ALBANY, N.Y. — The Capital District Transportation Authority (CDTA) has announced a partnership with Wellness Way and CDPHP and Community Care Physicians (CCP).
Wellness Way, located in Colonie, is the Capital Region’s newest health complex operated by CDPHP and CCP. It is a state-of-the-art medical center that promotes a seamless customer experience by combining primary care, specialty care, urgent care, an onsite lab, and pharmacy all under one roof. Wellness Way is open and operational, with an official grand opening planned for June.
CDTA is providing a direct bus line to Wellness Way, featuring a new bus stop located steps away from the complex’s main entrance. The bus line is on the #182 Route, Troy – Albany via Cohoes and Latham.
“CDTA is excited about this new partnership, to have CDPHP join the Universal Access family and service the Wellness Way health campus,” CDTA CEO Carm Basile said in a news release. “Access to health care is critical for our community and we are committed to providing reliable transportation options to ensure that everyone has access to the medical care they need.
“We are thankful to Supervisor Crummey for prioritizing transit for the community and we hope employees at CDPHP and Community Care Physicians take advantage of this partnership.”
According to recent studies, more than one in five patients skip medical care due to transportation barriers. CDTA is aiming to reduce this statistic by providing convenient access to Wellness Way.
“Today’s announcement is a fine example of how government and the private sector can work together to maximize transportation services and accessibility to community assets such as the healthcare facilities on Wellness Way. The Town of Colonie is pleased to partner with CDTA and CDPHP to create convenient workplace access for staff and reliable transportation to critical healthcare services in both an environmentally sustainable and cost-effective manner,” Colonie Town Supervisor Peter G. Crummey said in the release.
The collaboration also allows CDPHP and CCP employees unlimited ridership access to the entire CDTA transportation system through a new Universal Access agreement, promoting wellness, sustainability, and ease of travel. Nearly 50 Capital Region colleges and businesses are currently part of CDTA’s Universal Access program.
Through the program, schools and businesses can provide convenient measures to reduce travel expenses, stressful commutes, and parking costs. These solutions further enhance the academic experience and work environment for those participating. It drives ridership and results in improved service span and frequency throughout the CDTA route network.
“We are pleased to be part of this exemplary collaboration with CDTA and the Town of Colonie, highlighting the positive impact that can result when public and private entities work together,” President of Health Plan Markets for CDPHP Brian O’Grady said in the release. “Alongside our partners at CCP, we are thrilled to give patients increased access to medical care and to provide our staff with sustainable and healthy transportation options through CDTA’s Universal Access program.”
For more information about Wellness Way, visit https://wellnessway.communitycare.com/.
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