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.

TCAT staffing shortage impacts service for the college

By Syd Pierre, Editor In Chief • September 7, 2022

The TCAT released its Fall 2022 route schedule, which has notably fewer routes for Ithaca College students due to staffing reductions. 

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.

New bus shelter outside Park Hall to be installed this fall

By Frankie Walls and Syd Pierre • August 26, 2021

Ithaca College is planning to install a bus shelter outside of Roy H. Park Hall. The decision was made after students requested the shelter.

Possible COVID-19 exposures at Ithaca Ale House and TCAT bus

By Caitlin Holtzman, Editor in Chief • November 30, 2020

The Tompkins County Health Department announced possible COVID-19 exposures at the Ithaca Ale House in Ithaca and on the TCAT Route 32 bus.

TCAT adds two new routes to South Hill area

By Alex Hartzog, Staff Writer • September 4, 2019

The Tompkins Consolidated Area Transit Incorporated (TCAT) has added two new supplemental routes — the 11S and the 11N — to the South Hill area. 

TCAT recovers from delays caused by staffing and maintenance issues

By Cody Taylor, Staff Writer • April 9, 2019

The TCAT canceled a number of trips on high-frequency routes throughout March due to an aging fleet of buses and other complications.

SGC discusses religious holidays bill and changes to TCAT route

By Alexis Manore, Staff Writer • November 13, 2018

The SGC tabled a bill proposal for Jewish holiday accommodations and hosted a Tompkins Consolidated Area Transit focus group at its Nov. 12 meeting.

TCAT looks into reducing Route 11 services

By Cody Taylor, Contributing Writer • November 7, 2018

Ithaca College students may see a decrease in Tompkins Consolidated Area Transit Route 11 services as a result of decreased ridership on the route.

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.

Snapshot: Bus Ride Blues

By Evan Popp, Staff Writer • April 4, 2018

The second to last bus of the night arrives, and the students spring toward it, scrambling on board as if they are lost at sea and have found their lifeboat.