KINGSTON, N.Y. — Changes to the Ulster County Area Transit bus service will mean major changes to when — and where — riders will be able to catch a county bus.
Among the most significant changes will be the elimination of Kingston Plaza as the transfer hub for most UCAT buses. The plaza has served as such for several years.
“We were asked by the property owner to move that connection point,” Deputy County Executive Amanda LaValle said. She said the county will continue to provide bus service to the plaza for shoppers.
Lavalle said when the route changes go into effect on Sept. 15, the main transfer point for UCAT buses will be Development Court, located on U.S. Route 9W in the town of Ulster. Development Court is roughly 2.6 miles from the Kingston Plaza.
She said Development Court is