Those who can’t resist reading a good book on public transport have been rewarded by a city in Romania, which offered a free bus ride to anyone who read a book during their journey.
The initiative, which ran for a week in June, was proposed by Victor Miron, a book-lover and resident of Cluj-Napoca in north-western Romania.
Miron said that he wanted to “encourage more people to read on public transportation”.
He proposed his idea to the city’s mayor, Emil Boc, who then posted it to his followers on Facebook.
The idea received such an overwhelmingly warm response that a year later it was put into action.
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Friday, September 18, 2015
Thursday, December 13, 2012
CDTA to shift to exclusive use of monthly Rolling Swiper passes
The Capital District Transportation Authority (CDTA) will shift to the exclusive use of monthly Rolling Swiper passes beginning January 1, 2013. Rolling Swipers are offered at the same price as monthly passes while providing customers with more flexibility and convenience.
CDTA's 5-day and 7-day calendar passes will be replaced by their Rolling Swiper equivalents. A public education campaign entitled We're on your schedule now is underway to educate customers on the transition, and the added benefits of more flexibility, convenience and value.
The Rolling Swiper is a discounted monthly pass in 5-day ($55) and 7-day ($65) options, which are also available to eligible half fare customers. Rolling Swipers allow riders to start using their pass at any time, and customers who wish to remain on a calendar schedule just need to validate their new rolling pass at the beginning of the month. Rolling Swipers include a start date and end date printed on the back of the card for tracking convenience.
How Rolling Swipers work:
- Purchase either 5-day or 7-day Rolling Swiper at any CDTA sales
outlet or online
- Insert Rolling Swiper into the farebox for validation
- Swipe and go every time thereafter for a full month of rides
- Passes can be purchased and activated at any time
- Customers control their own schedule and maintain full value of
their pass
- Corporate partners have a simplified administrative process with
no returns
Improved technology over the past decade has taken CDTA customers from bus tokens to swipeable fare media. Rolling Swipers were first introduced in 2009 and now constitute 30% of pass sales across the system with more than half of CDTA customers using prepayment.
Rolling Swipers are available at cdta.org, at area Price Chopper Supermarkets, Hannaford Supermarkets, and ShopRite supermarkets, select Keybank locations and the CDTA Sales Center at 85 Watervliet Avenue in Albany. Window hours at the Sales Center are Monday-Friday from 9:00am - 5:00pm)
CDTA's 5-day and 7-day calendar passes will be replaced by their Rolling Swiper equivalents. A public education campaign entitled We're on your schedule now is underway to educate customers on the transition, and the added benefits of more flexibility, convenience and value.
The Rolling Swiper is a discounted monthly pass in 5-day ($55) and 7-day ($65) options, which are also available to eligible half fare customers. Rolling Swipers allow riders to start using their pass at any time, and customers who wish to remain on a calendar schedule just need to validate their new rolling pass at the beginning of the month. Rolling Swipers include a start date and end date printed on the back of the card for tracking convenience.
How Rolling Swipers work:
- Purchase either 5-day or 7-day Rolling Swiper at any CDTA sales
outlet or online
- Insert Rolling Swiper into the farebox for validation
- Swipe and go every time thereafter for a full month of rides
- Passes can be purchased and activated at any time
- Customers control their own schedule and maintain full value of
their pass
- Corporate partners have a simplified administrative process with
no returns
Improved technology over the past decade has taken CDTA customers from bus tokens to swipeable fare media. Rolling Swipers were first introduced in 2009 and now constitute 30% of pass sales across the system with more than half of CDTA customers using prepayment.
Rolling Swipers are available at cdta.org, at area Price Chopper Supermarkets, Hannaford Supermarkets, and ShopRite supermarkets, select Keybank locations and the CDTA Sales Center at 85 Watervliet Avenue in Albany. Window hours at the Sales Center are Monday-Friday from 9:00am - 5:00pm)
Saturday, November 12, 2011
Citizens for Public Transportation meeting
Citizens for Public Transportation will meet on Wednesday, November 16th from 5:30 PM to 7:30PM, at the main branch of the Troy Public Library, 100 Second Street, next to the County Courthouse, Troy, NY.
