SARTA Provides Free Transportation to Stark State Students & Staff

Stark Area Regional Transit Authority (SARTA) and Stark State College recently announced their new partnership to provide Express Bus Service from Downtown Akron to Stark State College's main campus in North Canton.

Beginning January 17, 2017, SARTA will offer direct bus service (Route 88) from Akron METRO's Transit Center to Stark State College's main campus. From there, the bus will provide services to SARTA's Belden Village Transit Center before returning to Akron. The partnership also offers all Stark State Students and Staff the ability to ride any of SARTA's 34 fixed routes, for free. All they need to do is show their current Stark State ID to the driver when boarding the bus.    

"Stark State is a vital part of the educational system in Stark County. The direct access to Stark State's main campus from downtown Akron and Belden Village transit centers will enhance the students commute," stated Kirt Conrad, SARTA CEO, "Our partnership with Stark State enhances the lives of Stark, as well as Summit County, residents by providing direct access to education, jobs and much more."

The new direct bus service, route 88, will operate during Stark State College's Fall and Spring semesters, Monday through Thursday, five times each day.

"Stark State College is pleased to collaborate with SARTA on offering free, direct bus service from downtown Akron to Stark State College's main campus in North Canton to assist students. The free, express bus service will be helpful to students who juggle work, school and family and will ease the burden on students' wallets and schedules, particularly if they are taking classes at Stark State College Akron and on our main campus," stated Dr. Para Jones, Stark State president.