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One of the advances RTA made a few years back was the introduction of real-time vehicle location and stop time prediction. This gave our customers access to decision-making tools they didn't previously have available, and made choosing transit an easier option.

Unfortunately, the availability of real-time data is based on many moving parts, and all of those parts have to work in concert for this information to be properly, accurately available. Case in point, the recent Red Line…

From August 8th through October 2nd, GCRTA and RailWorks Track Services Inc. will be replacing the track structure on the Blue and Green lines from Buckeye-Woodhill station to Shaker Square. This section of track was last rehabbed in the early 1980’s. The Blue and Green lines, GCRTA’s light rail options, will be suspended during this time and replaced with 67R buses. 

A major portion of the suspension will be spent on replacing crossovers near Buckeye-Woodhill, East 116th, and…

Officer Daniel Cooke is one of RTA’s finest Transit Police officers,with a love for his community and the people in it. He has found a passion for police patch trading that has led him to meet great people near and far. Officer Cooke was first approached by a Highway Patrol Officer 2 years ago at the RNC to trade department patches. Without much information on the topic, hestarted to investigate on social media and realized there is an entire world of police patch traders. Using a variety of…

For many students, riding public transportation to school is a great way to get to and from class on time. Riding GCRTA (Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority) can be a convenient and cost-effective alternative to driving or taking a taxi. However, it can be intimidating for those who are unfamiliar with how the system works. To help make the transition easier, we’ve created this guide to give you the knowledge and resources you need to start riding GCRTA to school with confidence.…

Early Beginnings

Before joining GCRTA, Joseph Sopko gained experience in the transportation industry while working in the for-profit sector of the port trucking industry. He worked for a company called Bridge Terminal Transport Services (BTT), which is now under XPO Logistics.

Initially starting as a Safety Specialist, he rose to the position of Assistant Fleet Manager in 2007. In this role, Sopko managed truck dispatches from the…

In order to achieve RTA’s mission to provide safe, reliable, clean and courteous public transportation new revenue will be needed in the future. We know that a successful transit ballot measure will required, civic input, creating a shared vision, increasing public trust, and time to accomplish these things. This year we have commissioned several studies to help us develop a plan as we move forward. We need to know that the public, civic leaders, business influencers and, most importantly,…

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George F. Dixon, III, President, and Members, Board of Trustees, Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority, and Residents of Cuyahoga County, Ohio:

It is a pleasure to submit to you the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) of the Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority ("GCRTA" or "Authority") for the year ended December 31, 2011. This is…

1. PURPOSE OF THE CIVILIAN OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE
   1. The purpose of the Civilian Oversight Committee (“COC”) is to review public complaints filed against Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority (“GCRTA”) Transit Police Department (“TP”) employees.
   2. For this purpose to be achieved, the COC shall have the power to receive, investigate, and make recommendations for the resolution of public complaints regarding alleged misconduct by TP…

With the highly anticipated solar eclipse approaching, Cleveland is gearing up for a celestial event of a lifetime. As excitement builds for this rare occurrence, so does the concern for navigating through potential traffic and finding the perfect viewing spot. But fear not! Greater Cleveland RTA has your back, offering convenient and stress-free transportation options to ensure you catch every moment of this awe-inspiring event.

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Click here for a downloadable PDF (7.93MB) of this CAFR

George F. Dixon, III, President, and Members, Board of Trustees, Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority,
and Residents of Cuyahoga County, Ohio:

It is a pleasure to submit to you the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) of the Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority (“GCRTA” or “Authority”) for the year ended …