UCAT Route Optimization Plan

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Final Draft Route Optimization Plan

November 6 Public Information Sessions Recordings Available on Youtube.

Visit https://www.youtube.com/@ulstercountytransportation3132 to view the meeting presentation and discussion.

Please use this Comment Form to submit your thoughts on these final draft routes. Your comments will be reviewed by the project team and addressed to the best of our ability. All comments will be included in an appendix to the final report. Deadline for public comment is December 7, 2025.

All previous public information session slides and recordings can be viewed by following the links on the window to the right; members of the public are also welcome to submit questions to staff through the Q&A tool below. For more information, contact Brian Slack, Principal Transportation Planner, at bsla@ulstercountyny.gov

Project Lifecycle steps include the following:


  1. Current Routes and Data Points
  2. Technology and Software Analysis
  3. Route and Service Alternatives
  4. Scenario Vetting and Field Testing
  5. Implementation Plan
  6. Updated Service Launch

Final Draft Route Optimization Plan

November 6 Public Information Sessions Recordings Available on Youtube.

Visit https://www.youtube.com/@ulstercountytransportation3132 to view the meeting presentation and discussion.

Please use this Comment Form to submit your thoughts on these final draft routes. Your comments will be reviewed by the project team and addressed to the best of our ability. All comments will be included in an appendix to the final report. Deadline for public comment is December 7, 2025.

All previous public information session slides and recordings can be viewed by following the links on the window to the right; members of the public are also welcome to submit questions to staff through the Q&A tool below. For more information, contact Brian Slack, Principal Transportation Planner, at bsla@ulstercountyny.gov

Project Lifecycle steps include the following:


  1. Current Routes and Data Points
  2. Technology and Software Analysis
  3. Route and Service Alternatives
  4. Scenario Vetting and Field Testing
  5. Implementation Plan
  6. Updated Service Launch

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  • Share Hello, I work at the Stone Ridge library and I am interested in learning more about the process of establishing a bus stop at the library. Is there a specific person we should reach out to? Thanks ! on Facebook Share Hello, I work at the Stone Ridge library and I am interested in learning more about the process of establishing a bus stop at the library. Is there a specific person we should reach out to? Thanks ! on Twitter Share Hello, I work at the Stone Ridge library and I am interested in learning more about the process of establishing a bus stop at the library. Is there a specific person we should reach out to? Thanks ! on Linkedin Email Hello, I work at the Stone Ridge library and I am interested in learning more about the process of establishing a bus stop at the library. Is there a specific person we should reach out to? Thanks ! link

    Hello, I work at the Stone Ridge library and I am interested in learning more about the process of establishing a bus stop at the library. Is there a specific person we should reach out to? Thanks !

    jodi asked 2 days ago

    Yes, please reach out directory to Ulster County Area Transit staff.  You can find their contact information at https://ucat.ulstercountyny.gov/about-ucat/

  • Share Are there any changes to Mall Loop. If so what are changes? on Facebook Share Are there any changes to Mall Loop. If so what are changes? on Twitter Share Are there any changes to Mall Loop. If so what are changes? on Linkedin Email Are there any changes to Mall Loop. If so what are changes? link

    Are there any changes to Mall Loop. If so what are changes?

    Sandybus.com asked 7 days ago

    Yes, you can see those changes reflected in Route 1.  The route would be adjusted to provide more service area coverage along Albany/Ulster Avenue, including a connection to Development Court to connect to other routes serving Saugerties and Kingston, as well as a connection to Colonia Gardens and Stuyvesant Charter Apartments.  The service frequency time is expected to be about the same -- 1 hour - and all of the major commercial/retail destinations would continue to be served.  At this time, the proposed new service would no longer stop at IPark87/BOCES.  

  • Share It has been stated that the Route Optimization Plan will be "funded in part by 25% of annual occupancy tax revenues, matched by federal funds" (https://youtu.be/zEaYH0pJ-gE?si=4qLMa30GCvZppU16&t=134). What is the anticipated occupancy tax revenue for 2025? How does the County obtain matching funds from the feds? on Facebook Share It has been stated that the Route Optimization Plan will be "funded in part by 25% of annual occupancy tax revenues, matched by federal funds" (https://youtu.be/zEaYH0pJ-gE?si=4qLMa30GCvZppU16&t=134). What is the anticipated occupancy tax revenue for 2025? How does the County obtain matching funds from the feds? on Twitter Share It has been stated that the Route Optimization Plan will be "funded in part by 25% of annual occupancy tax revenues, matched by federal funds" (https://youtu.be/zEaYH0pJ-gE?si=4qLMa30GCvZppU16&t=134). What is the anticipated occupancy tax revenue for 2025? How does the County obtain matching funds from the feds? on Linkedin Email It has been stated that the Route Optimization Plan will be "funded in part by 25% of annual occupancy tax revenues, matched by federal funds" (https://youtu.be/zEaYH0pJ-gE?si=4qLMa30GCvZppU16&t=134). What is the anticipated occupancy tax revenue for 2025? How does the County obtain matching funds from the feds? link

    It has been stated that the Route Optimization Plan will be "funded in part by 25% of annual occupancy tax revenues, matched by federal funds" (https://youtu.be/zEaYH0pJ-gE?si=4qLMa30GCvZppU16&t=134). What is the anticipated occupancy tax revenue for 2025? How does the County obtain matching funds from the feds?

