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Greater Cleveland RTA

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🚆 The Red Line is back in service! 🎉 For westbound travel between Tower City and the Airport, please remember to board trains via Track 7. Details: #RedLine

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Greater Cleveland RTA

@GCRTA

5 years

This morning we want to give a HUGE THANK YOU to all of our staff who despite these frigid temperatures are out there providing invaluable service to the public. Thank you for all you do! Please stay warm out there are Cleveland. Please be sure to thank your operators today!

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@GCRTA

3 years

haha train go vroooooom

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@GCRTA

5 years

Happy 50th anniversary!! Here’s to the next 50!!

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Greater Cleveland RTA

@GCRTA

6 years

Beginning at 6 p.m. today, RTA is providing free rides to three transit centers and two rail stations and keeping them open for 24 hours so individuals can come in from the cold. Details are here:

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Greater Cleveland RTA

@GCRTA

3 years

🚊 Red Line rail service is back to normal tracks in Tower City. 🤯 Check out this before and after! 🙏 Thanks for your patience during construction.

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Greater Cleveland RTA

@GCRTA

8 years

For details on @cavs parade reroutes visit or

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@GCRTA

7 years

@apiccari @cavs Yeah, that was a very memorable day.

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Greater Cleveland RTA

@GCRTA

2 years

All bus service has been temporarily suspended due to severe weather and driving conditions.

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@GCRTA

3 years

That E. 79th Red Line before and after is 🤯

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Greater Cleveland RTA

@GCRTA

6 years

Good morning, first time we've spotted a @BirdRide in the wild ;) Welcome to #TheLand !

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Greater Cleveland RTA

@GCRTA

1 year

Exiting news! We received a $130 million dollar grant from @FTA_DOT !

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Greater Cleveland RTA

@GCRTA

3 years

MILESTONE ACCOMPLISHMENT!!! Operator Godwin McNeal retires today after 45 years and 1.3 million miles behind the wheel. During his tenure here, he has never had a preventable accident.

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Greater Cleveland RTA

@GCRTA

2 years

Starting January 1, you are going to see some of our brand new HealthLine buses cruising Euclid Ave! 🆕New design 🚦 Traffic signal prioritization 📶 Wifi and more technology

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Greater Cleveland RTA

@GCRTA

5 years

Good morning Cleveland! Hope you have a great day :)

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Greater Cleveland RTA

@GCRTA

3 years

We let the intern send one tweet and it's going to end up being the most popular tweet of the month.

Amanda 🤍

@aaamanda

3 years

I laughed at this more than probably necessary.

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Greater Cleveland RTA

@GCRTA

3 years

Isn't the new East 79th Street Station gorgeous?

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@GCRTA

3 years

Breathtaking @clevemetroparks #redlinegreenway

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Greater Cleveland RTA

@GCRTA

2 months

Exciting News! 📣 GCRTA was awarded $9.5 Million from @ODOT_Statewide for transformative transit projects! This investment will help with bus shelter and bus stop improvements, the Railcar Replacement Program, and other RTA projects. Read more here ➡️:

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Greater Cleveland RTA

@GCRTA

8 years

I know you are all upset, but let's remember how much more upset we would be if we were seeing that Warriors parade on TV today. #gocavs !

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Greater Cleveland RTA

@GCRTA

2 years

The Holiday Trains have become a tradition at GCRTA. Here is a quick glimpse at this year's. The Holiday Trains go into regular service this weekend. If you see them, send us a photo using #RTAHolidayTrain

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Greater Cleveland RTA

@GCRTA

5 years

Study: Public transit leads to higher employment, lower poverty

CSU Study: Public transit access leads to higher employment, lower poverty

The Greater Cleveland RTA provides an annual economic impact of $322 million in Cuyahoga County alone and access to public transit can lead to increased property values, greater employment and...

www.news5cleveland.com

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Greater Cleveland RTA

@GCRTA

8 months

Exciting news! The Waterfront Line reopens on Sept 8, just in time for the Browns' home opener! Join us for the ribbon-cutting at 1:30 p.m. at Flats East Bank Station (1198 W. 10 St). Celebrate the return of a vital public transit service! 🏈 #WaterfrontLine #CLEBrowns #GCRTA

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Greater Cleveland RTA

@GCRTA

2 years

Thank you, @SecretaryPete , @RepShontelBrown , and @TriCedu , for the opportunity yesterday to talk about #workforcedevelopment and how to fill in-demand jobs like operators. As well as how the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law will expand access to #publictransit & new jobs in NEO.

