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IFB #901-2019 Towing Service Provider
Tompkins Consolidated Area Transit, Inc. (TCAT, Inc.), an Ithaca, NY-based public transit agency, is welcoming bids to provide towing services for its transit buses, cutaway buses, and support vehicles. TCAT, Inc. has compiled general information and expected requirements within the attachment below. IFB: IFB 901-2019 Towing Service Provider w Federal Required Clauses Questions are open […]
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Route 82 will serve Maple Ave. in both directions, effective Tuesday, 9/3
Due to rider feedback, TCAT will revise its Route 82 schedule to travel in both directions on Maple Ave. on all trips starting Tues., Sept. 3. Though there will are no other significant changes, Route 82 riders should review the updated schedule for timing adjustments, which include earlier departure times by a few minutes at […]
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IFB #702-2019 Asphalt, Cold Patch Repairs (Parking Lot)
Tompkins Consolidated Area Transit, Inc. (TCAT, Inc.), an Ithaca, NY-based public transit agency, is welcoming proposals to repair parking lot at 737 Willow Ave. TCAT, Inc. has compiled general information and expected requirements within the attachment below. IFB: IFB 702-2019 Asphalt Repairs to Parking Lot w Fed Clauses Parking Lot Map: 003-A2_Site_Asphalt Repair for IFB […]
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It’s official: TCAT flattens fare structure to benefit rural riders
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 […]
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RFP #401-2019 Farebox Replacement
Tompkins Consolidated Area Transit, Inc. (TCAT, Inc.), an Ithaca, NY-based public transit agency, is welcoming proposals to provide farebox replacement to support fare collections associated with transit operations. TCAT, Inc. has compiled general information and expected requirements within the attachment below. RFP: TCAT RFP 401-2019 Farebox System Replacement_Fed Pricing Table: 401-2019 Price_Proposal_Forms_Blank Addendum 1: RFP […]
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Ducson Nguyen to lead TCAT Board of Directors in 2019
Community leader Ducson Nguyen took over as chairperson of the TCAT Board of Directors at its first meeting of the year Thursday night with a promise of “significant, but exciting challenges” ahead as the transit agency ramps ups to expand, improve and meet the demands of the future. Nguyen, a software engineer and Ithaca […]
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TCAT unveils its “Strategic Plan 2018-2030″
Tompkins Consolidated Area Transit, Inc. (TCAT) today released its comprehensive playbook charting the course for improved, integrated and expanded public transportation in Tompkins County through the next several years. TCAT’s “Strategic Plan 2018-2030” outlines both short-term and long-term goals for the agency to be the key driver in meeting a number of challenges driven by […]
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Number of year-to-date passenger trips hit 4 million mark
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 […]
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Notice to Vendors/Contractors – 2019 Projects Pipeline (Revised Sept 2019)
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 […]
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Red Cross lauds TCAT for helping tenants displaced by apartment fire last winter
TCAT was honored by the American Red Cross Southern Tier Chapter at its annual Volunteer Recognition Dinner in Apalachin, NY, on Wed., Sept., 27, with a Good Neighbors Award for helping evacuate tenants at an apartment building fire in Slaterville Springs last winter. It all stemmed from a freezing cold night on Fri., Dec, […]
