April 18, 2012
(Albany, NY) – In recognition of Earth Day’s 42nd Anniversary and spring time activities, the Capital District Transportation Authority (CDTA) will take part in multiple events highlighting public transportation’s role in reducing carbon emissions, traffic congestion and improving air quality. The list of events follows:
Wednesday, April 18, 2012 (11:00am – 2:00pm)
New York State Department of Transportation Earth Day Event
NYSDOT offices, 50 Wolf Road, Colonie, New York
CDTA Travel Trainers will be on hand to provide NYSDOT employees and outside attendees with information on environmental public transportation initiatives and sustainable options, including education on the Route 5 BusPlus limited stop service.
Thursday, April 19, 2012 (11:00am – 1:00pm)
US General Services Administration Earth Day event
Leo O’Brien Building, Albany, New York
CDTA Travel Trainers will staff a booth, next to the computer, Electronic and Metal Recycling area, to highlight CDTA’s environmental initiatives and services.
Wednesday April 25, 2012 (12:00pm – 1:30pm)
GE Global Research Center – “We C Green” employee fair
GE facility, Niskayuna, New York
CDTA will display a hybrid bus and set up an informational booth staffed by CDTA Travel Trainers at GE Global Research Center as part of the “We C Green” Earth day scavenger hunt event for employees.
Thursday, April 26, 2012 (9:00am – 3:00pm)
CDTA, Community bike rack pickup for Capital Region Bike Rack program
Albany Division, 110 Watervliet Avenue
CDTA will distribute bike racks to 28 organizations and businesses as part of the 2012 Capital Region Bike Rack Program. Applications were approved for a total of 141 bike racks, which will provide an additional 325 secure bike parking spaces in the Capital Region this spring. This is the 3rd year of the Bike rack program totaling 716 bike rack installations and offering 1754 safe bike parking spots throughout the Capital Region.This program complements CDTA’s bikeable bus program with 250 regular route buses equipped with dual bike racks. Last year, over 62,000 bikeable rides were taken on CDTA buses.
Saturday, May 6, 2012 (10:00am – 4:00pm)
Albany Bicycle Coalition's Second Annual Bike EXPO
Lake House in Washington Park, Albany, NY
CDTA will set up hybrid Bikeable bus at the event to demonstrate how to use the bike racks on the buses. The Expo will include participants from throughout the Capital Region – bicycle shops, vendors, community groups, and advocacy organizations. NYBC has invited local, state and federal legislators to attend the Expo to learn about the benefits of bicycling and the bicycling needs of constituents.
CDTA environmental initiatives include hybrid bus technology, BusPlus limited stop service, bikeable buses, solar trash compactors, shelters and bus stop signage, the Capital Region Bike Rack program, transit-oriented development, ride matching and other sustainable travel options.
About CDTA
CDTA was created in 1970 by the New York State Legislature as a public benefit corporation to provide regional transportation services by rail, bus, water and air. Today CDTA is the premier mobility provider in the Capital Region, operating regular route bus service, shuttle systems, Northway Commuter services, and STAR services. CDTA owns and operates the Rensselaer Rail and Saratoga Springs Train Stations, and is leading the the Schenectady Station renovation project. CDTA promotes vanpool and carpool use, works with human service agencies to expand transportation options and linkages, and is a strong advocate for smart growth, pedestrian friendly site and road design, and bicycle accommodations.
CDTA is a flexible and innovative company that responds to the changing needs of the Capital Region. Today, over 650 people are part of the organization all working together to deliver a system that transports more than 50,000 customers each weekday.
For more information regarding CDTA services, visit www.cdta.org. To stay connected with CDTA’s latest initiatives, visit facebook.com/CDTAiride or follow us on twitter (@CDTA).