Bus riders are invited to come and state their concerns about issues of public transportation. Representatives of legislators at all levels are being invited and a representative of CDTA is planning to be present.
Bus riders are invited to come and state their concerns about issues of public transportation. Representatives of legislators at all levels are being invited and a representative of CDTA is planning to be present.
Thursday, October 06, 2011
New CDTA schedules now available
New Schedules Effective November 13, 2011 for:
Trunk Routes
Route 6 - Second / Whitehall
Route 7 – Glenmont
Route 10 – Western Avenue
Route 11 – UAlbany Shuttle
Route 12 – Washington Ave
Route 13 – New Scotland Avenue
Route 18 – Delaware Avenue
Neighborhood Routes
Route 100 – Mid City Belt
Route 114 – Madison / Washington
Route 116 – Albany / Menands
Route 125 – Clinton / Sand Creek
Route 138 – Allen / Livingston
Commuter Routes
Route 712 – Harriman Campus / Patroon Creek
Route 734 – Hackett / Buckingham Pond
Route 737 – Corporate Woods / Airport
Trunk Routes
Route 6 - Second / Whitehall
Route 7 – Glenmont
Route 10 – Western Avenue
Route 11 – UAlbany Shuttle
Route 12 – Washington Ave
Route 13 – New Scotland Avenue
Route 18 – Delaware Avenue
Neighborhood Routes
Route 100 – Mid City Belt
Route 114 – Madison / Washington
Route 116 – Albany / Menands
Route 125 – Clinton / Sand Creek
Route 138 – Allen / Livingston
Commuter Routes
Route 712 – Harriman Campus / Patroon Creek
Route 734 – Hackett / Buckingham Pond
Route 737 – Corporate Woods / Airport
Monday, September 19, 2011
Don't X Out Public Transit
Congressman John Mica Transportation Committee Chair is proposing a 35% cut in Federal funds to Mass Transportation, highway and bridges, So tomorrow there will be a press conference called Don't X Out Public Transit. CDTA and ATU 1321 invite you to join them in support American Public Transportation Association’s (APTA) Don’t X Out Public Transit Day to fight against transit cuts being proposed in Washington. Details as follows.
Don’t X Out Public Transit press event
Tuesday, September 20, 2011, 2:00PM
CDTA Offices (Albany)
110 Watervliet Avenue
Albany, NY 12206
For more information regarding Don’t X Out Public Transit campaign, please visit supporttransit.org.
Don’t X Out Public Transit press event
Tuesday, September 20, 2011, 2:00PM
CDTA Offices (Albany)
110 Watervliet Avenue
Albany, NY 12206
For more information regarding Don’t X Out Public Transit campaign, please visit supporttransit.org.
Sunday, August 07, 2011
CDTA ANNOUNCES SERVICE CHANGES TO BEGIN ON AUGUST 28TH
The Capital District Transportation Authority (CDTA) has announced, that the following service changes will go into effect over the next several weeks beginning on August 28, 2011.
Effective Sunday, August 28, 2011, the following service changes will go into effect.
•Routes 905 BusPlus, 355 Schenectady/Colonie and 1 Central Avenue, Route 5 services operating between downtown Albany and downtown Schenectady, will have more trips added in the morning and at night to enhance service reliability and improve connections.
•New schedules will be created for Park-N-Ride express services along Route 5 (Routes 530 Rotterdam Square Mall Express, 531 St. Luke’s Park and Ride Express, 532 Woodlawn Park and Ride Express) to provide better connections during peak commute hours.
Minor run time adjustments will be made to Route #280 (New schedule). The route will now operate every 50 minutes during mid day and evening hours to provide for better connections to trunk routes.
Effective Sunday, September 4, 2011, the 610 Shuttle will operate all trips as a fixed route only and will no longer perform deviations. All 610 Shuttle scheduled trips will serve all boarding/alighting on Old Wolf Rd, Metro Park Rd and Beltrone Living Center North Entrance. · Friday, August 26th will be the last day of service for Route #96 Rensselaer Rural.
Friday, September 2, 2011 will be the last day of service for Route #409 Clifton Park, Malta, Saratoga Springs shuttle.
For more info go here.
Effective Sunday, August 28, 2011, the following service changes will go into effect.
