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Nominations Open for 5th Annual Small Business Awards

Nominate your business to win marketing, recognition and a cash prize. Western Reserve Transit Authority (WRTA) is once again recognizing and honoring entrepreneurs and business owners of the Valley. The entry portal for its fifth annual WRTA Small Business Awards is now officially open and accepting nominations. “Small business is …

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Bringing Our Brand to the Next Level

Mural artist Pat McGlone applies the base color to WRTA’s 52-ft high digital sign tower. The sign tower located at Federal Station, WRTA’s transit center located at 240 West Federal Street in downtown Youngstown. WRTA is undergoing an “brand refresh” with a new look, colors, logo and tagline.

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Wrta Federal Station Sign Tower to Be Painted Local Mural Artist

Patrick McGlone & Crew Begin 3-day Project 10am Tuesday April 28 YOUNGSTOWN -The iconic sign tower at WRTA’s transit center at 340 West Federal Street in downtown Youngstown, standing 52 feet tall and featuring three giant video screens, is getting a new look. “It’s a special sign and it deserves …

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Board Meeting Canceled

March Board Meeting Cancelled

Please be advised that the March Board of Trustees Meeting set for Thursday, March 26 at 9:00 a.m. has been cancelled.

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WRTA’s 2025 annual report

WRTA’s 2025 annual report is published and ready for your viewing. Click on this link and check it out today!  

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WRTA Unveils Refreshed Branding and Positioning

Forward-Motion Logo and “Going Your Way” Tagline  Signal New Era of Economic Impact for Mahoning Valley YOUNGSTOWN, OH –  This coming Monday, the Western Reserve Transit Authority (WRTA) will introduce its refreshed branding and positioning. WRTA, Youngstown’s fare-free transit authority is using the branding update in part to emphasize the …

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Board Meeting Canceled

February Board Meeting Cancelled

Please be advised that the February Board of Trustees Meeting set for Thursday, February 26 at 9:00 a.m. has been cancelled.

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Severe Weather Forces Suspension of Bus Service

No WRTA Fixed Route or Scheduled Transit Service Available Monday. To ensure public safety during current weather conditions, the Western Reserve Transit Authority (WRTA) has suspended all fixed-route and scheduled services for Monday, Jan. 26, 2026. WRTA expects to resume normal operations on Tuesday, Jan. 27, provided road conditions improve. …

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Severe Weather May Cause Disruption of Bus Service Monday January 26

Due to an incoming winter weather storm expected to impact the region over the weekend, Western Reserve Transit Authority (WRTA) is advising passengers to anticipate the possibility of suspended, disrupted, and delayed services beginning Monday and potentially continuing into Tuesday. WRTA will continue to monitor road conditions and prioritize the safety …

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Plan your holiday travel now. Reduced service hours Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve.

2025 Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve Service Hours

As the holiday season approaches, WRTA wants to make sure that all of our riders are aware of our early closing times during the holidays so you can plan your holiday travels accordingly. Christmas Eve (Dec 24, 2025) and New Year’s Eve (Dec 31, 2025) Schedule: #24 Midlothian Crosstown Loop: …

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