Central New York Regional Transportation Authority - Centro

Dan + Shay, along with special guests Jake Owen and Dylan Marlowe, are at theEmpower Federal Credit Union Amphitheater at Lakeview on Friday, July 26th. Don't wait "10,000 Hours" in traffic. Take Centro's Amp Express shuttle! The Amp Express shuttle from the Syracuse Transit Hub will begin at 5pm. For more information, go to https://bit.ly/4bUGZqB.

Centro will be participating in the CNY Fair Housing Community Housing Fair on Thursday, July 25th, from 4pm - 6:30pm at STEAM at Dr. King Elementary School located at 416 E. Raynor St, Syracuse, NY 13202. For more information on available opportunities and to apply online, visit www.centro.org/careers

Carlos Santana and Counting Crows are at the Empower Federal Credit Union Amphitheater at Lakeview on Wednesday, July 24th. See how "Smooth" the ride is on Centro's Amp Express shuttle! The Amp Express shuttle from the Syracuse Transit Hub will begin at 5pm. For more information, go to https://bit.ly/3LFxZuI.

The Syracuse Arts & Crafts Festival (7/26 - 7/28) AND the Northeast Jazz & Wine Festival (7/26 & 7/37) are taking place this weekend! Traffic advisories and street closings in and around Columbus Circle and S Salina St. may impact travel patterns for some Centro buses Friday through Sunday.

To ensure you receive timely alerts associated with bus detours/delays go to https://www.centro.org/alerts and sign up for Centro's Service Alert program.

Yesterday, Centro hosted the New York Public Transit Association's Public Transit Leadership Institute (PTLI) program class of 2024. PTLI is a year-long professional development program that provides an opportunity for future transit leaders to further develop their skills and network with other transit leaders throughout New York State. During their session participants listened to presentations from Centro staff and went on a tour of the facility!

under the instruction and mentoring of experienced transit industry executives and other leaders, provides training in core areas of transit and leadership for professional development and career expansion

City of Rome Service Update

The Syracuse Mets are hosting a 3-game Homestand against the Rochester Red Wings from July 19th – July 21st. Need a ride? Let Centro take you out to the ballgame! For more information visit https://bit.ly/3W0zCtc.

PUBLIC NOTICE: Centro to hear public comments regarding service changes implemented in September 2023 to the SY84 Mattydale bus route. For more information, please visit: https://www.centro.org/about-Centro/meetings-and-events.

Centro looks for more funding to acquire hydrogen fuel cell buses. https://spectrumlocalnews.com/nys/central-ny/CTV/2024/02/12/centro-hydrogen-fuel-cell-buses

Centro looks for more funding to acquire hydrogen fuel cell buses The company is looking to secure grants to cover costs.

Jordan Davis and special guests Mitchell Tenpenny and Ashley Cooke are at the Empower Federal Credit Union Amphitheater at Lakeview on Thursday, July 18th. Avoid any "Detours" and traffic on Centro's Amp Express shuttle! The Amp Express shuttle from the Syracuse Transit Hub will begin at 5pm. For more information, go to https://bit.ly/46csKwo.

Effective 1:40pm on 7/17/24 all ROME 6 service is being suspended until further notice due to unsafe road conditions.

NOTICE: Rome6 Route
Starting with the 12:40pm line-up buses will operate the following detour:

From Transit Hub: Regular Route

To Transit Hub: Regular Route to Court St, R on North James St, L on Embargo St, L on Madison St, L on Liberty St to the Hub

UPDATE: Rome5 Route
Effective 11:40am buses will operate the following detour:

From Transit Hub: Regular Route to L on James St, R on Court St, L on Black River to Regular Rt.

To Transit Hub: Regular Route to R on Embargo St, L on George St, L on Liberty St to Regular Rt.

UPDATE: Rome5 Route
Starting with the 10:45am line-up buses will operate the following detour:

From Transit Hub:
Regular Route

To Transit Hub:
Regular Route to
Right on Embargo St. to
Left on George St. to
Left on Liberty St. to
Regular Route

If you see something, say something! Report unattended items to the bus operator, uniformed security officer, or law enforcement authorities. Help keep our bus services safe!

Centro's travel trainers recently engaged with participants from Copper City Community Connection on how to travel on Centro buses! To learn more about Centro’s Travel Training program or to schedule an appointment with a travel trainer, contact us at [email protected] or call (315) 442-3366.

Centro has been awarded $7,260,435 through the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) Low and No Emission Vehicle Grant Program.

Hey Centro riders, have you seen the new and improved Ticket Vending Machines at the Syracuse and Utica Hubs? The customer-friendly interface features and chip card reader make these machines quick, reliable, and easy to use!

NOTICE: Due to the 2024 Boilermaker Road Race a number of streets will be closed in and around downtown Utica on July 13th & 14th. Centro bus routes may be impacted, so please plan accordingly.

As a reminder, customers wishing to receive email and/or text alerts concerning Centro detours and delays can sign up at www.centro.org/alerts

This week, NYS Senator Rachel May and Assemblyman Al Stirpe visited Centro’s Syracuse facility to get a behind-the-scenes look at what’s involved in ensuring that our community has access to public transportation. Centro representatives thanked the Senator and Assemblyman for their continued support of public transportation. The Senator and Assemblyman were also treated to a tour of the facility and received an update on key Centro service initiatives.

Jason Aldean and special guests Hailey Whitters, Chase Matthew, Austin Snell, and
Dee Jay Silver are at the Empower Federal Credit Union Amphitheater at Lakeview on Thursday, July 11th. "Take a Little Ride" on Centro's Amp Express shuttle! The Amp Express shuttle from the Syracuse Transit Hub will begin at 5:30pm. For more information, go to https://bit.ly/3zBOMwe.

Members of Centro's maintenance department recently attended a "Train the Trainer" course at Metro Bus & Rail, where they gained valuable insight on how to be effective instructors. Participants learned about and applied lesson planning basics, best practices, and successful frameworks to the transportation environment. Thank you to the International Transportation Learning Center for teaching our employees how to bring labor and management together in public transportation to build better worker training.

The Syracuse Mets are back at NBT Bank Stadium to host a 6-game Homestand against the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders from July 9th – July 14th. Need a ride? Let Centro take you out to the ballgame!

Hey Centro riders! Contactless payment options are now available on Centro buses. Just tap your credit card to pay and be on your way! It’s that simple. Learn more at https://www.centro.org/.

Centro's travel trainers recently engaged with participants from Upstate Caring Partners on how to travel on Centro buses! To learn more about Centro’s Travel Training program or to schedule an appointment with a travel trainer, contact us at [email protected] or call (315) 442-3366.

To Our Valued Customers: We would like to take this opportunity to say THANK YOU for choosing Centro for your daily transportation needs. You are the reason we are here. To read our 2023-2024 Year in Review, go to https://bit.ly/4cndlLH