Welcome to the first e-news from RTA
This is the first issue of RTA?s e-mail newsletter. We plan to send it to you twice each month ? and more often when there is breaking news to share. If this message was forwarded to you from someone else, and you would like to subscribe, click here. To send us your comments, click here.

New RTA Web site includes trip planner
RTA unveiled a new Web site and automated trip planner just a few days ago at rideRTA.com, and already, transit users are praising it:: ?WOW, you got it right!!! Excellent Web site...Web site redesign is EXCELLENT. Kudos!...Thanks  for the outstanding improvements.".(Click here for full story.)

New loop routes explained at Feb. 15 meetings
RTA will unveil new downtown loop routes and trolley service in two community meetings, noon-1 p.m. and 5-6 p.m. at  RTA?s Main Office Building, 1240 W. Sixth St. Vehicles that resemble historic-looking trolleys will be introduced as part of the spring service change. (Click here for full story.)

Akron transit system to raise fares in June
To offset rising fuel costs, the Metro RTA in Akron will raise seven types of fares, including its general fare, in June. The general fare will increase 25 cents, to $1.25.The change is designed to offset a cut in state funding and an increase in various costs, including fuel.(Click here for full story.)