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Greater Cleveland RTA

@GCRTA

8 months

Today, we celebrated the official reopening of the Waterfront Line with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The Waterfront Line will be operational during Browns home games and will be vital to the infrastructure, and the community of Greater Cleveland.

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Greater Cleveland RTA

@GCRTA

2 years

Be like Joe and leave the driving to us!

Joe(Cleveland's Transit guy)Schwarten

@joeschwarten

2 years

Going out to dinner tonight in Little Italy. Look at how much gas I had to get.

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Greater Cleveland RTA

@GCRTA

1 year

We are excited that ⁦ @SiemensMobility ⁩ is the approved vendor for our new rail cars.

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Greater Cleveland RTA

@GCRTA

3 months

Planning a trip from Cleveland Hopkins Airport? ✈️Hop on board the Rapid and enjoy affordable transportation for only $2.50! 🚆

Uber users at Cleveland Hopkins pay among nation’s highest premiums for airport pickups, according...

The study looked at Uber rates at North America’s busiest airports, comparing the cost of traveling from the airport to downtown versus the cost of traveling from just outside airport property to...

www.cleveland.com

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Greater Cleveland RTA

@GCRTA

7 years

Public square is now open to bus traffic.

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Greater Cleveland RTA

@GCRTA

8 years

Attention all riders ALL parking lots are now full except for a few spots at west park. #cavsparade

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Greater Cleveland RTA

@GCRTA

3 years

Today marked the end of an era. Hayden Operator Godwin McNeal retires after 45 years. During his time at GCRTA, he has never had a preventable accident! Read more about his career on the blog:

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Greater Cleveland RTA

@GCRTA

5 years

The $100 million annual allocation (in this bill) would be the most Ohio has ever invested in public transit in the history of our State.

Laura Hancock

@laurahancock

5 years

So here is the latest on the #Ohio #gastax increase. Which includes a ton of stuff like red light traffic camera restrictions, @limebike provisions, etc. etc.

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Greater Cleveland RTA

@GCRTA

5 years

We are excited to announce that we have been awarded a TOD planning grant by the @FTA_DOT for the area along the @metrohealthCLE Line. We are looking to spur even more transit oriented development along this key corridor!

Federal Transit Administration Announces $16.6 Million to Improve Transit Access in Selected...

WASHINGTON – The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) today announced that it has awarded a total of $16.6 million to 20 organizations around the country to support comprehensive planning projects...

www.transit.dot.gov

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Greater Cleveland RTA

@GCRTA

1 year

BIG NEWS!! Plans to replace RTA’s rail fleet expected to accelerate in new year

Plans to replace RTA’s rail fleet expected to accelerate in new year

The Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority has raised $209 million for its rail car replacement project, but it plans to seek another $100 million grant in the new year to get the project over...

www.cleveland.com

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Greater Cleveland RTA

@GCRTA

3 years

Today’s #holidaytrain will start its trips and leave eastbound from Tower City on the Green Line to Green Rd at 7:30 a.m. We hope you can catch it!

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Greater Cleveland RTA

@GCRTA

4 years

Yesterday GCRTA was awarded a $15 million federal grant to be used to help purchase our new rail cars. Thank you!

Greater Cleveland RTA gets $15 million federal grant to buy new railcars

The grant funding will improve the safety and reliability of the Greater Cleveland RTA's heavy rail system.

www.cleveland.com

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Greater Cleveland RTA

@GCRTA

2 years

View from above @TowerCityCle #CleStPats ☘️

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Greater Cleveland RTA

@GCRTA

1 year

Today is an exciting day! FTA Administrator Nuria Fernandez, Senator @SenSherrodBrown , and Congresswoman @RepShontelBrown teamed up to present #GCRTA with a $130 million grant from @FTA_DOT . This grant provides GCRTA transformative opportunities that will benefit the community.

