Oct. 26, 2012: Airport Station closed for upgrades; bus serves customers
Oct 26, 2012

RTA is making major repairs on the 44-year-old Red Line rail tunnel that extends 1,600 feet under Cleveland Hopkins International Airport.

The Rapid Station at Hopkins Airport
Jan. 17, 2012: RTA ridership soars in December – up for all of 2011
Jan 17, 2012

CLEVELAND -- The Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority (RTA)  carried more than 46 million riders in 2011 – a nearly four percent increase over 2010.

Riders board a bus on Public Square.
April 20, 2010: RTA rolls out Safe Place initiative for teens in need
Apr 20, 2010
CLEVELAND – Youths in Cuyahoga County now have a rolling support network, thanks to RTA’s participation in Safe Place.
teens in distress
May 27, 2009: Ground broken for new station at Puritas-West 150th Street
May 27, 2009

A groundbreaking ceremony was held today for a new $9.6 million Red Line rail station at 4200 W. 150th St. and Puritas Avenue.

A rendering of the new station
Oct. 24, 2008: HealthLine opens, pumping new life into Cleveland
Oct 24, 2008
CLEVELAND -- A project that began nearly 50 years ago as a vision for stimulating economic growth and improving the quality of life in Northeast Ohio is now a reality.
Cutting the ribbon
Nov. 1, 2005: RTA officials dedicate $25 million Triskett Garage
Nov 1, 2005

Today, RTA officials dedicated a $25 million state-of-the-art bus garage on Cleveland’s West Side.

The new Triskett Garage
May 22, 2001: RTA Board approves U-Pass program at CWRU
May 22, 2001

CLEVELAND -- Would you pay $25 for a 15-week semester of unlimited rides on buses and trains of the Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority (RTA)?

May 9, 2001: RTA to use hybrid electric vehicles on Euclid Corridor
May 9, 2001

CLEVELAND -- Officials of the Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority (RTA) are going high-tech by using hybrid electric vehicles when the "new" Euclid Avenue opens in 2006. (The actual date was October 2008).

April 24, 2001: RTA Trustees approve major bus purchase
Apr 24, 2001

CLEVELAND – The Board of Trustees of the Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority (RTA) today agreed to spend $66.2 million for 225 stainless steel low-floor 40-foot buses.

April 4, 2001: RTA service to Tribe starts with new MCI coaches
Apr 2, 2001

CLEVELAND -- The Indians open their home season at 1:05 p.m. today, Monday, April 2, against the Chicago White Sox at Jacobs Field.

Some of RTA's new MCI coaches

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Feb 20, 2023

Cleveland, Cuyahoga County employees recount their riding experiences during public transit challenge week.

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.

Feb 17, 2023

Ribbon cutting ceremony marked the start of a first mile, last mile program which provides transportation from RTA’s Southgate Transit Center to the front door of Solon employers.

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.

Jan 31, 2023

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