RTA to provide free shuttle service for Dayton Art Institute Oktoberfest
The easiest way to safely travel to and from the Dayton Art Institute Oktoberfest this year is on the free and frequent RTA shuttle that will run throughout the event weekend.
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Stops closed on Route 11, 12 due to Stroop Road bridge construction project
The Greater Dayton RTA will be rerouting buses on Route 11 and Route 12 beginning Monday, Sept. 11, due to construction on the Stroop Road bridge by the city of Kettering.
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RTA to operate on Sunday service schedule for Labor Day holiday
In observance of Labor Day, RTA will operate on a Sunday schedule for all routes on Monday, September 4. The RTA’s Customer Service Call Center will be open between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. that day.
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Greater Dayton RTA announces Moovit app as new transit resource for customers
Greater Dayton RTA announces Moovit app as new transit resource for customers
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RTA offers alternate routes for DPS students affected by bell changes
The Greater Dayton RTA has put together information for Paul Laurence Dunbar High School and Thurgood Marshall High School students on which fixed routes RTA bus services can take them to school.
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Greater Dayton RTA partners with Germanfest Picnic to provide free shuttles
For the first time, the Greater Dayton RTA will help transport thousands of people to German food, music and culture in the heart of Downtown Dayton this weekend with free shuttle service to the 34th Dayton Germanfest Picnic hosted by the Dayton Liederkranz-Turner.
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Greater Dayton RTA, Sinclair announce new Semester Pass
The Greater Dayton RTA will begin offering a new semester-long pass exclusively for students, faculty and staff at Sinclair College starting this fall thanks to a new partnership between the college and transit agency.
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RTA adjusts routes beginning August 13
The Greater Dayton RTA periodically adjusts service in response to the needs of customers, communities and businesses and to improve the agency’s quality of service. A service change affecting several routes will begin Sunday, Aug. 13
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Greater Dayton RTA to offer free shuttles to Celtic Fest
The Greater Dayton RTA will help thousands of people celebrate all that is Celtic this weekend by providing free shuttle service to the Dayton Celtic Festival.
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WSP platform to be closed for property enhancements
The Greater Dayton RTA will temporarily close the transit center platform at Wright Stop Plaza as crews perform property enhancements between July 22 and July 30, 2017. All scheduled routes and times will remain the same.
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Greater Dayton RTA celebrates “National Summer Learning Day” with reading event
The Greater Dayton RTA will give out free books to help Miami Valley children keep reading this summer at a public event Thursday, July 13, at RiverScape MetroPark. The event is part of the agency’s “Read on RTA” program.
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Wright Stop Plaza platform to be closed for property enhancements
The Greater Dayton RTA will temporarily close the transit center platform at Wright Stop Plaza as crews perform property enhancements between July 22 and July 30, 2017. All scheduled routes and times will remain the same.
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RTA to run holiday schedule for 4th of July; detours expected for fireworks festival
In observance of Independence Day, the Greater Dayton RTA will run a Sunday service schedule on all routes on Tuesday, July 4, and will have several detours on Monday, July 3, and Tuesday, July 4, for area festivals and fireworks.
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Tim Harrington takes over as leader of RTA Management Information Systems
The Greater Dayton RTA is pleased to announce the promotion of Tim Harrington to the position of Management Information Systems (MIS) Manager.
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RTA promotes Chris Cole to Chief Operating Officer
The Greater Dayton RTA is pleased to announce the promotion of Chris Cole, current Chief Maintenance Officer, to the newly-created role of Chief Operating Officer.
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RTA demonstrates the future of transit at event in Courthouse Square this Thursday
RTA is leading the industry through new and innovative technology and partnerships that put the power to use transit in the palm of the customer’s hand.
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RTA ready to transport Dayton Vectren Air Show attendees
The Greater Dayton RTA is proud to be the transportation sponsor for the Vectren Dayton Air Show the weekend of June 24 and 25.
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RTA offers summer discount on daily, weekly passes
Ride more and save more this summer thanks to discounts by the Greater Dayton RTA on day and weekly passes as well as Project Mobility ticket packs. Sales start on Monday, June 5.
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Read on RTA 2017 summer program begins
Summer is almost here and at the Greater Dayton RTA that means the return of the “Read on RTA” program.
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RTA to operate on Sunday service schedule for Memorial Day holiday
In observance of Memorial Day, RTA will operate on a Sunday schedule for all routes on Monday, May 29. The RTA Call Center will be open between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. that day.
