RIVER CORRIDOR BRT
Building 40 Miles Of Bus Rapid Transit

Overview

The Capital District Transportation Authority is building a 40-mile network of Bus Rapid Transit service to connect the Capital Region. CDTA is the only upstate transit system to build and operate BRT service, beginning with the introduction of the BRT Red Line, which provides rail-like service, along the Route 5 corridor linking Albany, Colonie, Niskayuna and Schenectady.

CDTA’s BRT network is expanding with a second line, travelling along the “River Corridor”, connecting neighborhoods, downtowns, and employment centers in communities adjacent to the Hudson River. The 16-mile BRT Blue Line will provide enhanced service from Albany’s South End to Menands, Watervliet, Troy, Cohoes, and Waterford.

This corridor produces 3 million transit rides annually and is undergoing a revitalization with developments that need more service. The Blue Line will serve a dense, urban corridor that connects offices, universities, shopping centers, retail districts, and residential areas in the heart of the Capital Region. These characteristics make it an excellent fit for Bus Rapid Transit service.

Blue Line service will be provided along two routes to provide more options for customers. One route will run from Delaware/Second Avenue to Cohoes, while the other route will run from South Pearl Street to Waterford. BRT offers limited stop service, improving traffic congestion on adjoining roadways. The Blue Line will feature the distinctive BusPlus branding scheme that signifies premium service. Customers will use large, and weather resistant stations, have access to real time information and complimentary Wi-Fi service.

Blue Line Overview