Ithaca must stand with TCAT workers for a fair deal

By The Ithacan • March 20, 2025

Ithaca’s Tompkins Consolidated Area Transit system may soon come to a standstill, but not because of any mechanical failures; the workers who drive and keep the buses running are being pushed beyond...

TCAT union bus drivers and mechanics approve strike authorization

By Julian DeLucia, Assistant News Editor • March 14, 2025

On March 12, union bus drivers and mechanics at Tompkins Consolidated Area Transit, represented by United Auto Workers Local 2300, voted 84% in favor of authorizing a strike if it is needed in their current contract negotiation process.

TCAT Crash Course: how Ithaca College students travel around town

By Sarah Cochi, Julia Hargreaves, and Maddy Dombrow • April 12, 2024

Sarah Cochi takes a tour of Ithaca via Tompkins Consolidated Area Transit (TCAT). Starting at Ithaca College, Cochi explores Routes 11 and 15, which bring her to the Ithaca Commons, the Ithaca Shopping...

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.

Free TCAT rides extended for IC students during Spring 2024 semester

By Ryan Johnson, Senior Writer • January 22, 2024

In a Jan. 19 intercom post, Melanie Reyes, executive assistant in the Division of Finance and Administration at Ithaca College, announced the Tompkins County Consolidated Area Transit (TCAT) will continue to provide free rides during the spring semester to Ithaca College students with a valid college ID. 

IC covers TCAT bus fare bills for students

By Lorien Tyne, Editor-in-Chief • August 23, 2023

Ithaca College students can ride the Tompkins Consolidated Area Transit for free during Fall 2023 because the college administration chose to temporarily cover the bill for bus fares. This change will...

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.

Downtown Ithaca Alliance plans to create a new bus hub

By Vivian Rose • April 12, 2023

The Downtown Ithaca Alliance is currently looking into creating an intercity bus hub in the City of Ithaca for people to wait for buses that travel between cities.

Cornell agrees to 5% increase in underwriter funding for TCAT

By Noa Ran-Ressler, Managing 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, Editor In Chief • November 30, 2022

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

SGC discusses campus sustainability and planned bills

By Emma Kersting, Podcast Editor • October 26, 2022

At the Ithaca College Student Governance Council (SGC) meeting Oct. 24, the senate met with Scott Doyle ’98, director of Energy Management and Sustainability.

Ithaca residents get on board with free TCAT campaign

By Noa Ran-Ressler, Managing Editor • September 14, 2022

Members of the Ithaca community have shown they are ready for free public transit. A petition was launched March 3 to make Tompkins Consolidated Area Transit (TCAT) free.