THE ITHACAN

Commentary: Accessible public transportation is key to addressing environmental issues

By Caitlyn O'Dell • April 3, 2024

Climate change poses a severe threat to the planet, evident in unpredictable weather patterns during seasonal transitions. As awareness of these changes grows, so does the realization of the need for action to reduce our impact on the environment. One prominent discussion revolves around reducing vehicle emissions, which not only contribute to atmospheric risks like ozone, methane and carbon monoxide, but also raise broader public health concerns related to air and noise pollution.

Local community groups rally to remove TCAT ride fares

By Aubren Villasenor, Staff Writer • May 3, 2023

The Ithaca Democratic Socialists of America and the Ithaca Sunrise Movement rallied on May 2 to remove ride fares from local public transport.

Cornell agrees to 5% increase in underwriter funding for TCAT

By Noa Ran-Ressler, Assistant News Editor • February 1, 2023

TCAT had requested an 8% increase from its three underwriters, including Cornell University, which agreed Jan. 20 to increase funding by 5%, rejecting the 8% increase.

TCAT awarded state funding for electric mobility project

By Syd Pierre, News Editor • November 30, 2022

TCAT was awarded $7 million from the New York Clean Transportation Prize program for its participation in the Electric Mobility challenge.

Free public transportation is a necessity for Ithaca

By The Ithacan • September 14, 2022

This will be a costly endeavor, but it will protect Ithaca students and residents from walking home past 9 p.m. in the frigid cold of our winters.

Commentary: Free transport is imperative for a thriving Ithaca

By David Florentin • September 7, 2022

Ithaca prides itself on its inclusivity and diversity, yet it’s falling behind in an area that much of the population relies on: transportation.

Commentary: Students need free public transportation

By Neha Patnaik • October 7, 2021

Free public transportation that runs at all hours allows students to feel safe knowing there is a reliable public transportation service running in the area.

TCAT receives grant for energy efficient buses

By Alexis Manore, Contributing Writer • September 18, 2018

Thanks to a newly received grant, Tompkins Consolidated Area Transit announced Aug. 24 that it will have energy efficient buses operating on and off the Ithaca College campus in two years.

TCAT considers reducing summer runs due to staff shortage

By Michael Pyskaty, Staff Writer • March 30, 2016

The Tompkins Consolidated Area Transit Board of Directors is considering a plan to reduce service on certain bus routes over the summer, according to a press statement issued March 28.

Ithaca College students max out TCAT buses on weekend nights

By Michael Pyskaty, Staff Writer • February 11, 2016

The bus pulls forward, and then the driver hits the brakes. The mass of students lurches forward. One man loses his balance and stumbles toward the driver. A woman repeatedly says “I’m not drunk! I’m just tired,” and then promptly tries to fall asleep standing up...

House bill could cause TCAT to lose $200,000 in funding

By Michael Pyskaty, Contributing Writer • November 11, 2015

Tompkins Consolidated Area Transit could soon lose $200,000 of federal funding per year, based on a bill recently passed by the U.S. House of Representatives. The long-term highway bill, the “DRIVE...