Additional UCAT Service for Port Ewen and New Paltz Added

Published on December 04, 2025

County Executive Metzger Announces Additional UCAT Service for Port Ewen and New Paltz Following Rider Feedback

KINGSTON, NY - Ulster County Executive Jen Metzger today announced that Ulster County Area Transit (UCAT) will add two routes, effective Tuesday, December 9, in response to community feedback she received through listening sessions and surveys following the September 15 route changes. The September changes were prompted by the loss of the Kingston Plaza transfer point, and included additional changes to improve service reliability.

Beginning Tuesday, December 9, UCAT will add two routes:

• New Paltz Loop – Operating Tuesdays and Saturdays from 10 AM to 3 PM, this route connects key destinations requested by riders, including Zer0 Place, Shoprite Plaza, Tops Plaza, four stops at SUNY New Paltz, and other Village locations. The bus follows the same route as previous loop service prior to September 15.

• Port Ewen Bus – Operating Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 AM to 3 PM, this route will serve Golden Hill, Birches Port Ewen, Garraghan Drive, the Broadway corridor, Kingston Plaza, Development Court (with connections to fixed routes), among other stops.

The additions were made to address near-term needs prior to implementation of the Route Optimization Plan. Once finalized, the Route Optimization Plan will be phased in over three years beginning in 2026 and will increase Countywide bus service by 27%.

“The route additions I’m announcing today are in direct response to concerns raised by riders affected by the September 15 UCAT route changes and will ensure that residents who rely on our buses to shop for groceries and meet other needs have the service they depend on,” said County Executive Jen Metzger. “Looking ahead to 2026 and beyond, we are excited about implementing the Route Optimization Plan, which will significantly increase transit service for our residents and make it easier and more convenient to use our transit system for work, school, and other transportation needs.”

To continue gathering input, paper surveys will be available on UCAT buses, with QR codes for riders who prefer to share feedback online.

For more information about UCAT routes, schedules, and service updates, visit: https://ucat.ulstercountyny.gov.