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Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority (RTA)

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Cleveland, OH 44113
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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. 

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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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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

Articles

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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
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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
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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
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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

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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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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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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
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Walker Minor will begin in her new role at RTA on March 8.
Feb. 22, 2021
Grades across 16 categories span from a B to a D.
Feb. 15, 2021
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A Houston METRO bus reminds riders masks are required to ride. TSA announced fines could range between $250 and $1,500 for passengers not in compliance with the new federal rule.
TSA left the door open to levy fines outside of this range depending on “aggravating or mitigating factors.”
Feb. 8, 2021
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He brings more than 30 years of experience leading technology teams and initiatives.
Feb. 3, 2021
COTA
COTA is one of eight Ohio transit agencies to be awarded state grants for clean vehicle bus replacements.
The nearly $10 million in funds will be used to replace 40 aging diesel buses at transit agencies throughout the state.
Jan. 14, 2021
KC Streetcar Authority
A rendering of the KC Streetcar Riverfront Extension.
USDOT awarded $1 billion in this round of BUILD grants to 70 projects, 13 of which will improve how people move on transit and rail systems in urban and rural America.
Sept. 17, 2020
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The KC Streetcar Riverfront Extension will benefit from a $14.2-million BUILD grant awarded to The Kansas City Area Transportation Authority, Port KC and Kansas City Streetcar Authority.
Four transit projects have been awarded more than $67 million in FY20 BUILD grants by the U.S. Department of Transportation.
Sept. 11, 2020
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Chris Weil, Electronic Repair Manager, Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority
Chris Weil, Electronic Repair Manager, Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority (GCRTA)
Aug. 18, 2020
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Valto joins GCRTA's K-9 unit.
He will be the agency’s only dual-purpose canine.
May 22, 2020
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Greater Cleveland RTA is installing vinyl curtains on its entire bus fleet.
The clear vinyl curtains are custom cut to provide a secure enclosure on all the authority’s buses and paratransit vehicles.
May 6, 2020
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RTA also installed plexiglass enclosures for booth attendants at Tower City Station.
The cleaning technology can be used at bus districts, rail stations and office spaces.
April 3, 2020
Dennis Clough has been re-elected to serve as president of the board and Rev. Charles Lucas has been re-elected to serve as vice president.
March 26, 2020
The training program aims to address the shortage of bus, rail and paratransit operators.
Nov. 18, 2019
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A 10-year old has raised enough funds to outfit more than 130 K-9 officers with vests.
Nov. 1, 2019
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After repairing the S-curve retaining wall, the Red Line has resumed regular service.
Aug. 28, 2019
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India Birdsong will take over as Greater Cleveland Public Transit’s chief on September 16.
Aug. 21, 2019
Additional transit stations are in the process of getting wifi capability.
Aug. 16, 2019
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The track to the airport after rehabilitation work had been performed.
The project is the final portion of a multi-year $38 million effort to repair and improve the West Side Red Line.
May 20, 2019
Parma Heights Mayor Michael P. Byrne was elected by the Cuyahoga County Mayors and City Managers.
Dec. 11, 2018
The Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority has received the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for its 2017 operating and capital budget.
Oct. 19, 2018
Justin M. Bibb was sworn into office as a member of the Board of Trustees of the Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority.
Oct. 17, 2018
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RTA is celebrating this anniversary by partnering with Icelandair on a special promotion offering round-trip airfare for two on Icelandair to Reykjavik, Iceland.
The Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority is reaching an important milestone this November as it celebrates the 50th Anniversary of Red Line service to Cleveland Hopkins...
Sept. 17, 2018
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The Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority Board of Trustees appointed Dr. Floun’say Caver as interim CEO and general manager.
The Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority Board of Trustees appointed Dr. Floun’say Caver as interim CEO and general manager.
Aug. 22, 2018
Beginning Monday, August 20, the Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority began signal system repairs on the Blue and Green Lines. Customers may notice a slight delay.
Aug. 20, 2018
The Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority released the results of a safety audit showing serious crimes on the RTA were down 59 percent for the first six months of 2018...
Aug. 10, 2018
The decision was made today that the right time to bring a tax levy option to the voters is not this November, 2018, but will likely be sometime in 2019.
Aug. 7, 2018
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Joe Calabrese, CEO & General Manager, Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority
The Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority Board of Trustees and CEO and General Manager Joseph A. Calabrese have reached an agreement to accelerate RTA’s executive leadership...
July 30, 2018
The Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority made it easier for customers to discreetly contact Transit Police from their mobile phone if they need help or want to communicate...
July 16, 2018
The Board of Trustees of the Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority has elected Westlake Mayor Dennis Clough as president of the board and Rev. Charles Lucas as vice president...
June 20, 2018
Bus, rail, Paratransit operators, Transit Police and staff were honored for their exemplary service in 2017 at the Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority Awards Banquet....
May 14, 2018
The RTA was presented with the Gold Award for Bus Safety from the American Public Transportation Association at its annual APTA Bus and Paratransit Conference in Tampa, Florida...
May 9, 2018
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On April 20, K-9 officer, Ben retired after 4 years with Transit Police.
On April 20, K-9 officer, Ben retired after 4 years with Transit Police. He is a Certified Explosive Ordinance Detection Canine (EODK9) from Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio...
April 25, 2018
The Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority has been awarded the Gold Award for Bus Safety from the American Public Transportation Association.
April 16, 2018
The Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority has been awarded the Gold Award for Bus Safety from the American Public Transportation Association.
April 12, 2018
The 2018 Induction Ceremony at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame is April 14 this year and rock royalty will be in Cleveland.
April 11, 2018
The Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority has received an investment of more than $2.6 million from the US Department of Transportation to assist in the conversion from...
April 6, 2018
George F. Dixon III, president of the Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority Board of Trustees, resigned Thursday at the board’s request.
March 30, 2018
The Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority has filed a claim to recover $2 million lost to fraudulent prescription drug claims – one of the final steps in a years-long internal...
March 19, 2018
On Dec. 7, the Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority’s popular 51 family of routes became the new MetroHealth Line.
Dec. 8, 2017
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The Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority has appointed Dr. Floun’say Caver as deputy general manager of operations.
The Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority has appointed Dr. Floun’say Caver as deputy general manager of operations, effective Oct. 1.
Oct. 4, 2017
The Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority has announced a new partnership with the MetroHealth System to rebrand the number 51 family of routes.
Sept. 22, 2017
The Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority has branded two HealthLine Stations near the museums in University Circle.
Aug. 17, 2017
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Community leaders and officials of the Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority (RTA) broke ground on a new station they plan to build on the site of the current station at...
June 1, 2017
The Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority (RTA) has received the prestigious Gold Award for Commitment to Excellence from The Partnership for Excellence (TPE).
May 18, 2017
RTA was well represented in Washington, D.C., this week when CEO and General Manager Joe Calabrese, and representatives from 11 other transit agencies from across the country,...
May 12, 2017
The Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority (RTA) is saluting 30 bus, rail and Paratransit operators who have compiled a total of 665 years of accident-free driving at its...
April 19, 2017
Three bus operators from the Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority (RTA) will receive Operator-of-the-Year awards from the Ohio Public Transit Association at their annual...
April 10, 2017
George F. Dixon and Westlake Mayor Dennis Clough were re-elected today to lead the Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority (RTA) Board of Trustees for another year.
March 23, 2017
Loretta Kirk, deputy general manager of finance and administration for the Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority (RTA) is the public transportation honoree and recipient...
March 16, 2017
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The Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority (RTA) was the first transit system in the nation to sell naming rights sponsorships to its assets, and the practice continues ...
March 14, 2017
The Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority (RTA) is one of many local agencies that will participate in a major community event from 9 a.m.-noon Feb. 25, 2017, at the E-...
Feb. 14, 2017
The American Public Transportation Association (APTA) has recognized Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority (RTA) for its outstanding achievements in sustainability.
Jan. 31, 2017
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On Nov. 22, 2016, community leaders and officials of the Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority (RTA) will celebrate the completion of a $1.8 million upgrade to the Warrensville...
Nov. 16, 2016
USA Today and its 10best.com Web site have named Cleveland the top city in the country for visitors who want to go car-free.
