RTA in The Land

"RTA in The Land" is a repository of media mentions generated by sources outside RTA. This page may include: interviews of RTA staff by local or national media outlets, articles from third-party newsletters, and video and audio clips from community groups.

 RTA in The Land
Feb 28, 2024
The Transit Authority Podcast Interview

Host Cherise Myers talks with RTA General Manager and CEO India L. Birdsong Terry and her team on the development and implementation of RTA’s peer mentoring program. 

Nov 20, 2023
Black in Blue Podcast Interview

Host Dale Peters talks with RTA Chief of Police, Deirdre Jones about her career in law enforcement, from her start and progression within the Cleveland Police Department, to her current position at the Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority. 

Oct 09, 2023

In this Passenger Transport case study, learn more about how RTA’s peer mentoring program is increasing retention and decreasing absences of new operators.

 Peer Mentoring Program Helps Retain New Operators
Oct 05, 2023

Stephanie Casanova shares her experiences with Transit Police Commander Orlando Hudson, Transit Ambassador Ebony Allen, and Crisis Intervention Specialist Brittany Williams on RTA’s innovative approaches to providing safer transit rides.

 Transit Ambassadors Helping People on Buses, Trains, and in Stations
Sep 15, 2023

RTA Trustee Jeffrey Sleasman, in a Deaconess Foundation guest blog, discusses how transportation and workforce development are interdependent contributors to our region’s economic growth.

 Key Lessons for Solving the Transportation Paradox
Aug 04, 2023
July Golden Hour Tech Talk Panel Discussion at North Coast Harbor

Panel moderator Jing Lyon talks about equitable transit with panelists India Birdsong Terry, General Manager and CEO of GCRTA, Michael Peters, President of Sway Mobility, and Ryan McManus, CEO/Founder of SHARE Mobility. 
 

Aug 02, 2023

Read Cleveland.com/Plain Dealer reporter Kaitlin Durbin’s article on how RTA has a plan to loop service through the area more easily.

 Public Transit Service to the Proposed New Jail Site Without Increasing Frequency or Routes
Aug 01, 2023

Read Scene Magazine reporter Mark Opera’s article from his interview with GCRTA Deputy General Manager, Engineering & Project Development, Mike Schipper regarding the reopening of the Waterfront Line. 

 Waterfront Line Reopens in September for Browns Home Games Only
Jul 12, 2023

Karin Connelly Rice describes how six RTA bus stop wraps in the Union Miles area are now featuring the artwork of historic figures by artist "mr. soul".

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