The renewal funding allows the continuance of critical public transit service and access including: Fixed Route Service, TARPS Paratransit, Call-A-Ride, and Express Service.
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The renewal funding allows the continuance of critical public transit service and access including: Fixed Route Service, TARPS Paratransit, Call-A-Ride, and Express Service. TARTA
Lucas County, Ohio voters sent a strong message of support to the Toledo Area Regional Transit Authority (TARTA), as they approved the renewal of a 10-year, one mill property tax set to begin in 2021. Final, unofficial results from the Lucas County Board of Elections, show the issue passed with 66.46% of the vote.
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The renewal funding allows the continuance of critical public transit service and access including: Fixed Route Service, TARPS Paratransit, Call-A-Ride, and Express Service. TARTA is also currently exploring a more sustainable and equitable funding structure to address growing mobility needs of Northwest Ohio residents, businesses, and communities.
Increased local funding would allow TARTA to restore Sunday service, increase service frequency and hours for second and third shift workers, and introduce new technology features to enhance the customer experience.
The region’s fixed-route system finished out the year with a total of 373.5 million rides. Adding 12.3 million rides over 2024 represents an increase that is equal to the annual transit ridership of Kansas City.
The service is a flexible, reservation-based transit service designed to close the first- and last-mile gaps and connect riders to employment for just $5 per day.
The upgraded system, which went live earlier this month, supports METRO’s METRONow vision to enhance the customer experience, improve service reliability, and strengthen long-term regional mobility.
The agreement provides competitive wages and reflects strong labor-management collaboration, positive working relationships, and a shared commitment to building a world-class transit system for the community, said RTA CEO Lona Edwards Hankins.
The priorities are outlined in the 2026 Board and CEO Initiatives and Action Plan, which serves as a roadmap to guide the agency’s work throughout the year and ensure continued progress and accountability on voter-approved transportation investments and essential mobility services.