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 17, 2023

Discover how this Workforce Connector Program gives Solon employees the opportunity to save time on their daily commutes by scheduling rides directly to and from their workplaces.

 GCRTA’s Solon Workforce Connector Pilot Program
Feb 13, 2023

“Sound of Ideas” host Rick Jackson talks with County Executive Chris Ronayne, CPT Chair Chris Martin, and RTA Deputy General Manager Natoya Walker Minor on their experiences during the public transit one week challenge.

 Transit Advocates Issue Challenge to Rely on Public Transit for One Week
Jan 31, 2023

Members of the Civilian Oversight Committee will review complaints against the GCRTA Transit Police Department. Ideastream reporter Abigail Bottar talks with RTA Chief of Police, Deirdre Jones on what RTA is looking for in applicants.

 GCRTA has opened applications for its new Civilian Oversight Committee
Jan 31, 2023

Plain Dealer/Cleveland.com Washington DC reporter Sabrina Eaton learns how the funding will be used from RTA Public Information Officer Robert Fleig

 How will $50 million from Bipartisan Infrastructure Law be spent?
Dec 16, 2022

As a strategy to mitigate shortages, retain and invest in employees, GCRTA created a mentor program called “Positive Impact,” an engagement program with full support and collaboration between management and local union leadership.

 Workforce Retention Through Peer Mentoring: GCRTA Positive Impact Program
Dec 15, 2022

Read Plain Dealer/Cleveland.com reporter Kaitlin Durbin’s article from her interview with GCRTA Chief Operating Officer, Dr. Floun’say Caver regarding the railcar replacement program (subscription required).

 Plans to replace RTA’s rail fleet expected to accelerate in new year
Dec 13, 2022

Learn more on how GCRTA is planning for future stability and greater accessibility

 GCRTA Receives Award for Excellence in Government Finance from the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA)
Nov 18, 2022
WTAM 1100 "Jimmy Malone Show"

Jimmy and crew catch a ride with Greater Cleveland RTA CEO & General Manager India Birdsong Terry and talk about what's coming next for Cleveland's mass transit system.

Nov 16, 2022

Public transportation presents a lifeline for millions of Americans. In Ohio, it was announced public transit agencies across the state would receive millions of dollars as part of the federal government’s Infrastructure and Jobs Act in 2022. Floun’say Caver, Chief Operating Officer for the Greater Cleveland RTA, joined Spectrum News to discuss what plans the system has to use the funds.

 RTA COO Discusses Projects to Improve Public transit