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Greater Cleveland RTA

@GCRTA

2 years

@joecimperman @andy_baskin

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Greater Cleveland RTA

@GCRTA

6 years

"For too many, public transit is viewed as a government handout — and extension of welfare, more or less — and not a necessary ingredient for workforce and economic development." via @CrainsCleveland

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Greater Cleveland RTA

@GCRTA

3 years

All rides are FREE today thanks to a grant from @CleveFoundation Thank you!

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Greater Cleveland RTA

@GCRTA

6 years

A major round of applause for operator Godwin McNeal!He has driven the last 40 years for us (approximately 1.2 million miles) without an accident!! 👏👏👏👏👏💯

40 years, no preventable accidents for RTA bus driver

Godwin McNeal has driven RTA buses for 40 years without a preventable accident. His estimated mileage is more than 1 million.

www.cleveland.com

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Greater Cleveland RTA

@GCRTA

2 years

Good advice, fam

NE Ohio Regional Sewer District

@neorsd

2 years

@green_kaeden driving is a privilege and a responsibility. there’s nothing wrong with carpools, bikes, and public transportation.

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Greater Cleveland RTA

@GCRTA

3 years

good morning

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Greater Cleveland RTA

@GCRTA

6 years

Thanks #GrowWithGoogle for selecting us as the first #publictransit agency you have partnered with on one of these events & for encouraging attendees to ride with us to today's event :)

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Greater Cleveland RTA

@GCRTA

3 years

Thanks @ohiosenate for maintaining critical funding for public transit and allowing us to apply for TRAC funding for replacement of rail infrastructure! We are look forward to @GovMikeDeWine supporting. @SenSWilliams @nickieantonio @ElectMattDolan @KennyYuko

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Greater Cleveland RTA

@GCRTA

6 years

Our friend Jo rode The Rapid today to the @monstershockey "Pucks and Paws" annual game to benefit @ClevelandAPL . He was adopted at this very event 6 years ago. Thanks for choosing to ride with us Jo :) #igorta #dogslife

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Greater Cleveland RTA

@GCRTA

3 years

The RTA Holiday trains are coming back! Beginning Saturday, Nov. 28, catch the Red, Blue or Green Line for a chance to see the lit up trains! Holiday trains will be in regular service & we'll let you know where they are throughout the day. #HolidayTrain

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Greater Cleveland RTA

@GCRTA

6 years

Good morning #Cleveland #GoBrowns

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Greater Cleveland RTA

@GCRTA

7 years

Take RTA to the @cavs game tonight! Rail service guaranteed for 60 mins after end of the game. Plan a trip at

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Greater Cleveland RTA

@GCRTA

7 years

Let's go Tribe! #RallyTogether @Indians

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@GCRTA

3 years

Rick James on RTA? Loves it! Happy @rockhall Induction Week!

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Greater Cleveland RTA

@GCRTA

6 years

Nine years ago today, Service Quality Supervisors Aminah & Anthony met on the job. Today, they say "I do" in the place where it all began! Congratulations to you both, we wish for you to experience a life filled with happiness & ♥️! 🥂🎉💯 #married

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Greater Cleveland RTA

@GCRTA

5 years

We are happy to report that full Red Line service will be restored on Monday, August 26! Thank you for your patience during the construction process.

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Greater Cleveland RTA

@GCRTA

6 years

Good morning, Happy #Superman Day Cleveland! The Man of Steel made his first appearance on this date in 1938!

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Greater Cleveland RTA

@GCRTA

2 years

@jackbranca 😭

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Greater Cleveland RTA

@GCRTA

3 years

Today we celebrate our Rail Operations! We currently have 69 full time, 11 part time operators and 8 station attendants. These #essential employees operate our rail fleet on the Red, Blue and Green Lines. #OhioNeedsTransit #TransitEmployeeDay

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Greater Cleveland RTA

@GCRTA

3 years

Our Rail team recently identified 18 rail cars that were of no value to GCRTA. We are disposing of these rail cars and breaking them down into materials that can be recycled for other uses. You're gonna want to see some more photos and video of this.

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Greater Cleveland RTA

@GCRTA

7 years

Check out the prototype of a new electric bus! The “Tesla of transit” RTA will test drive on different routes this week. #igorta

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Greater Cleveland RTA

@GCRTA

3 years

#NextGenRTA is here! Take a ride on one of the new bus routes, or any RTA service, this week and ride for FREE!

