CDTA

Albany City School District students must live at least 1.5 miles away from their school in order to qualify for free bus fare. The district partners with the Capital District Transportation Authority to offer these rides. But some students say more transportation options are needed.

The Capital District Transportation Authority says it has seen significant growth in the past year. According to new CEO Frank Annicaro, the public transportation agency’s ridership levels have reached 120% of pre-pandemic levels. WAMC’s Sajina Shrestha attended the new CEO’s first State of The CDTA.

Saratoga Springs leaders and Capital District Transportation Authority officials held a public information session Wednesday to go over the coming changes to public transit in the Spa City.

CDTA buses traversing the Capital Region now bare marquees reminding riders that fares are required. It’s part of a new public awareness campaign aimed at increasing fare compliance and comes as other regional transit systems consider how to approach payment.

Riders of the Capital District Transportation Authority will soon be able to travel between Saratoga Springs and Glens Falls. The additional service comes even as CDTA is cutting routes elsewhere.

The Capital District Transportation Authority has welcomed its new CEO aboard.

The Capital District Transportation Authority expanded its service northward into Warren County a year ago. According to riders and officials, things have been running smoothly, with more changes to come.

The Capital District Transportation Authority is driving ahead with a pilot program meant to enhance drivers’ visibility.

A new partnership between the Capital District Transportation Authority and the Downtown Troy Business Improvement District will provide unlimited ridership for employees of businesses that belong to the BID.

The Town of Colonie, CDTA, and CDPHP are collaborating on a new bus stop at a busy medical complex.