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Jun 2, 2020

RTA service returns to regular schedule between 6 a.m. and 8 p.m. only; Main Office hours modified

CLEVELAND, OH -- Due to the city-mandated curfew impacting Cleveland’s central business district, employees scheduled to work onsite at the Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority (RTA) main office must adjust their work times to begin work no sooner than 8:00 a.m.

May 31, 2020

RTA Main Office to Close June 1-2; Buses Re-Routed around Downtown

Cleveland, OH – Due to the city-mandated curfew impacting Cleveland’s Downtown central business district, the main office of the Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority (RTA), 1240 West 6th Street, will be closed Monday, June 1 and Tuesday, June 2.

May 29, 2020

RTA Statement Regarding CDC’s Return-to-Work Guidelines

RTA remains a safe, viable option for those who prefer public transportation or for those who have no other transportation option for their daily commutes. RTA customers can rest assured that RTA remains committed to adhering to the cleaning protocols instituted even before one case of COVID-19 was reported in the State of Ohio, and to those safety measures adopted every day since.

May 22, 2020

RTA COVID-19 Update - May 22, 2020

The Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority (RTA) is reporting that two additional staff members have tested positive for COVID-19. One individual is a laborer based at the Woodhill facility whose last day of work was Thursday, May 14. The second individual is a Paratransit driver whose last day of work was Wednesday, May 20.

May 21, 2020

RTA's New K-9 joins Transit Police as Patrol and Explosive Detection Officer

CLEVELAND, OH -- The Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority (RTA) welcomes K-9 officer Valto as the newest member of the Transit Police force. Valto is replacing the retiring Kubo as RTA’s only dual-purpose canine.

May 11, 2020

Three Additional RTA Employees Test Positive for COVID-19

Three Additional Employees Test Positive for COVID-19

Five of previous eight employees fully recovered and back at work

RTA In the Land

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

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

Peer Mentoring Program Helps Retain New Operators

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

Oct 05, 2023

Transit Ambassadors Helping People on Buses, Trains, and in Stations

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.