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Greater Cleveland RTA

@GCRTA

1 year

We can’t wait to see you on the Holley-Jolley-Trolley tonight @Cleveland_PL Downtown at 6:30!

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Greater Cleveland RTA

@GCRTA

2 years

Snow at #Winterfest . This couldn't be any more perfect. #RTAholidaytrolley #winterfestcle

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Greater Cleveland RTA

@GCRTA

4 years

“We are grateful for the very generous partnership with the @CleveFoundation to underwrite a ‘fare free’ Election Day on November 3 for the citizens of Cleveland and Cuyahoga County,” India Birdsong, CEO, GM. #VOTE

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Greater Cleveland RTA

@GCRTA

3 years

Thanks @ohiohouse for maintaining critical funding for public transit and allowing us to apply for TRAC funding for replacement of rail infrastructure! We are look forward to @GovMikeDeWine supporting. #OhioNeedsTransit

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Greater Cleveland RTA

@GCRTA

8 years

I know you are upset with us. Our system is not built to handle 800k + coming downtown. I'm sorry to disappoint all of you :(

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Greater Cleveland RTA

@GCRTA

1 year

This year we have added Mrs. Claus to join the fun on our Holiday Trolley! Click for event information. #gcrtaholiday

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Greater Cleveland RTA

@GCRTA

2 years

Service Update: At this time all regularly scheduled service has resumed on the Blue and Green lines. We will continue to provide updates.

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Greater Cleveland RTA

@GCRTA

5 years

Red Line rail service has been restored between the Airport and Windermere. Thank you so much for your patience during the construction!

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Greater Cleveland RTA

@GCRTA

1 year

Big announcement about rail services in Cleveland tomorrow, Friday, May 5, 2023! Stay tuned for the latest information! #GCRTA

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Greater Cleveland RTA

@GCRTA

8 months

The Waterfront Line reopens on Sep 8, 2023 - connecting you to the Cleveland Browns Stadium for home games only this season. 🏈 📌 Details: 🎉 Ribbon Cutting 📅 Sep 8, 2023 ⏰ 1:30 p.m. 📍 Flats East Bank Station (1198 W. 10 St) Join us and celebrate! #GoBrowns #GCRTAReconnects

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Greater Cleveland RTA

@GCRTA

3 years

The energy surrounding the NFL Draft in Cleveland is electric! We're showing off our city pride with Draft wraps on the Downtown Trolleys. #RockTheClockCLE #NFLDraft

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Greater Cleveland RTA

@GCRTA

1 year

RTA wins a $130 million federal grant to replace railcar fleet, starting with Red Line. #GCRTA #publictransit

RTA wins $130 million federal grant to replace railcar fleet, starting with Red Line

The Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority was awarded $130 million in federal assistance Friday to replace its railcar fleet.

www.cleveland.com

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Greater Cleveland RTA

@GCRTA

1 year

Transit Equity Day is on Rosa Parks’ birthday, February 4, to honor her impact on the civil rights movement.

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Greater Cleveland RTA

@GCRTA

5 years

This morning...

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Greater Cleveland RTA

@GCRTA

5 years

Today marks 44 years of full operations at RTA!

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Greater Cleveland RTA

@GCRTA

3 years

Hope you all had a chance to enjoy some of the sun over the weekend! We loved this view at Euclid Beach. Have a good week everyone!

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Greater Cleveland RTA

@GCRTA

6 years

Good morning #Cleveland !

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Greater Cleveland RTA

@GCRTA

5 years

Help us celebrate #Cuyahoga50 and #VisitMeinCLE this weekend! We're offering FREE rides to all on June 22 thanks to @CityofCleveland @CleveFoundation @CuyahogaCounty and George Gund Foundation.

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Greater Cleveland RTA

@GCRTA

11 months

Happy PRIDE Month! 🌈 @GCRTA , we celebrate diversity with our mission to #ConnectingtheCommunity and provide a service that benefits all community members of Greater Cleveland & beyond. Ride RTA this month to celebrate PRIDE events throughout Cleveland! #GCRTA #PRIDEMONTH

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Greater Cleveland RTA

@GCRTA

3 years

Free ride views.

