As announced earlier this summer, the TCAT Board of Directors voted to eliminate the two-zone fare system that had been in effect since January 2012. Effective Sun., Aug. 25, fares will cap at $1.50 for a single adult ride and at 75 cents rides for seniors, youth 17 and under, and persons with disabilities for […]
It’s a bit unusual, but TCAT planners this year are dividing TCAT’s fall service period into two phases to give them more flexibility in improving service sooner rather than later with the impending arrival of nine new replacement buses. The first phase will be from Sun., Aug. 25, through Sat., Oct. 26, followed by a […]
Due to construction, Muriel St., between Rose Hill Rd. and Hanshaw Rd., is closed, prompting Route 31 to detourt. Construction is expected to be completed sometime in October. TCAT will alert passengers with updates on the construction project. TCAT is unable to serve stops at: 128 Muriel St. stop. Those riders should instead pick up […]
A detour for bridge replacement project over Fall Creek at NYS Rts. 38 and 366 in Freeville for Routes 40, 43 and 74 will remain in effect Mon., July 15, as previously scheduled. However, routes will return to normal service on Tues., July 16 with the detour going back into effect Mon., July 22 – […]
Geography will no longer factor into the cost of riding a bus in Tompkins County starting in late summer. The TCAT’s Board of Directors unanimously agreed in June to eliminate TCAT’s two-zone fare structure, effective Sun., Aug., 25, the start of TCAT’s fall service period. Fares will cap at $1.50 for a single adult ride […]
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 […]
Within the next six months TCAT will be bidding requirements for the following: Chemical fire suppression system Employee Break Area Cabinetry Replacement Concrete Flooring Restoration for our Garage Computer Upgrades Facility Security Cameras Upgrade Generator Replacement Masonry Repairs IT Internal Infrastructure Upgrade Transit Development Plan TSP Feasibility Study This list is subject to change prior […]