•Routes 905 BusPlus, 355 Schenectady/Colonie and 1 Central Avenue, Route 5 services operating between downtown Albany and downtown Schenectady, will have more trips added in the morning and at night to enhance service reliability and improve connections.
•New schedules will be created for Park-N-Ride express services along Route 5 (Routes 530 Rotterdam Square Mall Express, 531 St. Luke’s Park and Ride Express, 532 Woodlawn Park and Ride Express) to provide better connections during peak commute hours.
Minor run time adjustments will be made to Route #280 (New schedule). The route will now operate every 50 minutes during mid day and evening hours to provide for better connections to trunk routes.
Effective Sunday, September 4, 2011, the 610 Shuttle will operate all trips as a fixed route only and will no longer perform deviations. All 610 Shuttle scheduled trips will serve all boarding/alighting on Old Wolf Rd, Metro Park Rd and Beltrone Living Center North Entrance. · Friday, August 26th will be the last day of service for Route #96 Rensselaer Rural.
Friday, September 2, 2011 will be the last day of service for Route #409 Clifton Park, Malta, Saratoga Springs shuttle.
For more info go here.
Wednesday, June 29, 2011
CDTA major route restructuring: public meetings
From CDTA:
The Capital District Transportation Authority is undertaking a major route restructuring of its services in Albany County. The purpose is to establish a new routing network that better aligns services to demand because where people live, work, shop and travel has changed dramatically over the years. The planning for the new route system will be based on ridership data, future developments, and most importantly, input from riders and residents.
Meeting Calendar:
Thursday, July 7 4:00pm - 8:00pm
Arbor Hill / West Hill Branch - Albany Public Library
148 Henry Johnson Boulevard
Monday, July 11 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Albany Housing Authority Headquarters
200 South Pearl Street
Wednesday, July 13 4:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Branch - Albany Public Library
161 Washington Avenue
Thursday, July 14 4:00pm - 8:00pm
Pine Hills Branch - Albany Public Library
517 Western Avenue
The Capital District Transportation Authority is undertaking a major route restructuring of its services in Albany County. The purpose is to establish a new routing network that better aligns services to demand because where people live, work, shop and travel has changed dramatically over the years. The planning for the new route system will be based on ridership data, future developments, and most importantly, input from riders and residents.
Meeting Calendar:
Thursday, July 7 4:00pm - 8:00pm
Arbor Hill / West Hill Branch - Albany Public Library
148 Henry Johnson Boulevard
Monday, July 11 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Albany Housing Authority Headquarters
200 South Pearl Street
Wednesday, July 13 4:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Branch - Albany Public Library
161 Washington Avenue
Thursday, July 14 4:00pm - 8:00pm
Pine Hills Branch - Albany Public Library
517 Western Avenue
Thursday, June 09, 2011
Dump the Pump. Save Money. Ride Transit.
From CDTA:
With the return of high gas prices, CDTA will join with other public transportation systems nationwide to participate in the sixth annual National Dump the Pump Day on Thursday, June 16. The slogan of this year's National Dump the Pump Day is Dump the Pump. Save Money. Ride Transit.
According to the latest APTA Transit Savings Report, individuals in a two-person household can save an average of more than $10,000 annually by downsizing to one car.
Take the Dump the Pump pledge at www.cdta.org by Wednesday, June 15th and receive a free CDTA day pass in the mail to use anytime and anywhere you would like and qualify to win up to $100.00 worth of free non-expiration CDTA passes of your choice. The Dump the Pump winner will be announced on the website during the week of June 20th.
One winner, one registration per person only.
With the return of high gas prices, CDTA will join with other public transportation systems nationwide to participate in the sixth annual National Dump the Pump Day on Thursday, June 16. The slogan of this year's National Dump the Pump Day is Dump the Pump. Save Money. Ride Transit.
According to the latest APTA Transit Savings Report, individuals in a two-person household can save an average of more than $10,000 annually by downsizing to one car.
Take the Dump the Pump pledge at www.cdta.org by Wednesday, June 15th and receive a free CDTA day pass in the mail to use anytime and anywhere you would like and qualify to win up to $100.00 worth of free non-expiration CDTA passes of your choice. The Dump the Pump winner will be announced on the website during the week of June 20th.