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RTA adjusts routes beginning June 4
The Greater Dayton RTA periodically adjusts bus service in response to the needs of customers, communities and businesses. A service change affecting several routes will begin Sunday, June 4.
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RTA expands options with new RTA Connect service
The Greater Dayton RTA is trailblazing a first-of-its-kind partnership in Ohio between public transit and rideshare services in a new program, RTA Connect. The program will expand transit opportunities for RTA customers.
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RTA offers free rides for veterans to Wright State event
The Greater Dayton RTA will offer free rides for any military active duty or veteran to attend the “Veterans Moving Forward” event at Wright State University on May 24.
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RTA receives award for safety program
The Greater Dayton RTA was recognized for its efforts in improving customer safety with a Certificate of Merit for Security awarded by the American Public Transportation Association.
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RTA adjusts routes beginning April 10
The Greater Dayton RTA periodically adjusts bus service in response to the needs of customers, communities and businesses. A service change affecting Route 22 and Route 43 to the P&G facility in Union will begin Monday, April 10, 2017.
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RTA route on WPAFB adjusted for gate closure
The Greater Dayton RTA Route X1B will be detoured as Wright Patterson Air Force Base closes one of its gates for a construction project starting April 3.
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RTA adjusts routes for Hoover Avenue water main project
The Greater Dayton RTA will adjust services to accommodate construction along Hoover Avenue as the City of Dayton replaces water systems in the area.
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RTA honors drivers for “Transit Driver Appreciation Day”
The Greater Dayton RTA will celebrate its more than 400 transit drivers on Friday, March 17 as part of national “Transit Driver Appreciation Day.”
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RTA adjusts routes for St. Patrick’s Day road closures
The Greater Dayton RTA will adjust services to accommodate the Wayne Avenue road closure for St. Patrick’s Day celebrations.
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RTA driver jumps to action to help distressed woman
Dayton police are crediting the quick action of a Greater Dayton RTA bus driver with saving the life of a woman.
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RTA honors drivers for “Transit Driver Appreciation Day
The Greater Dayton RTA will celebrate its more than 400 transit drivers on Friday, March 17, as part of national “Transit Driver Appreciation Day.”
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Documentary highlighting Dayton RTA debuts at national film festival
The feature-length documentary “Free To Ride,” which tells the story of the years-long disagreement between the Greater Dayton RTA and the city of Beavercreek to expand public transportation in the community, will debut this Friday at the Washington D.C. Independent Film Festival.
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RTA shows love to customers by offering free rides to Transit app users on Valentine’s Day
The Greater Dayton RTA is offering a Valentine’s Day gift to its customers who use the Transit app – free rides on Tuesday, February 14 if you show the app to your driver.
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RTA announces service changes beginning February 12
The Greater Dayton RTA periodically adjusts bus service in response to the needs of customers, communities and businesses. A service change affecting several RTA routes will begin on Sunday, Feb. 12, 2017.
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RTA adjusts Route 60 schedule for bridge construction
Detours along Route 60 will begin Monday, Feb. 6 due to a bridge-replacement project that will close South Gebhart Church Road in Miamisburg.
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RTA riders, employees collect more than $15K for Foodbank Dayton
Funds collected through RTA’s “Pay What You Want” fare promotion from Jan. 13- Jan. 31 garnered a more than $15,000 donation for The Foodbank Dayton.
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RTA adjusts Route 43 schedule to accommodate P&G shifts
The Greater Dayton RTA periodically adjusts bus service in response to the needs of customers, communities and businesses.
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RTA gives back to riders and Foodbank Dayton through January special service
The Greater Dayton Regional Transit Authority wants to thank its loyal customers for their patience during the recent strike by offering “pay what you want” fare through the end of January, with all proceeds collected in fare boxes going to The Foodbank Dayton.
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RTA, ATU reach contract agreement; bus service to resume Friday
After more than 13 hours of negotiating, the Greater Dayton RTA and Amalgamated Transit Union Local 1385 have reached an agreement on a new contract.
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RTA to provide free rides for Martin Luther King Jr. holiday
The Dayton community is invited to ride for free aboard all RTA regular fixed route and Project Mobility buses all day on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Monday, January 16.
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RTA Board of Trustees will meet Tuesday to ratify ATU contract
The Greater Dayton Regional Transit Authority’s Board of Trustees will meet Tuesday, Jan. 17 at 8:30 a.m. to ratify the new contract for the Amalgamated Transit Union Local 1385.
