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Transportation Service & Resource Updates

The latest transportation-related service and resource updates in Tompkins County.

Take this 1-Minute Commuter Bus Survey

Do you live in Tioga or Broome Counties and work in Tompkins County? We need to hear from you!

Please complete the survey by November 15th at this link:  tinyurl.com/yc2raf8k

The survey is a project of Way2Go’s MoveTogether NY program in collaboration with GetThere of Broome County and the Rural Health Network of South Central New York to help develop new regional transit connections between counties.

Way2Go’s WayFinders Travel Training - Group Workshops and Tours

Do your staff or clients have questions about how to use local transportation services like TCAT, Gadabout, or CarShare? Do you want to try a new transportation option, but don’t know where to start?

Way2Go’s WayFinders will meet with your group, provide an overview of the transportation options in your area, and even take you on a tour using the mode of your choice. Our program has helped newcomers, seniors, people with disabilities, and caretakers navigate the transportation services in the area while gaining greater confidence using them.

For more information or to schedule a WayFinders visit, email info@way2go.org or call 607-272-2292 and ask to speak with a Way2Go Team member.

Ride Vouchers for Seniors

The County Office for the Aging (COFA) is offering vouchers for the GoGoGrandparent program, making Uber and Lyft rides more accessible and affordable for seniors.

Contact COFA at (607) 274-5482 for more information.
Visit tcgov.co/cofa for more information about COFA.

Bike More During BIKETOBER

Join GO ITHACA and partners for BIKETOBER! Ride a bike to your various destinations throughout the month and log your trips at lovetoride.net/ithaca for a chance to win prizes! Reduce your impact on the environment and experience firsthand the health benefits and cost savings of biking.

GO ITHACA offers excellent perks for choosing an environmentally friendly way to get around. Sign up at GoIthaca.org for special incentives to ride a bike, walk, take transit, or carpool.

BikeWalk Tompkins hosts bike-related activities all year round that may be of interest.

NEW! Tompkins Cortland Transit Connections

Great News! Traveling between Cortland County and Tompkins County is easy and convenient for TCAT and Cortland Transit users!

Review the new schedules and locations.

New TCAT Tfare app and FreeRyde Youth Pass Application

This is a friendly reminder that as of September 6th, the old mag-stripe Tcards and FreeRyde cards have expired and no longer work on any local TCAT bus. Riders without a pass must pay a full fare of $1.50 each way.

Visit the TCAT store at https://tcatbus.com/store/ for new passes.
Apply for a new youth FreeRyde Card at https://tcatbus.com/freeryde/2024

TCAT Fall Schedule and Ride Guide 

TCAT's fall schedule is in effect through January 11th. Review the TCAT Schedule & Guide or request a printed copy from TCAT. Ride guides specific to Cornell, Ithaca College (and soon for TC3 students) are posted here.

Highlights: More service added for West Hill and to meet incoming students’ needs

• Route 14S (West Hill shopper) is back! Offers one-seat rides with convenient service for West Hill residents to and from southwest shopping. Previously suspended due to shortages.
• Many routes on Route 15 (Southside Shopper) continue daily as Route 32 (Cornell/Airport)with one-seat rides to Cornell and the Airport.
• On Weekends, Route 11 (Ithaca College/Commons)offers convenience with one-seat rides between Ithaca College and southwest shopping by interlining with Route 15 (Southside Shopper).

• Route 90 (Cornell night service) returns with Saturday service.
• Route 92 (Cornell night service) returns.
• and more...

Your Input on the 2045 Long-Range Transportation Plan (LRTP)

The Ithaca Tompkins County Transportation Council welcomes comments on the plan until October and would like to hear from you about ideas and issues related to transportation in our community. Review the summarized LRTP PowerPoint Presentation and help shape the vision for transportation in our county by taking a short survey (survey open until July 19th).

Ithaca Carshare is Back

Ithaca Carshare is  accepting member applications. Please check your eligibility before applying.

Ithaca Bikeshare

Download the Ithaca Bikeshare app to find and reserve e-bikes. Visit the Ithaca Bikeshare website

Go Ithaca Program

New members of GO ITHACA receive a range of benefits to make their commute cheaper, greener, and more enjoyable. Membership to GOITHACA is FREE! Income-eligible members may qualify for the Easy Access Program's additional top-ups. Visit the GOITHACA website for sign-up information.

Last updated October 18, 2024