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| Officer Greg Theiss | RTA’s Transit Police department handles calls for service and other emergencies just like every other police department in Ohio. Our 140 sworn officers pledge to keep not only RTA’s staff and riders, but everyone in Greater Cleveland safe every day. This past July, Officer Greg Theiss was on his break when someone approached him about a man about to jump off a bridge. Officer Theiss responded quickly to the bridge at W. 140-Lorain, which is just above our rapid tracks by the West Park Rapid… |
| Food Bank Distribution | Phase II of our Need a Mask, Take a Mask campaign began in early September. This phase focuses on community engagement and leveraging partnerships to provide free face masks to those in Cuyahoga County. On Thursday, September 17, staff from GCRTA’s Marketing Department joined volunteers from the Greater Cleveland Food Bank for their weekly food distribution. Along with the food boxes, we passed out mask kits to those in need, serving 2,662 households- which is an… |
| 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… |
| Waterfront Line Reopens for 2023 Browns Season | Waterfront Line ClosureIn 2021, the Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority (GCRTA) Waterfront Line, an essential piece of Cleveland's transportation infrastructure, was forced to close due to safety concerns surrounding its main bridge near the Flats. The 2.2-mile Waterfront Line services the Browns Stadium, East Bank of the Flats, Settlers Landing, North Coast, and South Harbor. The decision to close the Waterfront Line was not taken lightly. In 2018,… |
| 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,… |
| My Summer Internship, by Yvette Duke | This summer I had the opportunity to work at Greater Cleveland RTA in the Human Resources Department as a Labor and Employee Relations intern. I am a current senior at Cleveland State University majoring in Organizational Leadership with a focus in Human Resources. I enjoy writing, traveling, spending time with family and adventure. While working at GCRTA I was able to grow my skillset, achieve personal growth, and create a vision of success in my future endeavors.
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| Cleveland Sight Center Training | 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. |
| 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… |
| In the "News You Can Use" category: urban transit stations redeveloped as neighborhood amenities | Shared From FreshWaterCleveland.com: January 30 2014. By Rachel Kauffman and Joe Baur Even as the economy recovers, Americans are driving less. In urban areas… |
| Rider's Digest -- January 2014 | GM: Thanks for your support in 2013As we start a New Year, I want to thank each of you for your support in 2013. RTA completed a number of major infrastructure improvements in 2013. We upgraded the Airport tunnel and the S-curve on the West Side, and continue to build new Rapid stations at Cedar-University and on … |