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Interurban Transit Partnership (The Rapid)

300 Ellsworth Ave SW
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
United States of America
616.456.7514
616.456.1941
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The Rapid serves East Grand Rapids, Grand Rapids, Grandville, Kentwood, Walker, and Wyoming, Michigan.

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The new agreement features substantial wage increases and additional work-life benefits for the workforce.
Sept. 6, 2024
Tolar Manufacturing Company
Tolar will construct up to 100 bus shelters for The Ride in Grand Rapids, Mich.
The contract is part of The Rapid's Bus Stop Improvement Program and an overall commitment to enhance passenger amenities.
March 29, 2024
The improvement to service frequency on routes 2, 5, 6 and 9 is a direct result of improved labor availability.
Jan. 25, 2024
The addition of the trips is part of The Rapid's efforts to meet the transportation needs of the community and support employment expansion in the region.
May 15, 2023
The Rapid
The Rapid has begun receiving EPA-certified RNG from the city of Biodigester as of April 13,
The EPA-certified RNG from Grand Rapids’ biodigester marks a major milestone in a multi-year effort between The Rapid and the city to create a partnership that upholds a shared...
May 8, 2023
The Active Air Purification systems add another layer of safety, giving customers peace of mind by constantly and effectively eliminating more than 99 percent of germs, viruses...
Dec. 9, 2022
App users can easily navigate all bus services in the six cities served by The Rapid, aided by the app’s many features.
Dec. 2, 2022
The change improves customer experience, avoids expensive equipment replacements and aligns with how people pay fares on other buses in the system.
Nov. 15, 2022
Transdev
Transdev began operating and maintaining The Rapid's paratransit fleet on Oct. 1, 2022.
Transdev take on the responsibility of operating and maintaining The Rapid's paratransit fleet, which supports approximately 200,000 trips per year.
Oct. 5, 2022
The Rapid
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A collective bargaining agreement for bus operators and maintenance employees has been approved.
April 29, 2021

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Laker Line Credit The Rapid
The $72.8-million project is designed to enhance the connection between GVSU’s Allendale campus and downtown Grand Rapids.
Aug. 25, 2020

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Deborah Prato will serve as the first female CEO and will begin her tenure March 8.
Feb. 5, 2021
The Rapid
Steve Schipper, COO, The Rapid
Steve Schipper, interim COO, has been selected to fill the position permanently.
Oct. 22, 2020
The Rapid
The program will utilize The Rapid’s ADA paratransit service to provide pre-scheduled rides to any GO!Bus eligible riders.
The GO!Bus Plus will offer pre-scheduled and on-demand rides via an app or webpage.
July 14, 2020
Rapid
At its meeting on June 27, The Rapid’s Board of Directors selected Andrew Johnson as the next CEO. Johnson is expected to start in August 2018.
At its meeting on June 27, The Rapid’s Board of Directors selected Andrew Johnson as the next CEO. Johnson is expected to start in August 2018.
July 2, 2018
The Rapid strengthened its team by welcoming Dina Reed as the deputy CEO of Finance and Administration in May.
May 21, 2018
The Interurban Transit Partnership Board announced it has reached agreement on a new three-year contract with the labor union representing the public transportation system’s bus...
Dec. 28, 2017
The Interurban Transit Partnership (The Rapid) board voted unanimously Wednesday to ask voters in Grand Rapids, East Grand Rapids, Grandville, Kentwood, Walker, and Wyoming to...
June 30, 2017
Leah Harnack/Mass Transit
Peter Varga, CEO of The Rapid.
Peter Varga, CEO of The Rapid, has notified the Board of Directors that he will be leaving at the end of his current contract, which runs through September 30, 2018.
April 13, 2017
U.S. Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx announced that President Obama’s Fiscal Year 2017 budget includes $57 million for construction of Grand Rapids’ Laker Line Bus Rapid...
Feb. 10, 2016
The Rapid
Veronica Lowe’s daily responsibilities will include overseeing a staff of approximately 275 bus operators and 12 supervisors within the transportation department, as well as developing and implementing departmental policies.
In January, The Rapid strengthened its team by welcoming Veronica Lowe as the new transportation manager.Lowe brings with her a wealth of knowledge and experience, having been...
Feb. 17, 2015