January 07, 2014
Service Will Accommodate Growing Ridership on BRT, Trunk & Commuter Routes
(Albany, N.Y.) – The Capital District Transportation Authority (CDTA) has announced a series of service changes that went into effect on Sunday, January 26, 2014 to meet growing demand. The improvements focus on expansion of the popular Universal Access program, better frequency for commuter services, and more hours for its signature service, BusPlus. Customers can find updated schedules by clicking the links below.
- Route #1 (Central Avenue) – Saturday frequency was increased to every 20 minutes from 8am-8pm providing relief for overcrowding.
- Route #12 (Washington Avenue) – Weekday frequency was increased to every 10 minutes during the afternoon & evening. Saturday service from 12pm-10pm will increase to every 15 minutes. Sunday frequency will be increased to every 20 minutes for a majority of the day.
- Route #224 (Albany-Troy-Rensselaer) – Weekday morning frequency was increased to every 15 minutes, while afternoon frequency will be increased to 20 minutes Monday - Friday.
- Route #712 (Harriman Campus/Patroon Creek) – A total of 9 round trips were added to address multiple work start times and enhance service for afternoon return trips.
- Route #719 (Voorheesville/Altamont) – The route saw five additional trips that will serve the Elm Avenue Park & Ride in Delmar.
- Route #737 (Corporate Woods/Airport) – Peak frequency was increased to every 30 minutes.
- Route #905 (BusPlus, Albany-Schenectady) – Saturday service was extended to 12:45am, while frequency was increased to every 15 minutes from 10am-7pm. Sunday night service was expanded to 12:15am.
For more information regarding these service changes or to view schedules, please visit www.cdta.org or call (518) 482-8822 to speak with a customer service representative. CDTA’s Customer Service Center is open seven days a week from 6am- 7pm on weekdays, 8am-6pm Saturdays and 8am-5pm on Sundays and holidays. To stay connected with CDTA’s latest initiatives, visit facebook.com/CDTAiride or follow us on twitter (@CDTA).
