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Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority (RTA)

1240 West 6th Street
Cleveland, OH 44113
United States
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Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority
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The Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority provides transit services to the greater Cleveland area. 

Press Releases

Siemens Mobility
A S200 LRV.
The order brings the total number of S200 LRVs in GCRTA’s fleet to 48.
March 4, 2025
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GCRTA bus.
Agencies receiving this grant will invest in more sustainable and eco-friendly buses to replace 19 of Ohio’s public transit diesel buses.
Jan. 22, 2025
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The GCRTA, Cleveland Institute of Art partner on bus shelter art.
The project’s theme, “Let’s Go Together,” was derived from GCRTA’s current media campaign and was developed through discussions between GCRTA marketing and a class of more than...
May 10, 2024
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GCRTA has been awarded 2.3 million to purchase new CNG buses.
The funding from the Ohio EPA and ODOT will be used to replace six diesel buses.
March 4, 2024
The ConnectWorks program will help to bridge the gap between bus stops and workplaces for the modern commuter.
Oct. 16, 2023
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GCRTA received a state grant that will support its Rail Car Replacement Program, as well as its electric fleet planning efforts.
The majority of the grant, $12.4 million, will go towards RTA’s Rail Car Replacement Program, and $200,000 will go to electrical vehicle planning.
Sept. 29, 2023
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India L. Birdsong Terry.
Terry’s new contract keeps her as GCRTA CEO and GM through 2027.
July 26, 2023
Akron Metro RTA collaborated with GCRTA to expand mobility options for residents in Summit and Cuyahoga counties.
June 5, 2023
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A conceptual rendering of the S200 for GCRTA.
The GCRTA Rail Car Replacement Project Team made the recommendation based on the car style’s ability to bring new service alignments to the authority.
April 5, 2023
Connectworks is a pilot microtransit program that connects people from public transportation stops on GCRTA to the front door of their workplace.
Feb. 20, 2023

Videos

RTA's Joe Calabrese Speaks on the Importance of Infrastructure
During National Infrastructure Week, RTA CEO and General Manager Joseph Calabrese offered comments on the importance of consistent investment in the physical structure of the ...
May 20, 2016
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Vincent Walls, RTA bus operator and Senior Games competitor, shares his outlook on life.
Aug. 13, 2013

News

Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority
The Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority has launched account-based ticketing, fare capping and smartcards as payment methods that ensures registered customers never pay more than the cost of a daily, weekly or monthly pass.
The new ways to pay will help ensure daily and monthly fares are capped at the cost of an unlimited pass.
June 3, 2026
Siemens Mobility Inc.
The image displays the Siemens S200 rail car.
The upgraded stock can operate on all rail lines by allowing access for high- and low-level platforms.
Sept. 25, 2025

Articles

MTA
NYPD officer.
USDOT aims to improve the perception of public transit in Washington, D.C., as federal employees return to the office while the MTA has seen a decrease in crime on its subway...
March 11, 2025
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GCRTA leadership answered questions regarding programs in the works for the Cleveland community during the agency's Media Event on Dec. 12, 2024.
GCRTA leadership came together to discuss recent updates made to its talent scouting and worker retention strategies and an overview of added safety and security measures.
Dec. 30, 2024
Brandon Lewis
GCRTA leaders during the 2024 agency Media Event on Dec. 12, 2024.
By 2030, the agency hopes to have its entire fleet of LRVs replaced, a new BRT line along W. 25th St. and a renovated transit station on E. 79th St.
Dec. 20, 2024
SamTrans
A passenger being let go off of a SamTrans paratransit vehicle.
Paratransit services are essential for people with all disabilities to get around and agencies are taking action to improve the experience.
Dec. 17, 2024
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GCRTA transit ambassadors are working to improve transit safety and security within the transit space.
Two years into the program, GCRTA's ambassadors are improving transit safety and security throughout the system.
Nov. 19, 2024
Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority
FTA officials joined GCRTA at an event to mark the awarding of a $130 million grant that will allow the authority to purchase up to rail cars.
The first-time grants were awarded through FTA’s Rail Vehicle Replacement Program, which targets replacement of aging rail cars responsible for service delays and increased maintenance...
May 8, 2023
Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority/Siemens Mobility
A conceptual rendering of future GCRTA high floor light-rail vehicles from Siemens.
The authority will initially purchase 24 Siemens S200 rail cars with options to order up to 60 rail cars.
April 19, 2023
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Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority’s approach to promoting and supporting DBE firms has resulted in an increase in the number of qualified DBEs, as well as expanded ...
Nov. 29, 2022
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Casey C. Blaze, Rail Equipment Manager, GCRTA
Casey C. Blaze, Rail Equipment Manager, Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority (GCRTA)
Aug. 23, 2022
Greater Cleveland RTA
ARM says its services are designed to improve wheel/rail interaction on 38 track miles on the Red Line and 10 track miles on the GCRTA light-rail lines.
The services provided in the multi-year contract will improve wheel/rail interaction along GCRTA’s 48 miles of track.
Sept. 3, 2021

Additional content from Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority (RTA)

The mobility program is a result of the GCRTA’s effort to expand equitable access to employment opportunities in Solon for the greater Cleveland region with an 18-month pilot ...
Feb. 2, 2023
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GCRTA donated two buses to workforce development partner Cuyahoga Community College for drivers-in-training to obtain their CDL and with training for mechanics.
The donation is one element to the partnership between GCRTA and Cuyahoga Community College, which aims to promote workforce readiness.
Oct. 7, 2022
Both transit ambassadors and crisis intervention specialists will work in collaboration with GCRTA’s Transit Police and have their own specific responsibilities.
Sept. 7, 2022
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Funding will be used for the Rail Car Replacement program and the Bus Improvement program.
Aug. 25, 2022
Burney was hired by GCRTA as deputy general counsel in June 2012 and brings more than 40 years of experience in private and public sector law.
May 25, 2022
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The new fleet offers riders a cleaner and safer ride.
Jan. 12, 2022
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Rta Back Up
In August, consultants performed an extensive inspection of the Water Line Bridge, leading them to recommend service not be resumed until critical infrastructure was improved....
Sept. 9, 2021
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NEXT GEN RTA goes into effect June 13.
May 11, 2021
RTA regularly needs to hire part-time and full-time drivers (bus, paratransit and rail) to keep up with the ability to connect the community.
May 6, 2021
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Deirdre Jones has been appointed to the position and will assume her new role May 3.
April 7, 2021
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The station officially opened to customers on March 10.
March 31, 2021
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Left, an AC Transit vaccine shuttle, right, BART representatives speak with a rider about the vaccine.
Vaccine access helps transit agencies build a bridge to a brighter post-pandemic future.
March 29, 2021