News

Have you considered taking public transportation in Albany? Are you nervous about riding the bus and want some guidance? Do you want to learn how to read a bus schedule? Join NNORC for a special program with CDTA to learn about their Travel Training program, a service for residents who want to learn how to travel using CDTA’s public transit route network. Spring is the perfect opportunity to learn to ride the CDTA and get out this summer.

CDTA offers half fare rates to citizens age 65 and over and for disabled individuals to use their fixed route bus service. Oni Cedeno, the CDTA Travel Trainer, will talk about CDTA’s Navigator program and take photos for your own Navigator ID card. (There is no charge for the Navigator ID.)

Customers who qualify for half fare will need a Navigator half fare photo ID card to pay reduced rates on the bus. This is the perfect opportunity to learn about CDTA and get your card.  

DATE: Tuesday, April 30
TIME: 1:30 p.m.
PLACE: APL’s Bach Branch (455 New Scotland Ave, Albany)
RSVP: Please RSVP to NNORC at 518-514-2023.

The June CDTA program was so successful that we’re taking it to the next level—learning how to use the bus system! Join us Thursday, September 13 at 11:00 a.m. We will be taking the bus from St. Sophia’s Greek Orthodox Church to Capital Rep in downtown Albany, and then back. You’ll be able to learn now to use the Navigator card (if you have one) and where you can go along the route downtown!
Oni Cedeno, CDTA Travel Trainer, will accompany us for this sample bus run. Travel training is available for residents to learn how to travel using CDTA’s public transit route. Park you car at St. Sophia’s. We will board the bus near their parking lot entrance (440 Whitehall Rd, Albany). Please bring $ 0.75 for each way ($1.50 total in change).  The trip takes roughly 25 minutes (50 minutes round trip). Buses are air-conditioned, but please bring a light jacket or water if needed.
Please call NNORC to register at 518-514-2023.
 

PROVIDING SUPPORT, SERVICES & RESOURCES FOR OUR COMMUNITY