Saturday, April 25, 2026

Former CDTA CEO Carm Basile Passes Away

Carm Basile, the former CEO of the Capital District Transportation Authority, died on Thursday. He was 69 years old.

Basile died from medical problems after surgery. This information came from Jayme Lahut, the chairman of the CDTA Board of Directors. He retired in December 2021 after working for 43 years. Many people knew him well in the area. They remember him as a friendly and helpful person.

Basile worked hard to improve bus services. He led the CDTA through challenges, including the COVID-19 pandemic. His efforts helped make bus transport better for everyone. Many people in the community praised his work. They said he was dedicated to serving the public.

He began his career at CDTA as a transportation planner in 1981. Over the years, he rose through the ranks. In 2009, he became the CEO. He introduced new services, like electric buses, which reduce pollution. Basile will be remembered for his kindness and leadership. He lived in Colonie with his wife, Sheila, and their two sons.

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surgery/ˈsɝdʒəri/noun
an operation to treat a health problem

chairman/ˈtʃɛrmən/noun
person who leads a group or meeting

retired/rɪˈtaɪrd/verb
stopped working after many years of work

pandemic/pænˈdɛmɪk/noun
a disease outbreak that affects many countries

transportation/ˌtrænspərˈteɪʃən/noun
ways for moving people or goods

electric/ɪˈlɛktrɪk/adjective
powered by electricity, not by fuel

How much do you know?

What was the age of Carm Basile when he passed away?
65
69
70
72
In what year did Carm Basile retire from his position?
2019
2020
2021
2022
What position did Carm Basile hold at CDTA before becoming CEO?
Chairman
Transportation Planner
Director of Operations
Project Manager
Which new service did Basile introduce at CDTA?
Subway Services
Electric Buses
Bicycle Rentals
Carpool Programs
How long did Carm Basile work for CDTA?
30 years
35 years
40 years
43 years
Who confirmed the information regarding Basile's death?
A family member
The mayor
Jayme Lahut
His colleague
Carm Basile was the CEO of the Capital District Transportation Authority for over a decade.
Basile started his career at CDTA as a bus driver.
He led CDTA during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Carm Basile is remembered for his lack of involvement in the community.
Basile died from complications related to surgery.
He lived in Albany with his wife and sons.
Carm Basile died on Thursday at the age of .
He began his career at CDTA as a transportation planner in .
Basile worked for CDTA for years.
Carm Basile became the CEO of CDTA in .
He introduced electric buses to reduce in the community.
Basile lived in Colonie with his wife, Sheila, and their two .
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Vocabulary List:
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surgery/ˈsɝdʒəri/noun
an operation to treat a health problem
chairman/ˈtʃɛrmən/noun
person who leads a group or meeting
retired/rɪˈtaɪrd/verb
stopped working after many years of work
pandemic/pænˈdɛmɪk/noun
a disease outbreak that affects many countries
transportation/ˌtrænspərˈteɪʃən/noun
ways for moving people or goods
electric/ɪˈlɛktrɪk/adjective
powered by electricity, not by fuel

How much do you know?

What was the age of Carm Basile when he passed away?
65
69
70
72
In what year did Carm Basile retire from his position?
2019
2020
2021
2022
What position did Carm Basile hold at CDTA before becoming CEO?
Chairman
Transportation Planner
Director of Operations
Project Manager
Which new service did Basile introduce at CDTA?
Subway Services
Electric Buses
Bicycle Rentals
Carpool Programs
How long did Carm Basile work for CDTA?
30 years
35 years
40 years
43 years
Who confirmed the information regarding Basile's death?
A family member
The mayor
Jayme Lahut
His colleague
Carm Basile was the CEO of the Capital District Transportation Authority for over a decade.
Basile started his career at CDTA as a bus driver.
He led CDTA during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Carm Basile is remembered for his lack of involvement in the community.
Basile died from complications related to surgery.
He lived in Albany with his wife and sons.
Carm Basile died on Thursday at the age of .
He began his career at CDTA as a transportation planner in .
Basile worked for CDTA for years.
Carm Basile became the CEO of CDTA in .
He introduced electric buses to reduce in the community.
Basile lived in Colonie with his wife, Sheila, and their two .
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