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| 2020 Holiday Trains | The Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority (RTA) is proud to announce that customers may begin enjoying rides on RTA's festive Holiday Trains beginning Saturday, November 28. "The team at the Central Rail Maintenance Facility have been hard at work since late summer planning what is surely to be a bright spot in the holiday season," said RTA's Chief Operating Officer Dr. Floun'say Caver. The new holiday trains are ready for service! “2020 has been hard on everyone,… |
| A Brushstroke of Heritage: James L.'s Vision Connects Communities Along Payne Avenue | In the vibrant tapestry of Cleveland, east of the bustling downtown, lies a neighborhood brimming with the joyous hues of culture, the tantalizing aromas of various cuisines, and the rich threads of community. AsiaTown, a vital hub for Asian American businesses, community bonds, and cultural expression, has flourished since the 1860s. At its heart runs Payne Avenue, a dynamic artery where community engagement and artistic spirit converge… |
| 2023 BorderLight Fringe Festival |
Attention public transit lovers, history enthusiasts, and music fans! The 2023 BorderLight Fringe Festival includes many shows, musical and cultural performances, including Public Fransit. BorderLight’s mission is to present innovative theatre that inspires, builds cross-cultural understanding, and celebrates the diversity of the human experience. Public transportation has been a cornerstone of many in… |
| Brady's K-9 Fund meets RTA police dogs | On Thursday, March 28, 2019, members of the RTA K-9 unit met with a family at Transit Police Headquarters. This family includes a special boy named, Brady. He has an organization called Brady's K-9 Fund. Brady feels all K-9 Officers should be protected by a ballistic/stab proof vest, after all they are protecting us! Typically they are front line into danger so a protective vest is crucial. Brady donates the Street Fighter vest… |
| Why Ride RTA in the Winter | by Julia Rivera Snow storm? No worries! Why not take the RTA and avoid driving in the snow? Taking RTA is a safer, more reliable, and less stressful way to get to your destination while also contributing to a decrease in traffic congestion. Our trains and buses are equipped for harsh winter months and provide you easy access to campus, work, or another destination! When riding the train, you aren’t at the mercy of traffic. Each morning during the winter “snow trains” ride the lines to… |
| Real Time Solar Signs Pilot Program | RTA pilots solar real-time bus arrival information signsBy: Mandy Metcalf, Planning Team Leader - Programming & Planning Dept. Knowing exactly when your bus will arrive makes riding transit easier and less stressful. That’s why RTA is testing solar real-time arrival information signs from CHK Connectpoint. The signs list when the bus is coming for all the routes at the stop and update every minute based on the actual position of the bus. These… |
| Safe Place for the Holidays | The holiday season got a little brighter for one family this year after their autistic son was reported lost, disoriented and possibly on a GCRTA bus. Service Quality Coordinator D’Von received a call from Operator Nicauya to request a wellness check from Transit Police regarding an autistic male that may be lost on his bus. A description was provided from the operator, as well as the direction the bus was traveling. Service Quality requested that Transit Police meet the bus at… |
| How to be a Happy Rider on GCRTA Vehicles |
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| Cleveland International Film Festival | Cleveland’s very own International Film Festival kicked off this week! Do you know how you’re getting there? Why not ride RTA, it’s the easy way! Taking RTA transit is the easiest and least stressful way to get to Tower City; just hop on the Red, Blue, or Green lines that all have direct routes to Tower City. RTA’s HealthLine runs 24/7 on Euclid Avenue and stops directly across from the JACK… |
| RTA has a K-9 unit, but why? | RTA has one of the largest police forces in Cuyahoga County, so it is of no surprise that we also have one of the largest K-9 forces. Comprised of eight teams of handler and canine, RTA’s unit is used for more than just patrolling the buses and trains. The RTA K-9 force started with just four dogs in 2006. Over the past twelve years, we’ve we've had nearly 20 dogs that have been trained in patrol and explosive detection, with our current roster at 8. Most of the K-9 unit have… |