    Tanya G asked 9 days ago

    The County, by resolution, committed to utilizing 25 % of the additional revenue generated  from the increase in the occupancy tax to help fund transit services in the County.   Questions regarding this anticipated revenue stream should be submitted to the Ulster County Department of Budget.  UCAT receives federal FTA formula funds on an annual basis. 

  • Share Hello, It is very difficult to calculate bus frequency on the Broadway Corridor in Kingston from the Updated Recommendations for UCAT's Route Optimization Plan. Can the Updated Recommendations be updated to include bus frequency for this corridor, not just for the individual bus routes? on Facebook Share Hello, It is very difficult to calculate bus frequency on the Broadway Corridor in Kingston from the Updated Recommendations for UCAT's Route Optimization Plan. Can the Updated Recommendations be updated to include bus frequency for this corridor, not just for the individual bus routes? on Twitter Share Hello, It is very difficult to calculate bus frequency on the Broadway Corridor in Kingston from the Updated Recommendations for UCAT's Route Optimization Plan. Can the Updated Recommendations be updated to include bus frequency for this corridor, not just for the individual bus routes? on Linkedin Email Hello, It is very difficult to calculate bus frequency on the Broadway Corridor in Kingston from the Updated Recommendations for UCAT's Route Optimization Plan. Can the Updated Recommendations be updated to include bus frequency for this corridor, not just for the individual bus routes? link

    Hello, It is very difficult to calculate bus frequency on the Broadway Corridor in Kingston from the Updated Recommendations for UCAT's Route Optimization Plan. Can the Updated Recommendations be updated to include bus frequency for this corridor, not just for the individual bus routes?

    Philip Schoettle-Greene asked 14 days ago

    Sure; we'll provide clarification at next week's meeting and include it in the final draft report.  There are four proposed routes that travel on Broadway: the 2 & 4 would travel between Albany Ave and Grand and the 7&10 would travel between Albany and Garraghan Drive.  The 2 would have 24 one-directional trips; the 4 would have 32 one-directional trips, the 7 would have 12 one-directional trips; and the 10 would have 32 one-directional trips.  So if the plan is fully implemented, Broadway would see up to 100 bus trips during the weekday.

  • Share The 2017 Transit Systems Integration Plan proposed double the fixed route trips on weekdays (to 65 trips from Citibus' 33 trips) plus on demand service in 4 areas (including Wilbur) in Kingston. In the end, none of that came to pass. What's different this time around? on Facebook Share The 2017 Transit Systems Integration Plan proposed double the fixed route trips on weekdays (to 65 trips from Citibus' 33 trips) plus on demand service in 4 areas (including Wilbur) in Kingston. In the end, none of that came to pass. What's different this time around? on Twitter Share The 2017 Transit Systems Integration Plan proposed double the fixed route trips on weekdays (to 65 trips from Citibus' 33 trips) plus on demand service in 4 areas (including Wilbur) in Kingston. In the end, none of that came to pass. What's different this time around? on Linkedin Email The 2017 Transit Systems Integration Plan proposed double the fixed route trips on weekdays (to 65 trips from Citibus' 33 trips) plus on demand service in 4 areas (including Wilbur) in Kingston. In the end, none of that came to pass. What's different this time around? link

    The 2017 Transit Systems Integration Plan proposed double the fixed route trips on weekdays (to 65 trips from Citibus' 33 trips) plus on demand service in 4 areas (including Wilbur) in Kingston. In the end, none of that came to pass. What's different this time around?

    Tanya G asked 24 days ago

    The planning team behind the integration of Citibus and UCAT systems believed that that process presented both an opportunity and a challenge, which is why the plan set ambitious goals for improving the system.  Ultimately, due to budgetary, staff and technological constraints, implementation of those improvements was postponed.  In February 2020 the COVID-19 pandemic brought a wave of stay-at-home orders that drastically decreased in-person attendance at workplaces, schools, restaurants, and events. As a result, transit ridership decreased 81 percent between April 2019 and April 2020, and 97 percent of the 518 agencies that reported service information to FTA reduced service. This created an enormous challenge for transit agencies, including UCAT.  UCTC is hopeful that UCAT and Ulster County Government will be able to utilize these new recommendations to improve service in the months and years ahead.

