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Today is Thursday, September 2nd, 2010
TCAT, Inc (Tompkins Consolidated Area Transit, Inc.) is a not-for-profit corporation that provides public transportation for Tompkins County New York and portions of Tioga and Schuyler Counties.
TCAT News
Brew Fest and Labor Day Schedule
August 8, 2010
TCAT will operate normal schedule on Labor Day.
TCAT Fall Schedule Effective Aug. 22
August 8, 2010
TCAT's fall service goes into effect Sunday...
College Students: Use your student ID at the farebox
August 8, 2010
Enjoy the freedom of having bus privileges loaded right onto your student ID card. Click here to find out more.
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TCAT to host the 23rd annual NYPTA Bus and Maintenance Roadeo
We are pleased to announce that this year TCAT will be hosting the 23rd annual New York Public Transit Association (NYPTA) Bus and Maintenance Roadeo on September 25, 2010 at Cornell University. The Bus Roadeo is a great opportunity to provide some well-deserved bus operator recognition while promoting safety, skills, and professionalism. The winners from the New York State Bus and Maintenance Roadeo will have the opportunity to compete in the International Competition in the Spring of 2011.
Transit Systems throughout New York State send their best bus operators to compete in this event. These operators are considered the "Best of the Best" and test their driving skills on a course marked with traffic cones simulating various situations encountered on the road. In order to qualify, operators must also maintain good attendance and a safe driving record.
NYPTA is pleased to announce that, for the first time, a Maintenance Roadeo will be added to this event. The maintenance Roadeo will put mechanics' skills to the test in several areas which include: diagnosing engine problems, Multiplex, HVAC, Air Brake systems and an Inspection. Each event has planted defects which must be found by the teams and or individuals within a certain time period.
This is a statewide event that is solely funded by participating transit systems and sponsors. We would like to thank the following sponsors for providing the financial support needed to make this event a success. Your contributions make this event possible and are greatly appreciated!
GOLD SPONSORS- $1,000
- Daimler Buses North America - Orion
- Gillig Corporation
- Penn Detroit Diesel-Allison, LLC
- UAW Local 2300
SILVER SPONSORS- $500
- Avail Technologies
- Empire Bus Sales
- New Flyer
BRONZE SPONSORS- $250
- Arnold Printing Corporation
- The Braun Corporation
- Coach & Equipment Mfg. Corp.
- Gambaccini Transit Sales Inc., GTS Inc.
- Parsons Brinkerhoff
- PBS Brake Supply Co.
- Wendel Duchscherer Architects & Engineers
- Williams Lubricants
OTHER AMOUNT CONTRIBUTORS
- AmericanSeating
- Upstate Temperature Control Inc.
Additional Sponsors
- Cayuga Radio Group
- Cornell University
- Ramada Ithaca
