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| May 30, 2018: RTA officials break ground on new E. 116 Station | CLEVELAND – Community leaders and officials of the Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority (RTA) today broke ground on a $7.2 million upgrade to the E. 116th – St. Luke’s Rapid Station. The station serves the Blue and Green lines. “This new design will provide an open feel to this station, with enhanced security features, emergency call buttons, bright lighting and much more,” said Joe Calabrese, RTA CEO and General Manager. “It will also incorporate new ADA ramps –… |
| GCRTA's Positive Impact Program Highlighted During National Apprentice Week | During National Apprentice Week, on November 17, 2023, the Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority (GCRTA) proudly hosted an esteemed group of industry leaders, including ATU International Director of Apprenticeships & Workforce Development, Jamaine Gibson, Transportation Learning Center Executive Director, Jack Clark, and FTA Deputy Regional Administrator for Region V, Ajay Garg. The gathering also included representatives from transit systems in Toledo, COTA, and… |
| Nov. 1, 2005: RTA officials dedicate $25 million Triskett Garage | CLEVELAND – Officials of the Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority (RTA) today dedicated a $25 million state-of-the-art bus garage on Cleveland’s West Side. They cut a ribbon and announced the winners of an employee photo contest. Winners will be displayed in the garage as the public art component. Operations at the new Triskett Garage began Aug. 28. An open house for staff and neighbors was held Sunday. The building reflects many suggestions made by RTA employees when… |
| RTA officials mark 10th Anniversary of HealthLine service |
CLEVELAND – The Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority (RTA) officials and civic leaders celebrated 10 years of service along the HealthLine today at a ceremony at the Louis Stokes Station at Windermere. The HealthLine is the region’s first Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) service and connects the two… |
| RTA officials break ground on new Campus Station at East 34th Street | CLEVELAND -- Community leaders and officials of the Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority (RTA) today broke ground on a new station they plan to build on the site of the current station at 2820 East 34th St. It is called the Campus Station, because it is near the Tri-C Metro Campus. The station serves the Red Line, Green Line and Blue Line, as well as… |
| Federal officials praise RTA for job training and workforce development | CLEVELAND – “In a year where collaboration is taking center stage, it is great to see the collaborative efforts of the two federal agencies, labor unions and some of the finest educational institutions in the country produce successes like we are seeing in Cleveland,” said Valarie J. McCall, Chair of the American Public Transportation Association (APTA). … |
| Growing Career Horizons | Early Years and Educational FoundationWhile residing in Miami, Florida, following her undergraduate college graduation, Maria Shurik explored the possibility of pursuing a master's degree in public administration. Seeking guidance, she consulted with an admissions counselor at Florida International University. This led to a recommendation for a Clerk position within the Director’s Office of the… |
| Inside RTA -- Summer 2017 | Good news for RTA staff, customers and local taxpayersMETROHEALTH: RTA continues to be the national transit leader in selling naming rights sponsorships. The MetroHealth System has agreed to pay up to $4 million for up to 25 years to have its brand on 20 buses, 37 shelters and 400+ bus stop signs. MetroHealth has five health-care facilities along the route. The sponsorship will launch this… |
| Rider's Digest -- December 2017 | Dec. 3: MetroHealth Line buses begin to rollOn Dec. 3, riders will begin to benefit from a new partnership between RTA and the MetroHealth System. MetroHealth has bought naming rights to rebrand the 51 family of routes as Bus Rapid Transit. The new MetroHealth Line will offer commuters an upgraded ride on 20 new, specially designed vehicles fully branded with the MetroHealth logo. More than 400 bus stop… |
| The Elements of GCRTA Bus Shelters | The Benefits of Bus SheltersBus shelters are much more than a convenience; they are an important component of public transportation. The importance of these structures is often overlooked but can contribute to the overall rider’s experience. Bus shelters are a key part of a public transit system and serve multiple purposes. They provide weather protection, showcase community artwork, present advertising opportunities, and promote the use of public transportation. The availability… |