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RTA to issue exchanges or refunds for passes affected by ATU strike
The Greater Dayton RTA will offer either a pass exchange (of equal duration) or a full refund for fare purchased prior to the current work stoppage and strike by the Amalgamated Transit Union Local 1385.
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Mediator to set date to resume negotiations between RTA and Amalgamated Transit Union Local 1385
A state mediator will be setting a new date to resume negotiations between the Greater Dayton RTA and Amalgamated Transit Union Local 1385 for a successor contract.
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RTA calls press conference for 5:30pm for ATU strike update
The Greater Dayton Regional Transit Authority will hold a press conference at 5:30 p.m. to update the public on operations following a strike by the Amalgamated Transit Union Local 1385.
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RTA Press Conference slated for 6 p.m. to discuss ATU drivers, mechanics walkout
The Greater Dayton RTA’s Chief Executive Officer Mark Donaghy will hold a press conference Sunday, Jan. 8 at 6 p.m. to discuss the impact to bus services as a result of a walkout by the Amalgamated Transit Union Local 1385.
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RTA starts preparations for possible ATU strike
The Greater Dayton RTA has started implementing steps to ensure safety and security during a possible strike announced by bus drivers and mechanics of the Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) Local 1385.
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RTA responds to ATU strike notice
Bus drivers and mechanics of the Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) Local 1385 have announced their intent to strike, effectively bringing public transportation in the Dayton region to a halt.
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RTA CEO updates public on latest ATU negotiations
RTA’s CEO Mark Donaghy will hold a press conference today, Dec. 22, at 3:30 p.m. to discuss ongoing negotiations with the ATU Local 1385 union.
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RTA offers free rides for 1,000th Transit app download
We are almost to the New Year and the Greater Dayton RTA is so close to getting 1,000 users on the new Transit app!
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RTA adjusts schedule for Christmas weekend, holiday
In observance of the Christmas and New Year’s holidays, the Greater Dayton RTA will run a Sunday service schedule on all routes on Monday, Dec. 26 and Monday, Jan. 2.
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RTA wants you to “Get Healthy for the Holidays” with free wellness event
The Greater Dayton RTA is giving the gift of good health by opening up Wright Stop Plaza at 4 S. Main St. to health care providers and offering free flu shots and screenings as part of its annual “Get Healthy for the Holidays” Health & Wellness event Dec. 13 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
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RTA Welcomes Nikol Miller as Community Relations Manager
The Greater Dayton RTA is pleased to announce the selection of Nikol Miller as the agency’s new Community Relations Manager.
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RTA Announces Service Changes Beginning on Sunday, Dec. 11
The Greater Dayton RTA periodically adjusts bus service in response to the needs of customers, communities and businesses
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RTA RideTime puts riders in control of their trip
The power to track your next bus and plan your next trip is now available in the palm of your hand thanks to RTA’s new RideTime products.
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RTA Provides Free Rides All Day Thanksgiving Day
As a way to say “thank you” to the Miami Valley and support access to Dayton’s Feast of Giving Dinner, the Greater Dayton RTA will be providing free rides all day on all services Thanksgiving Day.
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RTA Honors Military with Free Rides on Veteran’s Day
All rides for active United States military members and veterans will be free on Friday, November 11, as the Greater Dayton RTA honors those who have served our country.
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Greater Dayton RTA receives perfect score again for FTA Triennial Review
Greater Dayton RTA receives perfect score again for FTA Triennial Review
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Greater Dayton RTA donates worn out buses to help save lives
Greater Dayton RTA donates worn out buses to help save lives
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Greater Dayton RTA’s Brandon Policicchio Named Customer and Business Development Chief
Greater Dayton RTA’s Brandon Policicchio Named Customer and Business Development Chief
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RTA Provides Free Shuttle Service for Dayton Art Institute Oktoberfest This Weekend
RTA Provides Free Shuttle Service for Dayton Art Institute Oktoberfest This Weekend
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RTA Hires New Maintenance Project Manager Derrick Smith
RTA Hires New Maintenance Project Manager Derrick Smith
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Greater Dayton RTA’s Brandon Policicchio Tapped for Industry Top 40 Under 40 List
Greater Dayton RTA’s Brandon Policicchio Tapped for Industry Top 40 Under 40 List
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Dayton RTA thanks Frank Ecklar for years of service
The Greater Dayton RTA bid farewell today to Director of Planning & Marketing Frank Ecklar, who retired after 32 exemplary years of service in the public transportation industry.
