The WRTA Holiday Bus Is Back!
For the second year, WRTA’s Holiday Bus will be bringing cheer to our riders — and to everyone in the community.
The newly decorated 2018 Holiday Bus will go into service the day after Thanksgiving, and will run on every WRTA Fixed Route at least once up through Christmas Eve Day.
We’ve really outdone ourselves with the festive decor of this year’s bus, both inside and out. So climb on board and enjoy the holiday music. And the best part? All rides on the WRTA Holiday Bus are free!
For a complete Holiday Bus schedule click here.
All the best of the season from all of us at WRTA!
Congratulations to Our Latest “Where’s Manny?” Contest Winners
Our most recent “Where’s Manny?” contest was held November 14, and we’re happy to congratulate our First and Second Place winners, Donna Cox and Sherri Woodford. Donna is the winner of a $50 Visa Card, while Sherri wins 10 free WRTA Adult Ride passes.
As you can see, Manny was at Warren’s Courthouse Square. Watch for the next Where’s Manny contest on WRTA’s Facebook page, happening the last week of November.
Thanksgiving Day – November 22
Please be advised that WRTA will be closed and there will be no bus service on Thursday, November 22nd in celebration of the holiday.
We here at WRTA sincerely hope that you and your family will have a very happy and safe Thanksgiving holiday!
Regular bus service will resume on Friday, November 23rd.
Congratulations to Our First “Where’s Manny?” Contest Winners
The first “Where’s Manny?” contest was held Halloween morning, and we’re happy to congratulate our First and Second Place winners, Greg Vitullo and Katerra Moore. Greg is the winner of a $50 Visa Card, while Katerra wins 10 free WRTA Adult Ride passes.
As you can see, Manny was in Boardman Park. Watch for the next Where’s Manny contest on WRTA’s Facebook page, happening later this month.
Dean J. Harris Named New WRTA Executive Director
Following a nationwide search, The Western Reserve Transit Authority Board of Trustees has chosen Dean J. Harris as WRTA’s new Executive Director.
There were 27 applicants for the WRTA Executive Director position. Seven were selected from this group, and three were interviewed by the Board of Trustees.
Mr. Harris previously served as Director of Finance and Assistant Secretary-Treasurer for the METRO Regional Transit Authority of Akron, a position he held from June 1997 to January 2017. He first joined Akron METRO in 1989, and also served as a Financial Administrator, Inventory/Quality Control Manager and Accountant. Since February 2017, Mr. Harris has been a Senior Financial Specialist for the Ohio Transit Risk Pool.
He is a Certified Public Accountant and holds a B.S. in Accounting from the University of Akron. Mr. Harris is currently the Treasurer of Leadership Medina County, and previously served as a board member of the Medina County Port Authority and Treasurer of Citizens for Public Transportation. He received the Leonard Ronis Transit Person of the Year Award in 2017.
Mr. Harris began his tenure as Executive Director on October 17.
Free-4-All Friday: Ride Free on All Fixed Route Buses Sept. 14!
Leave your fare in your pocket Friday, September 14, when rides on all WRTA Fixed Route buses are absolutely free,
Morning, afternoon and Nightline, you can ride any WRTA Fixed Route bus as many times as you want for no charge.
It’s our way of saying “Thank You” to our loyal riders, and also a way for those who’ve never used the WRTA system before to find out just how easy and convenient it is.
Remember, all Fixed Route buses are FREE on Friday, September 14!
Please note that this promotion does not apply to WRTA ADA All-Access or Countywide Service.
Happy Labor Day
WRTA WILL BE CLOSED – NO BUS SERVICE.
Please be advised that WRTA will be closed and there will be no bus service on Monday, September 3rd in celebration of the holiday.
We here at WRTA sincerely hope that you and your family will have a very happy and safe holiday weekend!
Regular bus service will resume on Tuesday, September 4th.
Canfield Fair Express Bus Service
WRTA will once again be offering express bus service to and from the Canfield Fair this year!
Special Board Meeting
The Board of Trustees of the Western Reserve Transit Authority will hold a SPECIAL Board Meeting to discuss the Executive Director search, Wednesday, August 22, 2018, at 8:45 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.
Special Board Meeting
The Board of Trustees of the Western Reserve Transit Authority will hold a SPECIAL Board Meeting to discuss the Executive Director search, Wednesday, August 1, 2018, at 1:00 p.m. The meeting will be held at WRTA’s Board Room, 604 Mahoning Avenue. Click here for the current, tentative agenda for the meeting.