One winner, one registration per person only.
Friday, May 27, 2011
CDTA Memorial Day schedule
The Capital District Transportation Authority (CDTA) announced that on Memorial Day, Monday, May 30, 2011, buses will operate on a Sunday/Holiday schedule. NX will not run. Regular weekday service will resume on Tuesday, May 31, 2011.
In addition, service will be temporarily rerouted to accommodate various Capital Region Memorial Day parades, including the Monday 9 a.m. albany parade, which will reroute the #1, #10, #12, #13, #22, and #905. Call 482-8822 for more details.
In addition, service will be temporarily rerouted to accommodate various Capital Region Memorial Day parades, including the Monday 9 a.m. albany parade, which will reroute the #1, #10, #12, #13, #22, and #905. Call 482-8822 for more details.
Saturday, May 14, 2011
Citizens for Public Transportation Meeting
Albany Common Council President Carolyn McLaughlin will be the guest speaker at the next meeting of Citizens for Public Transportation.
When: Wednesday May 18th - 7:00 PM
Where: Unitarian Universalist Society, 405 Washington Avenue, Albany.
All are welcome
When: Wednesday May 18th - 7:00 PM
Where: Unitarian Universalist Society, 405 Washington Avenue, Albany.
All are welcome
Monday, May 09, 2011
Paul Bray column on Bus Plus
Bus Plus needs our help to work by Paul Bray
Times-Union Sunday, May 8, 2011
If Bus Plus is going to meet its transformational potential of bringing us closer together, increasing cost-effective and inter-generational mobility and fostering a prosperous 21st century economy, we all need to participate beginning now.
Times-Union Sunday, May 8, 2011
If Bus Plus is going to meet its transformational potential of bringing us closer together, increasing cost-effective and inter-generational mobility and fostering a prosperous 21st century economy, we all need to participate beginning now.
Wednesday, April 20, 2011
Citizens for Public Transportation meeting tonight-note venue
Citizens for Public Transportation will meet this Wednesday evening at 7:00 PM at the Unitarian Universalist Society, 405 Washington Avenue, Albany. Bill Ritchie, head of the Albany County Central Federation of Labor will speak about organizing effective demonstrations.
Please note the change of location.
Please note the change of location.
Sunday, February 20, 2011
Proposed Fare for new CDTA BusPlus Service
A Public hearing will be held by the Capital District Transportation Authority (CDTA) and its subsidiary companies with respect to the proposed fare for CDTA’s new limited stop BusPlus service to premiere on Route 5 on April 4, 2011. A Public hearing will be held on the following day and time and location:
Monday, February 28, 2011, 5:00-7:00pm
Albany Public Library
161 Washington Avenue
Albany, New York 12210
The proposed fare structure is set forth below:
BusPlus fare
Cash fare– the cash fare for BusPlus service will be $2.00 per ride.
Prepaid fare – prepaid passes willoffer same fare price as CDTA’s regular route system, with discounts at $1.50 per ride or less
Customers with Disabilities and seniors, Cash fare– pay half the cash fare, at $1.00 per ride, using valid ID
Monday, February 28, 2011, 5:00-7:00pm
Albany Public Library
161 Washington Avenue
Albany, New York 12210
The proposed fare structure is set forth below:
BusPlus fare
Cash fare– the cash fare for BusPlus service will be $2.00 per ride.
Prepaid fare – prepaid passes willoffer same fare price as CDTA’s regular route system, with discounts at $1.50 per ride or less
Customers with Disabilities and seniors, Cash fare– pay half the cash fare, at $1.00 per ride, using valid ID
Monday, February 14, 2011
Notice of Public Hearing: Proposed Fare for new CDTA BusPlus Service
A Public hearing will be held by the Capital District Transportation Authority (CDTA) and its subsidiary companies with respect to the proposed fare for CDTA’s new limited stop BusPlus service to premiere on Route 5 on April 4, 2011. A Public hearing will be held on the following day and time and location:
Monday, February 28, 2011, 5:00-7:00pm
Albany Public Library
161 Washington Avenue
Albany, New York 12210
The proposed fare structure is set forth below:
BusPlus fare
Cash fare– the cash fare for BusPlus service will be $2.00 per ride.
