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Aug 7, 2023

RTA Touch a Truck Event at Downtown Cleveland Public Square

Cleveland, OH – The Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority (GCRTA) is hosting a “Touch a Truck” event at Downtown Cleveland Public Square on Sunday, August 13, 2023, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM.

Some of the RTA trucks and vehicles to see and explore include:

Aug 1, 2023

Rail Services Update

Cleveland, OH – Planned repairs and upgrades to GCRTA rail infrastructure remain on schedule. This update covers major Blue/Green Line and Waterfront Line projects.

Jul 25, 2023

SHARE Mobility Chosen as Workforce Connector Provider for Aerozone Alliance Employees

The private-public mobility partnership program was approved by GCRTA to fund 50% of microtransit service cost (up to $300,000), with funding support from a grant awarded by Ohio Department of Transportation’s Ohio Transit Partnership Program. The remaining 50% portion of the microtransit service cost is funded by the SHARE Mobility team with contributions from participating employers.

Jul 25, 2023

GCRTA Board Approves New Contract for Current General Manager and Chief Executive Officer

Cleveland, OH – The Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority (GCRTA) Board of Trustees today unanimously approved a new contract for GCRTA Chief Executive Officer and General Manager, India L. Birdsong Terry. The contract continues Mrs.

Jul 10, 2023

Siemens Mobility to Replace Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority’s Red Line Fleet with 24 S200 LRVs

The Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority (GCRTA) has selected Siemens Mobility to replace GCRTA’s Red Line fleet. GCRTA’s purchase of 24 S200 Light Rail Vehicles (LRVs) includes an option for up to 36 additional vehicles which would replace GCRTA’s Blue and Green Line fleet.

Jun 27, 2023

GCRTA Awarded a $3.2 Million Grant from the Ohio Department of Transportation

A grant of $3,266,262.63 was awarded to the Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority (GCRTA), to assist GCRTA in the purchase of six environmentally friendly 40-foot Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) powered buses.

RTA In the Land

"RTA in The Land" is a repository of media mentions generated by sources outside RTA.

Jul 25, 2025

WKYC 3 Studios “Then and Now”

Legendary Cleveland newsman Leon Bibb talks with RTA Service Management Director Joel Freilich about the city’s long ride with public transit as RTA turns 50.

Apr 01, 2025

iHeart Media CEOs You Should Know Podcast Interview

Join host Keith Hotchkiss, Regional Market President of iHeartMedia as he talks with GCRTA General Manager and CEO India L. Birdsong Terry on the economic engine that is public transportation in the United States.

Feb 26, 2025

FreshWater Cleveland

Reporter Douglas Guth describes how RTA utilizes compressed natural gas (CNG) buses as an environmentally friendly option to diesel buses.