  • Share In her 2026 Budget presentation, County Executive Metzer said "We remain committed to increasing service where we have the ridership to support it, and I’m pleased to share that, by popular demand, we will be adding Sunday bus service in Kingston in the coming year.". We learned last November that the bus that will replace the KPL (if UCAT actually implements it) will run more frequently than the KPL/UPL does now on Sundays and will have more identified stops in Kingston. Is this what she is referring to? on Facebook Share In her 2026 Budget presentation, County Executive Metzer said "We remain committed to increasing service where we have the ridership to support it, and I’m pleased to share that, by popular demand, we will be adding Sunday bus service in Kingston in the coming year.". We learned last November that the bus that will replace the KPL (if UCAT actually implements it) will run more frequently than the KPL/UPL does now on Sundays and will have more identified stops in Kingston. Is this what she is referring to? on Twitter Share In her 2026 Budget presentation, County Executive Metzer said "We remain committed to increasing service where we have the ridership to support it, and I’m pleased to share that, by popular demand, we will be adding Sunday bus service in Kingston in the coming year.". We learned last November that the bus that will replace the KPL (if UCAT actually implements it) will run more frequently than the KPL/UPL does now on Sundays and will have more identified stops in Kingston. Is this what she is referring to? on Linkedin Email In her 2026 Budget presentation, County Executive Metzer said "We remain committed to increasing service where we have the ridership to support it, and I’m pleased to share that, by popular demand, we will be adding Sunday bus service in Kingston in the coming year.". We learned last November that the bus that will replace the KPL (if UCAT actually implements it) will run more frequently than the KPL/UPL does now on Sundays and will have more identified stops in Kingston. Is this what she is referring to? link

    In her 2026 Budget presentation, County Executive Metzer said "We remain committed to increasing service where we have the ridership to support it, and I’m pleased to share that, by popular demand, we will be adding Sunday bus service in Kingston in the coming year.". We learned last November that the bus that will replace the KPL (if UCAT actually implements it) will run more frequently than the KPL/UPL does now on Sundays and will have more identified stops in Kingston. Is this what she is referring to?

    Tanya G asked 24 days ago

    Feel free to contact the Ulster County Executive's Office regarding her 2026 budget address. https://www.ulstercountyny.gov/Departments/County-Executive

  • Share Good day, Since UCAT has already made significant changes to all schedules, will the ROP- still take place and if so, will it still be presented this month? John Latona on Facebook Share Good day, Since UCAT has already made significant changes to all schedules, will the ROP- still take place and if so, will it still be presented this month? John Latona on Twitter Share Good day, Since UCAT has already made significant changes to all schedules, will the ROP- still take place and if so, will it still be presented this month? John Latona on Linkedin Email Good day, Since UCAT has already made significant changes to all schedules, will the ROP- still take place and if so, will it still be presented this month? John Latona link

    Good day, Since UCAT has already made significant changes to all schedules, will the ROP- still take place and if so, will it still be presented this month? John Latona

    JohnAL asked about 1 month ago

    Yes; public meetings are currently being arranged to take place on November 6.  Expect an announcement this week!

  • Share can we get more midday stops in rosendale (to/from kingston and/or new paltz)? especially during the summer and weekends? on Facebook Share can we get more midday stops in rosendale (to/from kingston and/or new paltz)? especially during the summer and weekends? on Twitter Share can we get more midday stops in rosendale (to/from kingston and/or new paltz)? especially during the summer and weekends? on Linkedin Email can we get more midday stops in rosendale (to/from kingston and/or new paltz)? especially during the summer and weekends? link

    can we get more midday stops in rosendale (to/from kingston and/or new paltz)? especially during the summer and weekends?

    dbliss asked 2 months ago

    Thanks for your comment. A presentation regarding proposed route changes will be scheduled for later in October 2025; we look forward to presenting potential schedule options for Rosendale then.  