Sept. 29, 2016
The Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority (RTA) will extend the hours and frequency of the Downtown Trolleys during the Republican National Convention, thanks to the generous...
July 13, 2016
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The Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority (RTA) launched a new way for riders to pay for transit fares. The RTA CLE app for mobile ticketing lets riders skip the lines ...
July 8, 2016
The Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority (RTA) has completed a light show installation in time for the Republican National Convention.
June 24, 2016
A statement by Joe Calabrese, CEO and general manager, addressing RTA's potential changes.
April 20, 2016
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RTA’s popular trolleys have been in service 10 years, and 12 new trolleys begin service this month.
April 12, 2016
Crews from the Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority (RTA) crews need to close part of the Red Line this month to complete a major track upgrade between two rail stations...
April 11, 2016
The Central Bus Maintenance Facility of the Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority (RTA) has received an official ISO 14001 Certification for its Environmental and Sustainability...
Feb. 24, 2016
Joe Calabrese, CEO and general manager of the Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority (RTA), has been named one of nine of Governing Magazine’s “Public Officials of the Year...
Nov. 12, 2015
As the popularity of Flats East Bank grows, so does RTA service.RTA is giving extra attention to stations in the Flats by improving new grade crossings along the Waterfront Line...
Sept. 30, 2015
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The new Red Line station replaces an old and functionally obsolete facility and is the first new Red Line station in 46 years.
RTA cut the ribbon on Aug. 11 for the new $17.5 million Little Italy-University Circle Station on Mayfield Road at East 119th Street. The new Red Line station replaces an old ...
Aug. 12, 2015
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The Cleveland State Line replaced RTA’s popular 55 family of routes in December. Service is betweenWest Shore communities and Downtown via Clifton Boulevard and the Shoreway.
The Cleveland State Line posted record-breaking ridership, up nearly 20 percent during the first six months of operation.Officials of the Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority...
Aug. 5, 2015
Serving as MC of the May 19 event was Valarie J. McCall, Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority board member; vice chair of the American Public Transportation Association (APTA); chair of APTA's Transit Board Members Committee; chief of government and international affairs for the city of Cleveland.
On May 19, the Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority (RTA) unveiled its new compressed natural gas (CNG) buses at a ceremony at the Great Lakes Science Center. RTA is adding...
May 20, 2015
The RTA saluted 24 Bus and Paratransit Operators who have compiled a total of 575 years of accident-free driving.Joe Calabrese, RTA CEO and general manager, called that feat “...
April 17, 2015
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APTA Vice Chair and GCRTA Board member Valarie J. McCall was the emcee for an April 9 program that drew lots of media attention. Elected officials and community leaders were invited to GCRTA's main rail station at Tower City. They saw a photo display of projects that had been completed with federal funds, heard several speeches, and toured a section of track that will be upgraded when more federal funds become available.
The Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority (RTA) has more than $100 million in unfunded rail needs to bring our system to a state of good repair. This includes track work...
April 15, 2015
The Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority, in partnership with Battelle Memorial Institute, will develop and test collision avoidance systems for its 500 bus fleet that...
Feb. 12, 2015
The Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority (RTA) and the Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) on Nov. 18 signed an agreement for a new, three-year contract, effective March 1...
Nov. 19, 2014
The Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority won 'Best in Class' for 'Senior Management Diversity' for the second year in a row by the Commission on Economic Inclusion
Sept. 11, 2014
The Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority (RTA) welcomes Mayor Georgine Weloof, South Euclid, Ohio, as the newest member on the Board of Trustees.
March 20, 2014
The Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority (RTA) displays its first newly renovated Red Line rail car on from 1 p.m. Dec. 10, through 7 p.m. Dec. 11,. in Tower City.
Dec. 5, 2013
The Board of Trustees of the Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority (RTA) has approved the purchase of 60 new CNG-powered buses, along with related training, special tools...
Nov. 19, 2013
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RTA is paying tribute to its employees who are veterans.
The Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority (RTA) is grateful to its employees for their services to RTA.
Nov. 6, 2013
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The Institute for Transportation and Development Policy (ITDP) presented the award for the HealthLine to Joseph Calabrese, CEO and general manager, RTA, as well as to Mayor Frank Jackson, city of Cleveland, for its support of the project, on April 16.
The Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority (RTA) is proud to receive a Silver rating for the HealthLine - the highest ranking of a Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) System in United...
April 24, 2013
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For 24 hours, one out of every three RTA vehicles will have a giant X displayed on the side of it to signify potential federal government 'cuts', affecting operations for all ...
Sept. 21, 2011