News & Updates

Stay up to date with the latest WRTA news, service information, community initiatives, and announcements.

Minor Route Changes Take Effect December 1

Minor changes have been made to WRTA routes to better serve the community. The routes that will be affected are the 15-Struthers, 16-Zedaker, 10-Belmont, and 8-Market. The Belmont and Market routes are going back to every 30-minutes. The new turn-by-turn information and updated maps for the Struthers and Zedaker routes are shown below. These changes […]

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Choose The Non-Profit Organization of the Year

Twelve non-profit organizations that Light Up The Valley All Year Long have been chosen as the 2024 Holiday Lights Honorees! These organizations will be celebrated for their exceptional work in the community at a special event on November 21 and promoted through TV, social media, bus signs, and more. The twelve Honorees are listed below, […]

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Federal Station Building Closing Tomorrow at 4:00 PM

WRTA’s Federal Station building at 340 W. Federal St., Youngstown, will be closed beginning November 6 at 4:00 PM for a scheduled electrical system update and will reopen for normal operations on November 7. Bus service will not be affected — riders can board and deboard from this location as normal.

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Nominate Your Favorite Local Non-Profit to Win Holiday Lights Award

The Annual WRTA Holiday Lights Campaign is once again honoring local non-profit organizations that light up the Valley all year long. Non-profits and those who know their good works can nominate a deserving non-profit by clicking here and completing this short form. Winners will be honored at a special event on Thursday evening, November 21st at […]

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New Route Changes Effective August 18

Due to an operator shortage, WRTA announces route changes starting August 18. The upcoming changes will affect the following routes: #10 Belmont, #9 Austintown, and #8 Market St. These routes will run hourly service until further notice. Riders can view the upcoming changes in the timetables below — A minor update will also be made […]

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WRTA Receives $1.3M to Improve Bus Garage

Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH) announced a $1.3 million investment to renovate the Western Reserve Transit Authority’s bus fleet facility. This funding aims to provide significant upgrades to the facility, which was built in the 1970s and 1980s. The investment was made possible by the 2022 Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, which authorizes up to $108 billion in […]

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