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NewsOctober 22, 2021

RTA Prepares Future of Transit in Cleveland

RTA s upgrading its HASTUS modules for scheduling and operations, adding the NetPlan module, to reduce risks.

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NewsJune 14, 2021

Cleveland's RTA Cancels Railcar Procurement RFP

The agency issued RF 2020-150 for the procurement of new railcars on February 22, 2021 and allowed three months for proposals to be submitted.

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NewsMay 27, 2021

RTA Projects COVID Funding Will Help Offset Operating Losses

After receiving nearly $315 million in federal stimulus money during the pandemic, the Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority is expecting no service layoffs, furloughs, or service reductions through 2026.

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ArticlesAugust 31, 2020

Cleveland RTA's Caver Talks Mobility's Impact on Economics and More

With current CEO India Birdsong out on maternity leave, Dr. Floun’say Caver is serving as Acting CEO and tasked with continuing to move the agency forward while also dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic and civil unrest in the region.

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Newsby StaffMarch 13, 2020

Cleveland RTA implementing paid sick leave related to coronavirus

Also offering guidance to employees for wearing facemasks, and have suspended non-essential business travel indefinitely.

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Newsby StaffJuly 3, 2019

Cleveland RTA Board identifies top choice for next CEO

Voted unanimously to enter into contract negotiations with India Birdsong, a veteran of large transit systems in Chicago and Nashville.

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Newsby StaffApril 2, 2018

RTA Board President resigns amid investigation of healthcare payments

George F. Dixon was appointed to the board in 1992 and was president since 1994.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 11, 2016

Question of the Day: New Initiatives

We asked top public transit officials Joe Calabrese, Sue Dreier, Peter Varga, Gary Thomas, Dan Boehm, Jeffrey C. Arndt, Len Engel, Nathaniel P. Ford Sr. and Kevin Kane what new initiatives they've implemented since last year's APTA Annual.

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Articlesby Nicole SchlosserMay 22, 2013

Apps Helping to Enhance Riders' Experience

For the increasing number of customers with smartphones and tablets, safety is enhanced. New features, such as mobile ticketing, crowd-sourced information and even shopping, further improve the ride.

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Newsby StaffJune 23, 2011

Cleveland RTA to renovate BRT station for $10.5M

FTA green lighted work on the University Circle Rapid Transit Station, which was awarded $10.5 million from the TIGER II Program in October 2010. The project will involve reconstructing the station, which includes consolidating the bus and transfer area and the rail station.

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