Prepaid fare – prepaid passes willoffer same fare price as CDTA’s regular route system, with discounts at $1.50 per ride or less
Customers with Disabilities and seniors, Cash fare– pay half the cash fare, at $1.00 per ride, using valid ID
More info HERE.
Monday, February 28, 2011, 5:00-7:00pm
Albany Public Library
161 Washington Avenue
Albany, New York 12210
The proposed fare structure is set forth below:
BusPlus fare
Cash fare– the cash fare for BusPlus service will be $2.00 per ride.
Prepaid fare – prepaid passes willoffer same fare price as CDTA’s regular route system, with discounts at $1.50 per ride or less
Customers with Disabilities and seniors, Cash fare– pay half the cash fare, at $1.00 per ride, using valid ID
More info HERE.
Tuesday, June 22, 2010
Bus meeting in SCHENECTADY
Citizens for Public Transportation will hold its monthly meeting in Schenectady this month, on Monday, June 28th. Susan Savage, chairwoman of the Schenectady County Legislature, will be the special guest. Discussion wil focus on bus transportation issues in Schenectady.
Time: Monday, June 28th - 7:00 PM
Place: Schenectady Public Library, 99 Clinton Street, Schenectady
All are welcome.
Time: Monday, June 28th - 7:00 PM
Place: Schenectady Public Library, 99 Clinton Street, Schenectady
All are welcome.
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
Citizens for Public Transportation Meeting
Wednesday at 7:00 PM at the Albany Public Library, Washington Avenue
Guest Speakers: Paula Simpson, ARISE Member and President of Dot to Dot People
and
Glenn Robinson, Executive Director of the Environmental Justice Project.
Mr Robinson will discuss his program's Transportation Equity Toolkit to Lobby for Change
All are welcome.
Guest Speakers: Paula Simpson, ARISE Member and President of Dot to Dot People
and
Glenn Robinson, Executive Director of the Environmental Justice Project.
Mr Robinson will discuss his program's Transportation Equity Toolkit to Lobby for Change
All are welcome.
Monday, March 15, 2010
Citizens for Public Transportation meeting
Citizens for Public Transportation meeting 3/17 at 7pm at Albany Library, 161 Washington Ave, Albany.
They will discuss the 2030 Albany Plan, which deals with ways to improve Albany. There are forms on this to be filled out. There is also a letter writing to the State legislature campaign that will be initiated at this meeting.
Call Lucille at 436-1944 for more details.
They will discuss the 2030 Albany Plan, which deals with ways to improve Albany. There are forms on this to be filled out. There is also a letter writing to the State legislature campaign that will be initiated at this meeting.
Call Lucille at 436-1944 for more details.
Tuesday, January 19, 2010
Citizens for Public Transportation Meeting Wed. Jan 20th
Citizens for Public Transportation will meet this Wednesday at 7:00 PM at the Albany Public Library, Washington Ave.
Guest speakers will be two members of a newly formed group in Albany's South End, called A Village. The group was formed by concerned citizens seeking to organize for changes in bus service. All are welcome!!
Guest speakers will be two members of a newly formed group in Albany's South End, called A Village. The group was formed by concerned citizens seeking to organize for changes in bus service. All are welcome!!
Monday, December 14, 2009
Citizens for Public Transportation Meeting
Citizens for Public Transportation will meet Wednesday, December 16 at 7:00 PM at the Albany Public Library, Washington Avenue. Albany County Supervisor Michael breslin has been invited to attend and address current bus concerns.
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Meeting Wednesday to discuss CDTA cuts
Councilman Dominick Calsolaro (Albany, First Ward) will be the guest speaker a meeting Wednesday of Citizens for Public Transportation.
Calsolaro said he was asked to discuss recent cutbacks at the Capital District Transportation Authority and the elimination of stops on numerous routes throughout the region...
The meeting is scheduled for 7 p.m. at the Albany Public Library's main branch at 161 Washington Ave.
Read more here.
Calsolaro said he was asked to discuss recent cutbacks at the Capital District Transportation Authority and the elimination of stops on numerous routes throughout the region...
The meeting is scheduled for 7 p.m. at the Albany Public Library's main branch at 161 Washington Ave.
Read more here.
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