News & Updates

Help Your Favorite Organization Win WRTA’s Top Award YOUNGSTOWN, OH — The election may be over, but not the voting. Western Reserve Transit Authority (WRTA) is calling on all Valley residents to participate in one more crucial community vote: selecting the 2025 Holiday Lights Non-Profit of the Year. Ten exceptional nonprofit organizations were chosen by […]

5th Annual Event Spotlights Valley Non-Profit Organizations YOUNGSTOWN — The Western Reserve Transit Authority (WRTA) is proud to announce the recipients of the 2025 Holiday Lights Awards. WRTA Holiday Lights Awards honor ten non-profits for their outstanding and consistent dedication to the Mahoning Valley community. Award winners will be recognized at a special dinner Monday, […]

NOMINATE A LOCAL NON-PROFIT Do you know of a local non-profit organization that really helps Valley residents? The WRTA Holiday Lights Award is their chance to shine. Cast your nomination today using the form below!  Hurry, the Deadline is Sunday, October 19, 2025. ABOUT THE AWARD The WRTA Holiday Lights Award, launched in 2021, celebrates […]

Please be advised that the September Board of Trustees Meeting set for Thursday, September 25 at 10:00 a.m. has been cancelled.

Click to link below to see Smart Rider Advanced Driver Assistance System demonstration video wrta safety demo Western Reserve Transit Authority (WRTA) hosted NEORIDE and various transportation officials Tuesday, September 9th near Stambaugh Auditorium for a demonstration of Smart Rider Advanced Driver Assistance System for public transit buses. The system controls the distance between vehicles, […]

ABOVE: Dean Harris, Executive Director of WRTA addresses the press and public. Behind him is Youngstown Mayor Tito Brown. Western Reserve Transit Authority (WRTA) hosted NEORIDE and various transportation officials this morning near Stambaugh Auditorium for a demonstration of Smart Rider Advanced Driver Assistance System for public transit buses. The system controls the distance between […]