The Capital District Transportation Authority (CDTA) Board has approved a $143 million operating budget and a $60 million capital plan for fiscal year 2027. The new plan, adopted on March 25, 2026, represents a 2.4% decrease in spending from last year as CDTA works to close a funding gap left by expiring federal COVID funds.
The budget prioritizes safety, reliability, and employee support, with wages and benefits making up over 70% of expenses. Capital projects include design work for a West Facility, intersection improvements on Church Street in Amsterdam, shelter upgrades, and the purchase of 36 new vehicles, including 10 hybrid buses and a hydrogen fuel cell bus pilot…