Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority (RTA)

Cleveland, OH 44113

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1240 West 6th Street
Cleveland, OH 44113
United States
http://www.riderta.com
216.566.5100

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Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority
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The Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority provides transit services to the greater Cleveland area. 

Products and Press Releases

Siemens Mobility
A S200 LRV.
March 4, 2025
The order brings the total number of S200 LRVs in GCRTA’s fleet to 48.
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Jan. 22, 2025
Agencies receiving this grant will invest in more sustainable and eco-friendly buses to replace 19 of Ohio’s public transit diesel buses.
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May 10, 2024
The project’s theme, “Let’s Go Together,” was derived from GCRTA’s current media campaign and was developed through discussions between GCRTA marketing and a class of more than...
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March 4, 2024
The funding from the Ohio EPA and ODOT will be used to replace six diesel buses.
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GCRTA received a state grant that will support its Rail Car Replacement Program, as well as its electric fleet planning efforts.
Sept. 29, 2023
The majority of the grant, $12.4 million, will go towards RTA’s Rail Car Replacement Program, and $200,000 will go to electrical vehicle planning.
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July 26, 2023
Terry’s new contract keeps her as GCRTA CEO and GM through 2027.
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A conceptual rendering of the S200 for GCRTA.
April 5, 2023
The GCRTA Rail Car Replacement Project Team made the recommendation based on the car style’s ability to bring new service alignments to the authority.

Articles & News

MTA
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March 11, 2025
USDOT aims to improve the perception of public transit in Washington, D.C., as federal employees return to the office while the MTA has seen a decrease in crime on its subway...
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GCRTA leadership answered questions regarding programs in the works for the Cleveland community during the agency's Media Event on Dec. 12, 2024.
Dec. 30, 2024
GCRTA leadership came together to discuss recent updates made to its talent scouting and worker retention strategies and an overview of added safety and security measures.
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GCRTA leaders during the 2024 agency Media Event on Dec. 12, 2024.
Dec. 20, 2024
By 2030, the agency hopes to have its entire fleet of LRVs replaced, a new BRT line along W. 25th St. and a renovated transit station on E. 79th St.
SamTrans
A passenger being let go off of a SamTrans paratransit vehicle.
Dec. 17, 2024
Paratransit services are essential for people with all disabilities to get around and agencies are taking action to improve the experience.
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GCRTA transit ambassadors are working to improve transit safety and security within the transit space.
Nov. 19, 2024
Two years into the program, GCRTA's ambassadors are improving transit safety and security throughout the system.
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FTA officials joined GCRTA at an event to mark the awarding of a $130 million grant that will allow the authority to purchase up to rail cars.
The first-time grants were awarded through FTA’s Rail Vehicle Replacement Program, which targets replacement of aging rail cars responsible for service delays and increased maintenance...
Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority/Siemens Mobility
A conceptual rendering of future GCRTA high floor light-rail vehicles from Siemens.
April 19, 2023
The authority will initially purchase 24 Siemens S200 rail cars with options to order up to 60 rail cars.
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Nov. 29, 2022
Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority’s approach to promoting and supporting DBE firms has resulted in an increase in the number of qualified DBEs, as well as expanded ...
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Aug. 23, 2022
Casey C. Blaze, Rail Equipment Manager, Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority (GCRTA)
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ARM says its services are designed to improve wheel/rail interaction on 38 track miles on the Red Line and 10 track miles on the GCRTA light-rail lines.
Sept. 3, 2021
The services provided in the multi-year contract will improve wheel/rail interaction along GCRTA’s 48 miles of track.

Videos & Resources

RTA's Joe Calabrese Speaks on the Importance of Infrastructure
May 20, 2016
During National Infrastructure Week, RTA CEO and General Manager Joseph Calabrese offered comments on the importance of consistent investment in the physical structure of the ...
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Aug. 13, 2013
Vincent Walls, RTA bus operator and Senior Games competitor, shares his outlook on life.

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Feb. 2, 2023
The mobility program is a result of the GCRTA’s effort to expand equitable access to employment opportunities in Solon for the greater Cleveland region with an 18-month pilot ...
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GCRTA donated two buses to workforce development partner Cuyahoga Community College for drivers-in-training to obtain their CDL and with training for mechanics.
Oct. 7, 2022
The donation is one element to the partnership between GCRTA and Cuyahoga Community College, which aims to promote workforce readiness.
Sept. 7, 2022
Both transit ambassadors and crisis intervention specialists will work in collaboration with GCRTA’s Transit Police and have their own specific responsibilities.
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Aug. 25, 2022
Funding will be used for the Rail Car Replacement program and the Bus Improvement program.
May 25, 2022
Burney was hired by GCRTA as deputy general counsel in June 2012 and brings more than 40 years of experience in private and public sector law.
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Jan. 12, 2022
The new fleet offers riders a cleaner and safer ride.
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Sept. 9, 2021
In August, consultants performed an extensive inspection of the Water Line Bridge, leading them to recommend service not be resumed until critical infrastructure was improved....
May 6, 2021
RTA regularly needs to hire part-time and full-time drivers (bus, paratransit and rail) to keep up with the ability to connect the community.