RTA e-news
October 17, 2006
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George Dixon wins top national transit award
George Dixon, RTA's long-time Board President, was honored by his peers from around the nation last week, as he received the Outstanding Public Transportation Board Member award from the American Public Transportation Association. Release 
American Public Transportation Association


Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority



Euclid Corridor Transportation Project
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Euclid Corridor -- a great project when finished
Sometimes it is hard to envision a future so different from the present, but the Euclid Corridor and RTA's new Silver Line are projects worth waiting for. Read this op-ed piece from Crain's Cleveland Business, published earlier this week. Story
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RTA Board: Looking back, looking forward
At a recent RTA Board retreat, CEO & General Manager Joe Calabrese gave a presentation of major past accomplishments and key future challenges. If you want to see what the Board saw at the retreat, click here.

To view the Board Retreat presentation, click here
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From public transit to public airports
According to USA Today, more and more people are using public transit to reach public airports. Although Cleveland is not mentioned in the story, this city was a leader in providing direct public transit service to its major airport. Story. 
Transit Trends