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Capital District Transportation Authority (CDTA)

110 Watervliet Avenue
Albany, NY 12206
United States
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a purple CDPHP bikeshare bicycle sits on a sidewalk
The pilot will offer reduced monthly passes to the bikeshare system for residents of Capital Woods Homes.
July 30, 2025
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CDTA bus rolls down empty street
The Capital District Transportation Authority ended its 2025 fiscal year with over 18.4 million boardings throughout the system.
May 2, 2025
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three people stand outside of manning blvd mobility hub entrance
The Manning Boulevard Mobility Hub, along with the past two mobility hubs that have been established, features upgraded waiting areas with high-level lighting, heated shelters...
Dec. 27, 2024
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CDTA cuts ribbon on second mobility hub,
The mobility hub, located in Troy, N.Y., will encourage public transit use and make it easier for customers, pedestrians and motorists to travel throughout the city.
Oct. 29, 2024
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CDTA partners with Luminator Technology Group to install mirrorless driver assistance system across New York State .
The video system reduces glare and lateral blind spots, and the high-resolution camera provides a wider and clearer view than traditional mirrors, especially during inclement...
Oct. 7, 2024
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CDTA's new scooters will be available in capital region cities in October.
The new electric scooter pilot program, SCOOT, will be tested in select New York cities in the following weeks.
Oct. 3, 2024
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The Capital District Transportation Authority has announced Ellis Medicine has joined its Universal Access Program.
Through the Universal Access Program, Ellis Medicine employees will have access to unlimited ridership within CDTA’s service network.
Aug. 9, 2024
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A rendering of Manning Boulevard Mobility Hub.
Construction on the Manning Boulevard Mobility Hub, which will be CDTA’s third mobility hub, is expected to last through the end of August.
July 15, 2024
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Basile has been with the CDTA for the past 43 years.
Basile has been with CDTA for the past 43 years and has spent the past 15 years as CEO.
June 27, 2024
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Downtown Troy Business Improvement District has joined CDTA's Universal Access Program.
Employees of businesses that are part of the Downtown Troy BID will have unlimited ridership within CDTA’s service network.
May 17, 2024

Blogs

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CDTA recently won a $25 million federal grant through FTA's Bus and Bus Facilities Program.
CDTA has a proven track record of completing FTA funded capital projects on time and within budget.
Nov. 4, 2022
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New BRT service began on CDTA's Blue Line Nov. 8, 2020.
CDTA has a proven track record of completing most FTA-funded capital projects on time and within budget.
Nov. 8, 2020

News

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A graphic of the Moovit and Capital District Transportation Authority partnership.
Navigator is powered by Moovit and enables riders to plan trips, track vehicles in real time, pay fares and book on-demand services.
April 16, 2026
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A Capital District Transportation Authority bus.
The plan includes capital investments in Glens Falls, N.Y., as well as shelter updates and a continuation of the agency’s annual fleet replacement plan to purchase 36 vehicles...
March 27, 2026
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Two ambassadors chat with a passenger.
The program is designed to provide system guidance and promote community engagement.
Feb. 26, 2026

Articles

Brandon Lewis
Christopher Desany (top left), Polly Trottenberg (top right), Collie Greenwood (bottom left), Jaime Kazlo (bottom right) and Patricia Cooper (middle).
Personnel updates from around the public transit industry.
July 18, 2025
Brandon Lewis
Brian Smith (top left), Steve Martingano (middle), Ronald Forrest (top right), Daphne Cross (bottom left) and Frank Annicaro (bottom right).
Personnel updates from around the public transit industry.
May 16, 2025
Alameda-Contra Costa Transit District (AC Transit), Baltimore City Department of Transportation (BCDOT), Capital District Transportation Authority (CDTA) and the Detroit Department of Transportation (DDOT)
AC Transit Board of Directors has appointed Kathleen Kelly as its new transit district's interim general manager, Veronica P. McBeth has been named its new director of BCDOT, CDTA Vice President of Finance and Administration Michael Collins will be taking on the position of interim CEO and Detroit People Mover General Manager (GM) Robert Cramer has been named Detroit, Mich,’sthe new executive director of transit for Detroit.
Personnel updates from around the transit industry.
Dec. 20, 2024
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The summer schedule includes expanded service to 19 stops in the downtown Albany, N.Y., area to accommodate the tourist season.
July 2, 2024
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CDTA will be transitioning GGFT employees and assets to its system and reaching out to residents of Warren County to familiarize them with the CDTA brand. Warren County Board of Supervisors' voted to approve a merger between GGFT and CDTA this week.
GGFT assets and employees will be transitioned over to CDTA, a process expected to take several months.
May 12, 2023
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CDTA will use its CIG funding to deliver the region's third BRT route. The Washington Western BRT will connect the downtown Albany Bus Terminal to Crossgates Mall.
The funding is provided to the projects through the Capital Investment Grants Program and will help riders in Utah, New York state and Washington state better connect with services...
Sept. 27, 2021

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CDTA has awarded contracts to build two mobility hubs.
The agency has partnered with the city of Troy for its Liberty Square Mobility Hub and the city of Albany for its Manning Boulevard Mobility Hub.
April 25, 2024
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The CDTA approves $135.7 million 2024 operating budget.
A corresponding five-year capital plan will allow CDTA to introduce more mobility hubs and to undertake a comprehensive refresh of the BRT Red Line stations and infrastructure...
March 28, 2024
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CDTA introduces TransDASH performance monitoring platform.
TransDASH displays the agency’s past and current performance data in several areas relating to customer value, community value and taxpayer value.
March 14, 2024
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The Routing Company celebrates launch of CDTA's FLEX+ transit service.
The CDTA has partnered with TRC to provide riders with affordable and convenient transit service between downtown Albany, N.Y., and the Joseph L. Bruno Rail Station.
Jan. 30, 2024
Protect All Children from Trafficking has launched the Transit Against Child Trafficking program to enable riders and transportation employees to become more than bystanders in...
Jan. 10, 2024
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CDTA completes merger with Greater Glens Falls Transit.
CDTA began the merger of GGFT earlier this year with the installation of CDTA bus stop signs along GGFT routes.
Jan. 5, 2024
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CDTA ends year with ridership surge.
The CDTA is on track to finish the fiscal year in March 2024 with close to 16 million customer boardings.
Jan. 3, 2024
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The Capital District Transportation Authority (CDTA), Schenectady County Metroplex Development Authority and other community partners cut the ribbon today, Tuesday, Dec. 12, at the Gateway Mobility Hub in Schenectady.
The Gateway Mobility Hub will act as a transit-specific focus area that will accommodate up to 10 transit routes, including CDTA’s Red Line BRT, DRIVE and CDPHP Cycle.
Dec. 13, 2023
The new deployment is anticipated to commence early 2024 and is expected to initiate transit service between downtown Albany and the Joseph L. Bruno Rail Station
Nov. 21, 2023
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The CDTA has launched the BusPlus Purple Line BRT.
CDTA’s third BRT will connect customers with downtown Albany, the College of St. Rose, Harriman Campus, University at Albany and Crossgates Mall in Guilderland.
Nov. 8, 2023
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Greater Glens Falls Transit has merged with CDTA.
The Warren County Board of Supervisors passed a resolution in May to join the CDTA, with the merger giving customers in Warren County increased accessibility to transportation...
Oct. 31, 2023
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CDTA is set to roll out its BusPlus Purple Line BRT Nov. 5.
The BusPlus Purple Line is CDTA’s third BRT and will run along the Washington and Western Avenue corridors.
Oct. 27, 2023