, part of the Albany Med Health System, has joined its Universal Access Program, providing eligible employees with unlimited access to its regional transit network. The partnership supports Saratoga Hospital’s commitment to its workforce while expanding access to reliable, convenient transportation throughout the Capital Region.
“CDTA is proud to welcome Saratoga Hospital to our Universal Access Program,” said CDTA CEO Frank Annicaro. “Healthcare professionals play an essential role in keeping our communities healthy, and reliable transportation is an important part of helping them get to work and serve patients. This partnership gives Saratoga Hospital employees another convenient, cost-free way to commute while strengthening connections between our transportation system and the region’s healthcare community.”
Through the Universal Access Program, Saratoga Hospital employees can access CDTA’s entire route network and regional bike share program, CDPHP Cycle!. The program helps employees reduce commuting expenses, ease the stress of traveling to and from work, and access more transportation options.
Employees can use a Navigator smart card to access CDTA services. The Navigator mobile app, available through the Apple App Store and Google Play, provides convenient access to trip planning, schedules, and other tools to help riders navigate the system.
Saratoga Hospital’s participation reflects the value of partnerships between CDTA and regional employers that recognize the importance of accessible transportation. By connecting employees with CDTA’s extensive transit network, the program supports workforce mobility, reducing commuting and parking costs, and helps employers with recruiting.
“At Saratoga Hospital, we pride ourselves on being more than just a workplace. We are a family and taking care of our employees is at the heart of who we are,” said Jill VanKuren, President and CEO of Saratoga Hospital. “Our partnership with CDTA is another way we can make a positive difference in their daily lives by providing greater access to convenient, reliable transportation at no cost to them. We are proud to offer this benefit as part of our ongoing commitment to making Saratoga Hospital a great place to work.”
CDTA’s Universal Access Program partners with colleges, universities, and businesses across the Capital Region to provide convenient transportation benefits to employees and students. The program helps participating organizations support recruitment and retention, reduce transportation barriers, and connect communities to employment, education, and other essential destinations. Currently, more than 60 Capital Region colleges and businesses are part of CDTA’s Universal Access program.
For more information about CDTA’s Universal Access Program, visit www.cdta.org/universal-access. For information about CDTA services and trip planning, visit www.cdta.org.
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About CDTA
CDTA is the premier mobility provider in the Capital Region, providing local, express, commuter and bus rapid transit services across its six-county service area. CDTA also operates the regional bike-share program, CDPHP Cycle! and carshare program, DRIVE. CDTA owns and operates the Joseph L. Bruno Rail Station and the Saratoga Springs Train Station. CDTA was named the 2017 Best Mid-Sized Transportation System in North America by the American Public Transportation Association.