/news/tags/greater-cleveland-rta Greater Cleveland RTA en-US Copyright Wed, 05 Apr 2023 19:18:53 GMT /environment-energy/2023-04-05/greater-cleveland-rta-recommends-rail-car-replacement-project-awaits-board-approval The proposed project could replace 69 of the current, aging rail cars with up to 60 new rail cars. If approved, the project could lead to easier rail maintenance and the creation of new service. Wed, 05 Apr 2023 19:18:53 GMT /environment-energy/2023-04-05/greater-cleveland-rta-recommends-rail-car-replacement-project-awaits-board-approval Zaria Johnson /environment-energy/2023-02-17/workers-without-cars-can-face-long-walks-from-the-bus-stop-to-the-job-solon-pilots-a-fix-for-that Greater Cleveland RTA partnered with Columbus-based ride share provider SHARE Mobility to bring microtransit to the region. The pilot Workforce Connector Program gives Solon employees the opportunity to save time on their daily commutes by scheduling rides directly to and from their workplaces. Fri, 17 Feb 2023 11:00:00 GMT /environment-energy/2023-02-17/workers-without-cars-can-face-long-walks-from-the-bus-stop-to-the-job-solon-pilots-a-fix-for-that Zaria Johnson /show/sound-of-ideas/2023-02-13/transit-advocates-issue-challenge-to-rely-solely-on-public-transit-for-a-week-county-executive-hops-on-board New Cuyahoga County Executive Chris Ronayne and other officials will discuss public transportation in Northeast Ohio, after being challenged to rely on it for a week. Mon, 13 Feb 2023 11:30:00 GMT /show/sound-of-ideas/2023-02-13/transit-advocates-issue-challenge-to-rely-solely-on-public-transit-for-a-week-county-executive-hops-on-board Drew Maziasz /government-politics/2023-02-07/cleveland-reduces-penalties-for-public-transit-fare-evasion The penalty for failing to pay for a bus or train ride will drop to the equivalent of a parking ticket. Tue, 07 Feb 2023 18:20:15 GMT /government-politics/2023-02-07/cleveland-reduces-penalties-for-public-transit-fare-evasion Matthew Richmond /environment-energy/2023-02-06/cleveland-rally-brings-residents-local-officials-together-transit-equity-needs Cleveland residents and elected officials gathered at Public Square Saturday, Transit Equity Day, to raise awareness for equitable public transit improvements. Mon, 06 Feb 2023 11:00:00 GMT /environment-energy/2023-02-06/cleveland-rally-brings-residents-local-officials-together-transit-equity-needs Zaria Johnson /community/2023-02-03/mass-transit-advocates-call-for-cuyahoga-county-leaders-to-get-on-the-bus A rally is scheduled for Transit Equity Day on Saturday. Advocates are calling on government and transit leaders to use the day to kick off a week of leaving their cars at home and instead getting around by public transit. Fri, 03 Feb 2023 13:00:00 GMT /community/2023-02-03/mass-transit-advocates-call-for-cuyahoga-county-leaders-to-get-on-the-bus Zaria Johnson /law-justice/2023-01-31/applications-open-greater-cleveland-rta-civilian-oversight-committee The Civilian Oversight Committee will be tasked with reviewing complaints against the RTA Transit Police Department and making recommendations on discipline and policy changes. Tue, 31 Jan 2023 22:49:14 GMT /law-justice/2023-01-31/applications-open-greater-cleveland-rta-civilian-oversight-committee Abigail Bottar /education/2023-01-27/cleveland-students-seek-change-after-being-verbally-assaulted-on-train Two Cleveland Metropolitan School District students told the CMSD Board of Education this week they want change after they say they were verbally and almost physically assaulted while riding a Greater Cleveland RTA train. Fri, 27 Jan 2023 20:11:47 GMT /education/2023-01-27/cleveland-students-seek-change-after-being-verbally-assaulted-on-train Conor Morris /news/community/2022-10-11/most-northeast-ohio-bus-stops-dont-have-shelters-heres-what-goes-into-deciding-which-gets-them Sheltered bus stops protect riders from the elements, but a stop must meet certain requirement before local transit agencies will add a bus shelter. Tue, 11 Oct 2022 23:06:56 GMT /news/community/2022-10-11/most-northeast-ohio-bus-stops-dont-have-shelters-heres-what-goes-into-deciding-which-gets-them Zaria Johnson /news/economy/2022-06-10/stuck-in-cleveland-riders-struggle-to-use-public-transit-to-get-to-work Recent transit redesign did help; what else can be done? Fri, 10 Jun 2022 09:00:00 GMT /news/economy/2022-06-10/stuck-in-cleveland-riders-struggle-to-use-public-transit-to-get-to-work Conor Morris