New Route Added, Two Routes Improved
WRTA has added a new (Route #24 Midlothian Loop) and improved Route #5 South and Route #25 Boardman-Canfield Loop to better serve the community.
Here are the new schedules that are now in effect:
Special Board Meeting
The Board of Trustees of the Western Reserve Transit Authority will hold a SPECIAL Board Meeting, Thursday, August 1, 2019, at 9:00 a.m. The meeting will be held at WRTA’s Board Room, 604 Mahoning Avenue. Click here for the current, tentative agenda for the meeting.
No Bus Service on 4th of July
Please be advised that WRTA will be closed and there will be no bus service on Thursday, July 4th in celebration of the holiday.
We here at WRTA sincerely hope that you and your family will have a very happy and safe holiday!
Regular bus service will resume on Friday, July 5th.
Legal Notice
PUBLIC HEARING
The Western Reserve Transit Authority will hold public hearings on Wednesday, July 10, 2019 at 10:00am and 2:00pm, in the meeting room at WRTA’s Federal Station, 340 West Federal St., Youngstown, Ohio for the purpose of accepting public comment concerning proposed service and fare changes.
The proposed service changes are as follows:
Modification to Route #5 South Avenue to operate on South Avenue between East Judson St. and Lake Park Rd., removing service from E. Midlothian, Southern Blvd., Erie St., Lucy St. and Indianola Rd.
New route #24 Midlothian operating on E. Midlothian from Hillman Way to Youngstown-Poland Rd., to Boardman-Poland Rd., to Tiffany Blvd. and return on weekdays and Saturdays.
Increase in service on Route #25 Boardman/Canfield Loop, to hourly service on weekdays and Saturdays, with the extension of selected trips to the Mahoning County Career and Technical Center.
Introduction of MicroTransit service to a defined area along the Rt #224 corridor in Boardman Township.
The proposed fare change is as follows:
Elimination of Transfers on fixed route bus service.
These changes will be effective September 1, 2019. WRTA will accept written public comment at its offices on 604 Mahoning Avenue, Youngstown OH 44502 between the hours of 8:00am and 4:00pm until Thursday, July 11, 2019.
Time Point Changes for Certain Routes
No WRTA Bus Service on Memorial Day
WRTA will be closed and there will be no bus service on Monday, May 27th in celebration of the holiday.
We here at WRTA sincerely hope that you and your family will have a very happy and safe holiday!
Regular bus service will resume on Tuesday, May 28th.
Free Rides on Fixed Routes February 14 for Ohio Loves Transit Day!
The Western Reserve Transit Authority (WRTA) will be part of a statewide celebration of public transportation in Ohio on Thursday, February 14.
The Ohio Public Transit Association (OPTA) has once again designated this Valentine’s Day as “Ohio Loves Transit Day,” and WRTA will mark the occasion by offering free rides on all fixed routes in its system.
“Ohio Loves Transit Day gives us the opportunity to thank WRTA riders for their loyalty, and also to welcome new riders who may not have used WRTA previously,” said Executive Director Dean Harris. “With our myStop Mobile smartphone app and other technological innovations, they’ll be able to see how easy and convenient riding the bus can be.”
Over three million Ohioans rely on public transportation every weekday — and WRTA riders are a significant part of this group. Over 48 percent of riders use WRTA to get to and from work every day, while others rely on WRTA to get to medical appointments, buy groceries and visit family and friends. In addition, over 40 percent of WRTA riders are seniors or persons with disabilities, while many others don’t own a vehicle and have no other means of transportation.
WRTA is important even to those who don’t use the service personally. Over 78 percent of WRTA trips contribute to the local economy in some way. Area retailers benefit from customers who otherwise would have no way of patronizing their places of business. And WRTA makes it possible for more people to hold a steady job and therefore pay taxes. In fact, it’s estimated that every dollar invested in public transit generates four dollars to Ohio’s economy.
WRTA’s fixed route buses will operate from approximately 6:00 am to 6:00 pm on Ohio Loves Transit Day, while Nightline routes will run as late as midnight. All rides on each of these fixed routes will be free on February 14.
Route and schedule information is available at WRTAonline.com
Community Forums at Federal Station
The Western Reserve Transit Authority is holding a series of meetings to get the public’s input in creating routes.
The meetings will also be an opportunity for riders to learn about how WRTA reviews and determines routes.
Market research has already been conducted among riders and agencies that rely on bus transportation for clients.
WRTA is now conducting a review of the performance of each route.
The public is invited to help WRTA design a fixed route bus service for the Valley through the community forums.
WRTA Buses May Be Delayed
Please be advised that due to the inclement weather, WRTA buses may be delayed so please plan accordingly. Your patience and understanding is appreciated!
Martin Luther King Jr. Day – Monday, January 21st
WRTA would like to wish you and your family a very safe and happy Martin Luther King Jr. Day! Please remember that WRTA will be open and will operate a regular Monday schedule on the holiday.