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RTA promotes personal safety through ‘Play It Safe’ event
Safety is everyone’s business, and the RTA along with community partners will promote personal safety through “Play It Safe” day on Friday, Aug. 12 from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. in the concourse of Wright Stop Plaza, 4 S. Main St. Free training and demonstrations will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis. The event is free and open to the public.
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Greater Dayton RTA Student Passes Now on Sale
The Greater Dayton RTA student passes – both red and gray types – are now available for sale at four locations in the region.
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RTA Announces Service Updates Beginning on Sunday, August 14
The Greater Dayton RTA periodically adjusts bus service in response to the needs of customers, communities and businesses. A service change affecting a few RTA routes will begin on Sunday, Aug. 14, 2016.
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ADVISORY: Transit Center Displays Switch to Scheduled Arrivals in Preparation for Real-Time Upgrade
As the Greater Dayton RTA upgrades its buses and display system to report real-time bus arrival and departure times to customers, the displays in the agency’s transit centers will be temporarily switched to report scheduled times only.
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Free Rides to Celtic Fest all Weekend
RTA will help thousands of people celebrate all that is Celtic this weekend by providing free shuttle service to the Dayton Celtic Festival. The three-day event features a 5K run, Irish food, artists and culture, and amazing Celtic music and dance performances.
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Dayton RTA Encourages Kids to Read with Trained Animals Saturday
RTA’s newest reading program involves two kinds of “tales”—one in the form of story read by children, and the other is the sort of “tail” that likes to wag. The agency’s Read on RTA program will encourage its smallest customers to hone their skills by reading to animals as part of a special partnership with DOGTORS.
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RTA to operate on Sunday service schedule for Monday, July 4th
RTA to operate on Sunday service schedule for Monday, July 4th; Routes 14 and 23 will reroute for Centerville Americana Festival
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Dayton RTA to Demo New Transit Technology on Courthouse Square Wednesday
Experience all the RTA has to offer, from less headaches and hassle with your commute, to fuel cost savings and technology upgrades that make using transit easier through “The RTA Experience” on Wednesday, June 22 from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. on Dayton’s Courthouse Square.
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RTA Ready To Transport Dayton Air Show Visitors
The Greater Dayton RTA is proud to once again be the transportation sponsor for the Vectren Dayton Air Show June 18 and 19. Go to www.i-riderta.org or www.daytonairshow.com
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RTA Announces Service Changes Beginning on Sunday, June 5
Service change affecting six RTA routes will begin on Sunday, June 5, 2016. i-riderta.org for more information.
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RTA Routes Adjusted for St. Patrick’s Day Celebration
Due to St. Patrick’s Day celebrations at the Dublin Pub, RTA will make an adjustment to routes 4 and 12 beginning at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 16.
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RTA Announces Service Changes Beginning on Sunday, February 14
The Greater Dayton RTA responds to the needs of customers, communities and businesses by periodically adjusting bus service.
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RTA to Run Special Holiday Bus All Season Long.
RTA will demonstrate its holiday spirit again this year by putting a holiday- themed bus into service throughout the month of December
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RTA Provides Free Rides Thanksgiving Day
As a way to say "thank you" to the Miami Valley, the Greater Dayton RTA will be providing free rides on all buses Thanksgiving Day from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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RTA Rerouting for Grande Illumination / Children’s Parade Friday, November 27
RTA Rerouting for Grande Illumination / Children’s Parade Friday, November 27
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RTA Honors Military with Free Rides on Veteran’s Day
All rides for active United States military members and veterans will be free on Wednesday, November 11, as the Greater Dayton RTA honors those who have served our country. This free service includes fixed route buses anywhere throughout the Dayton transit system as well as rides on Project Mobility.
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RTA Announces Service Updates Beginning on Sunday, October 25
The Greater Dayton RTA responds to the needs of customers, communities and businesses by periodically adjusting bus service. A service change affecting a small number of routes will begin on Oct. 25, 2015.
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RTA to Temporarily Close Wright Stop Plaza Platform for Repairs and Modifications
The Greater Dayton RTA will temporarily close its transit center platform at Wright Stop Plaza for two days: Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 26 and 27, between the hours of 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. RTA maintenance workers will be performing routine maintenance and repairs to the platform during that time.
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Greater Dayton RTA Announces Expanded Service Changes Beginning August 30
Changes occur every day to roads, businesses and communities that affect RTA’s transportation network. RTA responds to these changes by adjusting and modifying its bus service three times each year.