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Greater Cleveland RTA

@GCRTA

6 years

Good morning #Cleveland , Happy @Browns Victory Friday!!!!

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Greater Cleveland RTA

@GCRTA

3 years

Headed downtown for the @Indians game tonight? Take the rapid for easy access to the stadium. Just a short walk from Tower City to Progressive Field. Plan your trip at .

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Greater Cleveland RTA

@GCRTA

5 years

Do YOU want to help shape the future of #publictransit in Cuyahoga County? Do YOU want to help ensure that service needs are being met? Take our system redesign survey from @humantransit to help us to be able to the deliver the system that YOU want!

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Greater Cleveland RTA

@GCRTA

5 years

Today marks 11 years of operations of the HealthLine!

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Greater Cleveland RTA

@GCRTA

4 years

TY Senator @SherrodBrown , Senator @robportman , & @RepMarcyKaptur for taking the time today to meet w/our CEO & staff to discuss ways we can secure more funding, allowing us to replace our rail cars, ensuring that all citizens of this region can get to where they need to go!

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Greater Cleveland RTA

@GCRTA

8 years

. @therealmaleRN yes it is disappointing. It is also very disappointing the state of ohio only spends 63 cents per capita on public transit

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Greater Cleveland RTA

@GCRTA

4 years

RTA continues to disinfect buses, trains and paratransit vehicles every 24 hours.

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Greater Cleveland RTA

@GCRTA

4 years

We'd like to continue to send appreciation to our operators who are providing an essential service to customers in Cuyahoga County. Thank you!

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Greater Cleveland RTA

@GCRTA

11 months

We're excited to announce that the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), is investing in the Waterfront Line Bridge Rehabilitation Project. This investment will create jobs & provide long-term socioeconomic growth in the city of Cleveland. #GCRTA #ConnectingtheCommunity

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Greater Cleveland RTA

@GCRTA

6 years

Congratulations to @JustinMBibb on being sworn in as the newest Board member of our board of trustees!

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Greater Cleveland RTA

@GCRTA

3 years

Flashing back to our busiest day in history! We loved @cavs championship parade day!

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Greater Cleveland RTA

@GCRTA

4 years

Happy Transit Driver Appreciation Day!

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Greater Cleveland RTA

@GCRTA

4 years

The men and women of the Greater Cleveland Transit Police Department protect both riders and employees of GCRTA. We continue to appreciate them and their hard work. We are #InThisTogetherOhio #Essential #PoliceWeek

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Greater Cleveland RTA

@GCRTA

4 years

While we appreciate our operators each and every day, today we take great pride in celebrating Transit Driver Appreciation Day! Thank your operators for all they do!

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Greater Cleveland RTA

@GCRTA

6 years

Good morning Cleveland! Today is the 281st day of the year and the 1st @Browns Victory Monday of the year! Let's all channel all the energy we can to support the @Indians ! Go Tribe! #RallyTogether

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Greater Cleveland RTA

@GCRTA

8 years

All bus service downtown is temporarily suspended due to crowds. #GoCavs #ALLin216 #champs

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Greater Cleveland RTA

@GCRTA

2 years

Can we interest you in a ride on our #RTAholidaytrolley instead?

NE Ohio Regional Sewer District

@neorsd

2 years

question for @GCRTA am i allowed to keep switching sides of the bus during this Browns game

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Greater Cleveland RTA

@GCRTA

1 year

Santa & Mrs. Claus were spotted again on our RedLine Holiday Train last night! Happy Holidays!

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Greater Cleveland RTA

@GCRTA

4 years

Today we celebrate RTA's 45th birthday! Full operations began on October 5, 1975.

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Greater Cleveland RTA

@GCRTA

5 years

RTA to receive $9.6M from planning agency for rail car replacement

NOACA on Friday approved $9.6 million that will go toward RTA's $240 million rail car replacement program.

www.cleveland.com

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Greater Cleveland RTA

@GCRTA

2 years

RTA Bus & Rail Service Update Presently, RTA bus and rail service is still suspended until further notice. Paratransit service continues due to the need to support customers with life, health and safety issues. At 5:00am this morning, 50 buses in service were stuck in the cont'd

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