Toledo Area Regional Transit Authority (TARTA)

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TARTA diesel bus.
The new 29- and 35-foot GILLIG buses replaced 2008 and 2009 models in a fixed-route fleet of 72 vehicles.
May 16, 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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TARTA paratransit bus.
The agency’s paratransit service will now operate under the name TARTA Move with rebranded bus wraps and a future wave of new passes and ID cards.
Nov. 27, 2024
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James Karasek
In his new role, Karasek will work to manage organizational budgets, secure grant funding and streamline financial processes with TARTA.
June 25, 2024
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Barrera-Richards will oversee hiring and all other aspects of workforce management in the agency, in addition to fostering a positive workplace culture.
March 28, 2024
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TARTA’s paratransit division has earned Certified Autism Center™ designation.
To be considered for the certification, TARTA employees had to undergo training courses to better understand and accommodate the needs of autistic and sensory-sensitive passengers...
March 6, 2024
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TARTA's new bus wash.
TARTA installed a new bus wash station to replace the one it had utilized since 1971.
Feb. 12, 2024
Fixed-route, paratransit and TARTA Flex on-demand services for the city of Oregon will start Jan. 7, 2024.
Oct. 20, 2023
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TARTA has solidified plans to bring Route 2 services to the city of Oregon.
The new services coming to the city is the next step in the authority’s TARTA Next redesign and expansion.
July 24, 2023
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Rick Bailey
Bailey will oversee TARTA’s customer experience efforts and employees, in addition to leading operations for TARPS, TARTA’s paratransit service.
April 24, 2023

Articles

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LYNX has introduced a new mobile app while TARTA has implemented fare capping on its system.
Nov. 20, 2024
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A rider tapping her card on a Metro Transit bus in Minneapolis.
All four transit agencies are implementing strategies to reduce the cost of public transit across their respective regions.
Nov. 15, 2024
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TARTA will remain fare free through the end of July 2022.
The authority is still finalizing what its fare structure will look like in August 2022, but plans to implement a cashless card system no later than 2024.
Dec. 27, 2021
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TARTA's Board of Trustees approved placing a ballot proposal before voters this fall that would add an eighth government member, repeal a local property tax and institute a sales tax that would help fund the transit system.
The transit system says the move will help it meet the growing mobility needs of the region’s residents.
July 26, 2021

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TARTA Flex’s microtransit model will expand access to convenient, equitable and sustainable public transit in Lucas County and Rossford, Ohio.
Jan. 25, 2023
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Laura Koprowski
Koprowski joined TARTA in 2020 and is credited with ‘finding solutions to problems’ and delivering those solutions ‘faster than anticipated.’
Nov. 21, 2022
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On Oct. 20, TARTA's Board approved the TARTA Next plan that will deliver more service through fleet and technology improvements.
The plan is a roadmap to deliver a promise of providing transit to everyone in Lucas County through an improved fleet, technology and customer experience.
Oct. 24, 2022
The pact takes effect immediately and runs through May of 2025 and provides raises of between 10 and 25 percent for all employees covered by the contract
Oct. 4, 2022
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A new on-demand microtransit pilot will launch in the first quarter of 2023, revamping the current Call-A-Ride system to allow customers to request curb-to-curb transit within...
Sept. 1, 2022
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Left, Jason Brown, deputy director, Lucas County Veterans Service Commission and Laura Koprowski, TARTA CEO.
The partnership will allow veterans and active-duty military to use TARTA services free of charge to travel to medical appointments.
Aug. 29, 2022
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Gettum has more than 30 years of experience in management, customer service and the travel industry.
July 27, 2022
TARTA is preparing to close the hub at 5:00 p.m. May 30, with estimated reopening set for late July.
May 26, 2022
TARTA is eliminating tokens and the TARPS 20-trip pass from its fare structure.
May 20, 2022
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The agreement brings pay and benefits for operators and maintenance employees in line with transit industry standards and the locally competitive nature of these positions.
May 5, 2022
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Sam Melden
The authority strengthens its leadership team as it prepares to expand its service to all of Lucas County.
Feb. 2, 2022
The collaboration aims to ensure quality labor on future capital projects.
Jan. 24, 2022
While a fully expanded service area and schedule will take effect in late 2022 with the rest of the TARTA Next system redesign, CEO Laura Koprowski outlined the importance of ...
Nov. 30, 2021
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TARTA is in the third year of a 10-year partnership with the University of Toledo to provide free transportation for the next generation of industry leaders.
Oct. 21, 2021
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The appointment comes as current TARTA CEO Kimberly Dunham announces her departure from the authority.
Sept. 29, 2021
The agreement includes the first significant raise for TAAP employees since 2017 and adds three more paid holidays.
Sept. 27, 2021
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Automatic Passenger Counting will improve TARTA’s count of passengers on each bus route.
TARTA has secured more than $3 million in state and federal grant funds to address several long-neglected areas of technology critical to the day-to-day business of the transit...
Sept. 14, 2021
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Construction work on the corridor required extended detours for several TARTA fixed-line routes, which will return to their regular routes with stops on Summit Street on Sept....
Sept. 9, 2021
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Richard Cowart
With the latest hire for these two critical positions at TARTA, the organization has assembled a new management team of transit industry professionals from around the country....
Aug. 4, 2021
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TARTA’s proposal is to replace a 2.5 mills property tax with a 0.5 percent transit and transportation infrastructure sales tax and expand service across Lucas County.
June 24, 2021
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Koprowski previously served as the chief communications and customer experience officer for the authority.
May 14, 2021
Improvements include adding concrete for an outdoor waiting area and installing bus shelters and trash cans.
April 13, 2021
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The language provides TARTA with a two-year window to expand its membership with approval of a simple majority of its current local government members rather than the unanimous consent previously required under state law.
Seeking a state legislative solution was a collaborative effort between TARTA and the Toledo Regional Chamber of Commerce to meet the growing demand for more public transit service...
March 29, 2021
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Left, David Robinson, Chief Financial Officer and right, Patricia Talbott, Director of Paratransit
David Robinson has been named as the authority's chief financial officer and Patricia Talbott has been named director of Paratransit.
Dec. 11, 2020
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Charles Odimgbe has been chosen for the position.
Nov. 12, 2020
Beginning Nov. 2, the 10L bus route will be expanded and is available Monday through Saturday.
Oct. 28, 2020
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The grant will allow TARTA to purchase new buses for its fixed-route service.
The state funding will support the purchase of new buses.
Aug. 25, 2020
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Jim Fight, director, human resources, TARTA
Fight previously led human resources efforts at transit systems in Baton Rouge and Kansas City.
Aug. 13, 2020
The new pilot routes introduced in Rossford and Sylvania will help provide COVID-19 safety measures for customers.
June 2, 2020
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As TARTA continues to transport customers on its fixed-route and paratransit services, the authority will also continue its safety measures to protect employees and riders.
Policies such as front-line pay, modified work schedules and social distancing practices are being extended through May 29.
May 14, 2020
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The renewed funding allows TARTA to continue to provide access to critical public transit services such as its fixed-route service and TARPS paratransit, among other services....
April 30, 2020
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Laura Koprowski will start her new position April 27.
April 8, 2020
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The program works with local employers to provide a vanpool option for employees to commute to work.
Dec. 13, 2019
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Kimberly Dunham will bring 25 years of experience to the role.
Nov. 18, 2019