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| 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… |
| Legacy on Wheels | The year 1974 may seem like a distant memory, but it was a time of significant milestones. It saw the birth of the Rubik’s Cube, the debut of Skittles in the United Kingdom, the first People Magazine was sold widely on newsstands and crucially for our community, the founding of the Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority (GCRTA). Over the past 50 years, a lot has happened at GCRTA, and we have a rich legacy to show for it. Jeff Adams, our Central Equipment Fleet Manager at GCRTA,… |
| How to be a Happy Rider on GCRTA Vehicles |
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| Fresh Fest Cleveland 2021 | Fresh Fest Cleveland is back in 2021! This free festival is hosted in the Urban Agriculture Innovation Zone on Rid-All Farm and Otter Park. The mission of Fresh Fest Cleveland is to celebrate arts and urban agriculture, promote health and wellness, showcase fresh and local food, and break down barriers… |
| 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… |
| Pink Patch Project | • One in eight women in the United States will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime. These facts and figures are a scary reality that we face, and unfortunately, most of us know someone who has been affected by breast cancer in their lifetime. … |
| Roll to the Polls with GCRTA | GCRTA is committed to helping you exercise your right to vote by providing easy access to polling locations, voter registration sites, and local libraries where you can print information. Here's how we make voting easier:
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| Hunter, Former K-9 with Transit Police, Passes Away | Hunter, a former Transit Police K-9 for GCRTA, passed away in early January after a brief illness. “He will be missed,” his handler, Sgt. Farr, said. Hunter retired three years ago after serving with Transit Police for over six years. Hunter, like his K-9 partners, spent his time patrolling GCRTA facilities, vehicles, and trains. He searched unattended bags for possible explosives, served as a visible deterrent to potential perpetrators, and offered friendly greetings to… |
| Horseshoe Casino - What to do when the chips are down | When you're through playing at the casino, Cleveland has lots for you to see, do, and taste. RTA can connect you with many options. RTA offers four free trolley lines that can help you explore any part of downtown. All these lines stop in front of the casino's main Public Square entrance. Stay downtown and visit: |
| Management Development Program | The Management Development Program (MDP) began in 2008 as a way of building bench strength within RTA for future leaders. During the 2 year program, MDP's rotate throughout various departments while remaining focused on performance management-based projects. The end result of the program is a well-rounded employee geared for success at RTA. The program is now in its 5th class cycle, recruiting for the 6th class, and has produced many successful employees. The program has evolved over… |