Cornell Alternate Transportation Options Information
Union bus drivers and mechanics at Tompkins Consolidated Area Transit (TCAT) recently voted to authorize a strike if necessary. The results do not guarantee a strike, but it does mean union leaders now have permission from their members to call one at any time. Cornell is not involved in the negotiations, but the university continues to monitor the situation closely.
If a work stoppage occurs, TCAT bus service in and around Cornell would be suspended. Cornell Transportation recommends that faculty, staff, and students prepare now by exploring alternative transit methods, such as ride-sharing or carpooling. Supervisors may be flexible if the TCAT work stoppage impacts a staff member’s ability to reach campus. This includes adjusting start and end times or permitting an employee to work remotely temporarily if their job responsibilities allow.
Please refer to the Alternate Transportation Options page for further information and resources, and monitor the TCAT website for continued updates on the negotiations.
03/13/25 10:20 a.m.
Welcome to Cornell University’s beautiful Ithaca campus! The Division of Public Safety wants to help you build connections to important campus resources and services. Take a minute to familiarize yourself with emergency actions and public safety terms by viewing the short emergency preparedness video below. View Cornell’s emergency action guide and emergency preparedness information to better prepare.
Audio transcript from Emergency Preparedness at Cornell video
What to do in an Emergency
CALL 911 for any situation that requires IMMEDIATE police, fire, or medical response to preserve life or property. From cellular phones call Cornell Police at 607-255-1111 or use a Blue Light or indoor emergency phone.
Refer to the Emergency Action Guide for detailed information on what to do in an emergency. Take time to read through the guides in advance, so you know what actions to take when a crisis occurs.
Emergency Notifications
CornellALERT is the university’s emergency notification system and is used for situations involving an immediate threat to the safety of the community.
You can receive alerts on your cellular phone if you have enrolled your phone number or installed the Rave Guardian app and activated it for the Cornell Ithaca Campus. All CornellALERT messages are sent to @cornell.edu e-mail addresses of current students, employees, and affiliates. The emergency.cornell.edu website displays all active CornellALERT messages and provides additional information.
If you receive a CornellALERT message you should promptly follow the directions given in the message and monitor emergency.cornell.edu for additional information.
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