Capital District 

Coalition for Accessible Transportation

(518) 273-1110

(A Grassroots Disability Coalition located  in Albany, New York's  Capital Region)

Members of: 

The Council for Community Service of NYS, (CCSNYS)

The National Alliance of Public Transportation Advocates, (NAPTA)

Americans for Transportation Mobility, (ATM)

    Mission Statement

        The Capital District Coalition for Accessible Transportation was formed late May of 2002.  We are a multi-cultural organization comprised of various agencies, independent advocates, and representatives from the disabled community, many of which who rely on accessible transportation for their independence, employment and quality of life.  Our goals are for equal, safe accessible and affordable, especially public transit, for those who are disabled residing in the Capital Region.  None of us are affiliated with or employed by any transportation company or authority. Our priority is the disabled community.

"To never try, is to never succeed.  Reach for your dreams."

What are we doing aside from  addressing  complaints?

CDCAT provides information and links about our rights to equal transportation.  We work on all transportation issues, not just bus service.  We will explain different  available services such as ambulette's, wheelchair accessible taxi's, STAR, and CDTA's  fixed route buses do, and what the ADA mandates they do.  We're working towards the goals of truly accessible buses, taxis etc. This will take time. We'll be keeping you up-to-date on information we learn and changes.   Expect an eye opening experience.  We don't do things half-way.

            Our brochures are done! Check them out by clicking on the "Forms and Flyers" link. We have complaint forms that are usable for any transportation system, available by phone, email or US post office request. One form is Rate the Ride. That's our short checklist form and it's intended to do just that, rate the service and ride. The other is a longer complaint form for when something goes wrong that you want to handle in more detail. Both are available now, all for free. Give us a call at (518) 273-1110.

Want to be more involved? We need all the help we can get. E-mail or call.

Last Updated:  01/02/2008