RTA news

June 24, 2009

Orchestra plays on Public Square for annual free concert

CLEVELAND --- The Greater Cleveland Rapid Transit Authority (RTA) is the best ride way to get to the Cleveland Orchestra�s annual Independence Day concert on Thursday, July 2, at 9 p.m.

Festivities begin at 5 p.m. and the concert will end around 10:30 p.m. Weather permitting, fireworks will follow the performance. The concert set-up equipment will cause several downtown streets to close, and many RTA buses will be re-routed.

There are more than 7,000 free parking spaces available along the RTA rail system. All Red, Green, and Blue lines service Tower City. Additional rail service will be provided before and after the concert.

You are encouraged to purchase an All-Day Pass. This will help operations after the concert.

Buses rerouted

At noon Tuesday, June 30, the loop in front of Tower City will be closed for concert setup. It will remain closed until 8 a.m. Friday, July 3. During this time, vehicles will be re-routed on the HealthLine, both trolley routes, the 7X, #9X and #32.

After 2 p.m. Thursday, July 2, most buses entering the downtown area will be affected by re-routes. For a complete listing, go to www.rideRTA.com/ridersalerts

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� Jerry Masek or Zalika Adams, 216-566-5211