  • Share Hi I don't have a vehicle at the moment I've always had a car but with the last six months I don't and I've been relying on U Cat which has been very helpful for my daughter and I to get back-and-forth to work I work in Poughkeepsie she works in Saugerties we live on Hurley Avenue I have to go very early in the morning And walk to the Plaza in the dark I've since heard that now we will have to walk even further all the way over by the governor Clinton that's not fair for working class people there should be more bus stops not just in one specific spot I know what's going on in the Plaza is also not fair but it's not fair for people that actually work to get Basically punished for people that don't work and don't do anything but hang out and go to DSS every day. I don't feel comfortable having to walk in the dark at 4:45 in the morning now all the way over to Albany Avenue to get a bus there should be a bus stop closer by Hurley Avenue or over by Trailways somewhere. on Facebook Share Hi I don't have a vehicle at the moment I've always had a car but with the last six months I don't and I've been relying on U Cat which has been very helpful for my daughter and I to get back-and-forth to work I work in Poughkeepsie she works in Saugerties we live on Hurley Avenue I have to go very early in the morning And walk to the Plaza in the dark I've since heard that now we will have to walk even further all the way over by the governor Clinton that's not fair for working class people there should be more bus stops not just in one specific spot I know what's going on in the Plaza is also not fair but it's not fair for people that actually work to get Basically punished for people that don't work and don't do anything but hang out and go to DSS every day. I don't feel comfortable having to walk in the dark at 4:45 in the morning now all the way over to Albany Avenue to get a bus there should be a bus stop closer by Hurley Avenue or over by Trailways somewhere. on Twitter Share Hi I don't have a vehicle at the moment I've always had a car but with the last six months I don't and I've been relying on U Cat which has been very helpful for my daughter and I to get back-and-forth to work I work in Poughkeepsie she works in Saugerties we live on Hurley Avenue I have to go very early in the morning And walk to the Plaza in the dark I've since heard that now we will have to walk even further all the way over by the governor Clinton that's not fair for working class people there should be more bus stops not just in one specific spot I know what's going on in the Plaza is also not fair but it's not fair for people that actually work to get Basically punished for people that don't work and don't do anything but hang out and go to DSS every day. I don't feel comfortable having to walk in the dark at 4:45 in the morning now all the way over to Albany Avenue to get a bus there should be a bus stop closer by Hurley Avenue or over by Trailways somewhere. on Linkedin Email Hi I don't have a vehicle at the moment I've always had a car but with the last six months I don't and I've been relying on U Cat which has been very helpful for my daughter and I to get back-and-forth to work I work in Poughkeepsie she works in Saugerties we live on Hurley Avenue I have to go very early in the morning And walk to the Plaza in the dark I've since heard that now we will have to walk even further all the way over by the governor Clinton that's not fair for working class people there should be more bus stops not just in one specific spot I know what's going on in the Plaza is also not fair but it's not fair for people that actually work to get Basically punished for people that don't work and don't do anything but hang out and go to DSS every day. I don't feel comfortable having to walk in the dark at 4:45 in the morning now all the way over to Albany Avenue to get a bus there should be a bus stop closer by Hurley Avenue or over by Trailways somewhere. link

    Hi I don't have a vehicle at the moment I've always had a car but with the last six months I don't and I've been relying on U Cat which has been very helpful for my daughter and I to get back-and-forth to work I work in Poughkeepsie she works in Saugerties we live on Hurley Avenue I have to go very early in the morning And walk to the Plaza in the dark I've since heard that now we will have to walk even further all the way over by the governor Clinton that's not fair for working class people there should be more bus stops not just in one specific spot I know what's going on in the Plaza is also not fair but it's not fair for people that actually work to get Basically punished for people that don't work and don't do anything but hang out and go to DSS every day. I don't feel comfortable having to walk in the dark at 4:45 in the morning now all the way over to Albany Avenue to get a bus there should be a bus stop closer by Hurley Avenue or over by Trailways somewhere.

    Theresa Williams asked 2 months ago

    Thanks for your comment. Concerns regarding day to day operations should be submitted directly to UCAT.  You can visit their website at https://ucat.ulstercountyny.gov/.  There you will find a customer satisfaction survey at the bottom of the page, or you can submit concerns directly to UCAT staff; contact information is available at https://ucat.ulstercountyny.gov/about-ucat/.

  • Share I live on 9W and rely on the bus (do not drive) to get to Poughkeepsie for work. I have trouble catching the bus back to Kingston so I can go back home. Is there a plan to coordinate better with Dutchess County's bus system? on Facebook Share I live on 9W and rely on the bus (do not drive) to get to Poughkeepsie for work. I have trouble catching the bus back to Kingston so I can go back home. Is there a plan to coordinate better with Dutchess County's bus system? on Twitter Share I live on 9W and rely on the bus (do not drive) to get to Poughkeepsie for work. I have trouble catching the bus back to Kingston so I can go back home. Is there a plan to coordinate better with Dutchess County's bus system? on Linkedin Email I live on 9W and rely on the bus (do not drive) to get to Poughkeepsie for work. I have trouble catching the bus back to Kingston so I can go back home. Is there a plan to coordinate better with Dutchess County's bus system? link

    I live on 9W and rely on the bus (do not drive) to get to Poughkeepsie for work. I have trouble catching the bus back to Kingston so I can go back home. Is there a plan to coordinate better with Dutchess County's bus system?

    Alex asked 3 months ago

    Thanks for your question.  Right now, UCAT strives to coordinate service to Poughkeepsie with MetroNorth schedules.  If there are other connections that you like to make when you arrive in Poughkeepsie, please let us know.

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