Demolition and construction work at 411-415 College Ave. will prompt the detours of routes 30, 41, 51 and 70 starting Wed., May 27. They will not be able to serve Collegetown likely for about a month or until further notice. Routes 30, 51 and 70 will be rerouted onto Stewart Ave. on all trips. Riders Read More »
Many routes will be modified for the summer, but TCAT will still be operating reduced service to mirror lower demand when summer service starts Sun., May 24. Ridership is down to only about 5 percent of what it was before the coronavirus pandemic escalated state-at-home-directives and closings in mid-March. Restrictions are being lifted gradually, but Read More »
TCAT’s no-fare policy that went into effect in March to reduce any potential for the spread of the coronavirus between drivers and riders will extend to Tues., June 30. The TCAT Board of Directors called a special remote meeting today and voted unanimously to extend the policy for a second time since it first went Read More »
Public transportation riders must wear masks or face coverings to board and ride the bus starting 8 p.m., Fri., April 17, according to Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s executive order to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. TCAT bus operators may be able to provide masks, but supplies are limited and there are no guarantees they will Read More »
TCAT is taking as many precautions as possible to protect its riders and employees during the coronavirus crisis. The following is a list of questions and answers we compiled from the feedback we have been receiving from riders and the public. If your questions are not answered here, please send them to tcat@tcatmail.com and we Read More »
TCAT and paratransit provider Gadabout are taking precautions against the potential spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) while monitoring updates and heeding advice from health experts. TCAT and Gadabout, both of whom operate out of the same facility at 737 Willow Ave., are adhering to COVID-19 guidelines set forth by numerous agencies. They include the Read More »
TCAT’s winter-spring service will be in effect from Sun., Jan. 19, through Sat., May 23, with mostly minor changes and a return to full operations following reduced service during the holiday break. Passengers should check online or printed schedules for specific changes to make sure when to be at their stops. The Winter/Spring 2020 TCAT Read More »
The TCAT Board of Directors voted Thurs., Dec. 5, at its regularly scheduled meeting to place its focus on the Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport area as the location of its new facility. Following a site selection report from Wendel consultants, the final choice among seven locations was down to either the airport area at Warren Read More »
IF and WHEN bad weather strikes, please check the alerts section of our website or the Public Services Messages on TCAT’s Bus Tracker (on bottom left) for updates regarding snow detours and canceled service. You can also download the MyStop app for your mobile device and view or register to receive rider alerts and public Read More »
As the year winds down TCAT’s ridership continues to edge upward. And for the first time in five years, TCAT is exceeding previous-year numbers, thanks to Cornell University riders. On Thurs. afternoon, Dec. 6, year-to-date ridership hit the 4 million mark, a numerical threshold TCAT first met in 2012 and was since able to maintain Read More »