College Extends CDTA Contract, Adds Free Bike Access for Students
July 20, 2026
Hudson Valley Community College has extended its Unlimited Ridership Program partnership with CDTA, providing free unlimited ridership on CDTA buses for all students taking college credit coursework. The three-year contract renewal, which begins on Aug. 1, will also include e-bikes and pedal bikes.
Students enrolled for the fall and spring semesters, as well as the winter and summer terms can use their student ID as a bus pass to access all CDTA routes, including the STAR service and the Northway Xpress commuter service.
For bike usage, students can download the “CDPHP Cycle!” app. To register, students must enter their name, phone number, and Hudson Valley email address, followed by the promo code CYCLEHVCC. Users receive 30 free minutes of e-bike riding and then are charged $0.15 per minute after that. Pedal bikes are available at no cost with no time limit. For more information about CDTA's bike-sharing program, visit the CDPHP Cycle website.
Every weekday, 100 CDTA buses stop on campus providing hundreds of students and staff members with viable transportation to campus. The college hopes students will continue to take full advantage of this energy-saving and money-saving opportunity. Nine out of ten Hudson Valley students live within the area serviced by CDTA and 42 percent have access to direct CDTA service. The college is served directly by CDTA Route 224 and CDTA Route 85 several times a day.
"Providing our students with free, unlimited access to CDTA buses, as well as e-bikes and pedal bikes, helps remove one of the most common barriers to academic success—reliable transportation," said Hudson Valley President Michael Brophy. "We're proud to continue this partnership with CDTA because it supports our students both in and out of the classroom. Whether they're traveling to campus, work, internships or other opportunities throughout the Capital Region, this program makes it easier for them to stay connected, succeed in their studies and reduce their transportation costs."
"CDTA is excited to continue its partnership with Hudson Valley Community College through our Universal Access program," said CDTA CEO Frank Annicaro. "This agreement helps remove transportation barriers for students, making it easier to get to class, work, internships, and other destinations throughout the Capital Region. Reliable, affordable mobility is essential for students, and we are pleased to continue providing HVCC students with convenient access to our transportation network."
For more information, including real time information on all routes, a trip planner and free mobile applications to help students track their preferred schedule and route, visit CDTA’s website.