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Late-night trolley service extended to Flats East Bank

Headed for Flats East Bank this summer? Just hop on the C-Line trolley. It’s free with a smile.

RTA will offer a new service seven days a week beginning Friday, May 26, just as summer kicks in. Other summer service changes begin Sunday, June 4, but the trolley service starts earlier, to help riders enjoy the Memorial Day weekend.

Happy New Year from RTA’s CEO & GM

As the holidays wind down and 2020 begins, let me take a moment to thank you for the support and trust you have shown us in recent months.

With your critical community input, we were able to gather your feedback to help inform the agency’s pillar studies underway this past year. We looked at fares, system redesign, economic impact, rail cars, and more, all in an effort to listen more closely to you, our…

Go slow, Work zone ahead

You see these signs pop up every summer on highways. Summer is the season for construction on railroads, too.

RTA is investing heavily in rail. 50 percent of RTA’s capital budget is spent on rail, while 20 percent of RTA customers use rail. While some projects are exciting, such as new rail stations at Brookpark and Little Italy-University Circle, some are just necessary, such as replacing 6,000 railroad ties every year to keep the track system in a…

Dec. 31: Rail service operates all night

For the second year in a row, RTA will offer around-the-clock rail service overnight between Dec. 31 and Jan. 1.

This will make it more convenient for customers to attend New Year’s Eve events. The Cavaliers play at 7 p.m. at Quicken Loans Arena. There is a public celebration on Mall B, 602 St. Clair Ave., NE, from 10 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Gates open at 8 p.m. Admission is…

This fall, 51 family of routes to become new MetroHealth Line

RTA has formed a partnership with The MetroHealth System to rebrand the number 51 family of routes.

Beginning this fall, the route will offer commuters an upgraded ride on 20 new, specially designed vehicles fully branded with the MetroHealth logo. More than 400 bus stop signs and 37 shelters will also display the new logo along the routes.

2018, A Look Back

2018 was an exciting year for RTA. As we move forward into the new year, let’s take a moment to go over a few of last year’s highlights.

The biggest event of 2018 was our management changes. The President of our Board of Trustees resigned, and Dennis Clough, Mayor of Westlake was voted in as new President. Also, our CEO, Joe Calabrese stepped down and Dr. Floun’say Caver was made interim CEO/General Manager. We look forward to working with the board to locate…

The HealthLine is Cleveland's first Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system, serving the Euclid Corridor. It connects the two largest regional employment areas, Downtown and University Circle, and extends to the Louis Stokes Station at Windermere in East Cleveland.

With visitors from all over the world, RTA regularly showcases the $200 million HealthLine, the world-class standard for BRT. The HealthLine was named the 'Best' Bus Rapid Transit in North America by…

RTA is investing in a well-rounded experience for all riders, with all vehicles in its fleet offering free WiFi to riders.

While actively making strides to close the digital divide, RTA is working to bridge the gap for homes and neighborhoods that have limited to no access to technology via the internet. So with an AT&T contract investment of $2 million for 5 years for a complete cellular and Wi-Fi communications upgrade overhaul, RTA is becoming a solution and an advocate for…

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…

GCRTA provides Bus, Rail and Paratransit Operators with various types of training each year to improve customer service and safety of our passengers. Recently, our Paratransit Training Instructors and Operators visited the Cleveland Sight Center to learn how best to interact with customers who may have vision loss or blindness.
During the three-hour class, attendees worked on sighted guiding, cane work and riding fixed route service. The…