City
TCAT Braces for Drastically Reduced Ridership in Wake of Cancellation of On-Campus Classes
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As Cornell cancels in-person classes, TCAT prepares itself for a drop in riders.
Cornell University
Cornell, TCAT Release New Set of Guidelines as COVID-19 Spreads in the U.S.
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With the spread of the novel coronavirus, the University takes stringent measures to mitigate the effects.
divestment
Fossil Fuel Divestment Protesters Block Tower Road and East Avenue Intersection
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Protestors have blocked the intersection of Tower Road and East Avenue since 1 p.m. demanding that Cornell University end its investments in the fossil fuel industry, joining activists on campuses across the country on international divestment day.
Snow Day
With Snow Day Announced Midday, Confusion Rains Down on Cornell’s Campus
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Cornell announced the second snow day of the academic year — after some had already made it up the slope, arrived on central campus and sat through their first classes of the day.
TCAT
Bridgette Brady Named TCAT Chair
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Bridgette Brady, senior director of Cornell’s transportation and delivery services, assumed the role of the chair of the Tompkins Consolidated Area Transit board of directors on Jan. 23. She has served on the TCAT board for five years.
city of ithaca
After Ithaca’s Green New Deal, TCAT Charts Course for All-Electric Future
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As part of Green New Deal resolution, TCAT is expected to reduce carbon emissions from its vehicle fleet by transitioning to a completely battery-electric powered fleet by 2035.
Jessup Road
Monday Water Main Break Closes Jessup Road
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On Monday Jan. 20, a water main break caused parts of Jessup Road to close, with a crew working on fixing the damage into Tuesday evening. This closure forced commuters to reroute, using Cradit Farm Drive instead.
Crime
Vandals Shatter TCAT Bus Shelters, Put Construction Plans on Halt
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Vandals destroyed six TCAT bus shelters in the Ithaca area, causing financial damages and forcing the transportation company to halt scheduled renovations.
fall break
TCAT Offers Special Route Connecting Cornell and Farmers Market
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This Sunday, the TCAT will operate a one-day special route servicing Cornell’s campus and the Ithaca Farmers Market.
Transportation
Ithaca Ranked #1 ‘Very Small’ Car-Free City
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The news that Ithaca topped the car-free charts was exciting to TCAT’s general manager Scot Vanderpool, who said the metro can attribute its ranking to accessible alternative transportation means: Ithaca Car-Share, the introduction of LimeBikes, the large number of Cornell students walking to and from classes and the TCAT.