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If you've looked at our online schedules since the announcement of our temporary service reduction (taking effect April 12), you may have noticed a small difference in how they look. No, I'm not talking about the overall reduction in the number of trips available -- that's obvious.

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The holiday season is upon us, and what better way to embrace the season than by hopping on GCRTA's Holiday Trolley! This beloved GCRTA tradition has been a staple in Cleveland since 2021, spreading joy and cheer to all who ride it. With its twinkling lights, festive decorations, and lively atmosphere, the Holiday Trolley is the perfect way to experience the magic of the holidays in the city.

The Charm of GCRTA's Holiday Vehicle

Step aboard the GCRTA Holiday Trolley and prepare…

GM message: Vision Statement full of great goals

Last year, as  RTA  employees were engaged to develop our new Strategic Plan, an area of focus was our Vision? What kind of transit agency do we aspire to?

The answer was clear – we want to be:

• The transportation mode of choice for residents and visitors to Cuyahoga County.
• An industry leader that is well-run and has a first-class image.
• An employer of choice. You can't…

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…

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.…

We see it on the news every week. Somebody disappears- maybe for a short time, maybe for a long time, maybe forever. Often, they are victims of human trafficking- modern day slavery of global proportions. RTA and other public transit agencies are committed to raising awareness of this problem, and joining in the fight to eliminate it.

So what is human trafficking? Basically, it is modern day slavery- a crime and civil rights abuse that affects millions of men, women and children around…

CLEVELAND -- Thanks to the Rotary Club of Cleveland, 12 tall ships will visit Cleveland. The ships arrive at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, July 3. Tours will be available July 4-7, on the property of the Cleveland-Cuyahoga County Port Authority, behind FirstEnergy Stadium.

July 3

One of the best vantage points to watch the ships enter the Cleveland Harbor is at…

GCRTA is continuing to make strides to protect our essential workers as we continue to work hard every day to provide an essential service to our customers and community. As a part of that mission, GCRTA has worked to ensure that employees are healthy, safe and ready to preform essential job functions.

With the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, GCRTA has worked with Concentra to check the temperature of essential personnel reporting to duty, including general office staff, mechanics, and…

Juneteenth is the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery. On June 19th, 1865 — two and a half years after the Emancipation Proclamation — Major General Gordon Granger came to Galveston, Texas to announce General Order Number 3. This order informed the people of Texas that, “in accordance with a Proclamation from the Executive of the United States, all…

Despite the statewide mask mandate being lifted on June 2nd, GCRTA still requires all passengers aboard buses, trains, or at stations to wear a mask.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) along with the U.S. Department of Transportation are requiring masks to be worn on all forms of public transportation, in addition to hubs such as airports and stations.

GCRTA receives state and federal funding to provide public…