Three regional transit providers are teaming up to ensure area seniors and disabled persons have the transportation they need for life-essential appointments through a new grant-funded program set to launch this fall.
The Greater Dayton Regional Transit Authority (RTA), in response to a severe shortage of operators and decreased customer demand for services due to COVID-19, will be making the following temporary service adjustments beginning Sunday, October 3, 2021.
In observance of Labor Day, RTA will operate on a Sunday schedule for all routes on Monday, September 6.
The Greater Dayton Regional Transit Authority (RTA) will be eliminating the use of all old system passes, paper tickets and change cards effective Sept. 1, 2021 as the next step in the process of migrating customers to its new fare payment system, Tapp Pay.
The Greater Dayton RTA is hiring bus drivers, and will offer open interviews to immediately fill vacancies via a career fair on Thursday, Aug. 26, 2021, from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. at the Goodwill Easterseals Miami Valley building at 660 S. Main St., Dayton.
The Greater Dayton RTA recognizes the hard work, dedication, and personal sacrifice of its drivers and mechanics during the COVID health emergency.
The Greater Dayton Regional Transit Authority (RTA), in response to a severe current shortage of bus route operators along with decreased customer demand due to COVID-19, will hold a public hearing to discuss proposed temporary service adjustments that would impact the agency’s service hours and bus routes.
The Greater Dayton RTA will not be providing transportation to the CenterPoint Energy Dayton Air Show this year.
The Greater Dayton RTA will discontinue the sale of Day Passes onboard all buses beginning July 1 as part of the next phase of its plan to move to a cashless on-board fare system.
The Greater Dayton RTA is prime to hire drivers, and is offering competitive wages and benefits for those looking to drive toward a new career, starting at $16.55/hour and increasing to $27.58/hour within seven years.
The Greater Dayton Regional Transit Authority (RTA), in response to a severe current shortage of bus route operators along with decreased customer demand due to COVID-19, will be making temporary service adjustments beginning Sunday, June 20, 2021.
Starting Thursday, May 13, the Greater Dayton Regional Transit Authority (RTA) will be having open interviews for large bus route drivers and service and repair technicians.
A month of free rides is what Greater Dayton RTA customers will receive when they share that they’ve been fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
The Greater Dayton RTA will be working to improve access to free COVID-19 vaccinations by partnering with Public Health - Dayton & Montgomery County to provide mobile COVID-19 vaccination clinics.
The Greater Dayton RTA wants to connect with its customers to hear their views on service.
“V for vaccination!” The Greater Dayton Regional Transit Authority is making it easy for people to get a free ride to their COVID-19 vaccination appointment following the expansion of eligibility to include those age 16 and older by Public Health- Dayton and Montgomery County.
The Greater Dayton Regional Transit Authority is expanding its vaccination transportation program by offering a free shuttle beginning March 16th.
Emergency first-responders will receive valuable hands-on training with Greater Dayton RTA experts on how to rescue passengers in the event of an accident involving an electric trolley bus during a specialized session at Howell Rescue Systems in Kettering on Tuesday, March 16, beginning at noon.
The Greater Dayton Regional Transit Authority (RTA) will hold public hearings to discuss agency plans to only accept cashless payments on-board all vehicles starting June 1, 2021. This is part of a larger payment system upgrade called Tapp Pay that began in June 2020.
The Greater Dayton Regional Transit Authority will expand its program offering rides free of charge to any Montgomery County resident in need of transportation to a COVID-19 vaccination appointment to include its regular fixed-route buses, effective immediately.
This updated RTA news item alerts customers to current long-term reroutes and detours around the Greater Dayton RTA region.
The Greater Dayton Regional Transit Authority is offering rides at no charge to any Montgomery County resident in need of transportation to a COVID-19 vaccination appointment.
The Greater Dayton RTA would like to congratulate Nikol Miller, RTA’s community relations manager, who has been named the new executive director of the Miami Valley Urban League, part of the Urban League of Greater Southwestern Ohio. She will begin her role on March 8, 2021.
The Greater Dayton RTA announced that Bob Ruzinsky has been named the agency’s new Chief Executive Officer, effective Thursday, April 1, 2021.
The Greater Dayton RTA will continue to require all customers and employees to wear a face covering aboard all vehicles and in all facilities in accordance with the new national order by President Joe Biden requiring masks on all public transportation systems, rail, and van, bus and motorcoach service providers to mitigate the risk of COVID-19.
The Greater Dayton Regional Transit Authority (RTA), Masabi, the company bringing Fare Payments-as-a-Service to public transit, , and Transit, the official mobility app of innovative agencies including RTA, have today announced the addition of Account-Based Ticketing (ABT) to the RTA’s Tapp Pay contactless fare payment solution. The new system, which is powered by Masabi’s Justride platform, means riders in Dayton will no longer need to buy a ticket or select a fare in advance of travel. Instead, they can now simply use Tapp Pay via the Transit app on their smartphone to tap and ride - safe in the knowledge that, thanks to new fare capping technology, they will always be charged the best possible price for their journey.
In recognition of a historic Inauguration Day, the Greater Dayton RTA will celebrate Black History Month through its “Black Women In History” campaign. This campaign will begin on Feb. 1 and run through the entire month of February.
Beginning February 1, the Greater Dayton RTA will offer customers a more cost-friendly payment experience with the introduction of fare capping via Tapp Pay, RTA’s mobile ticketing app, to save them money on transit.
For the eighth time, the Greater Dayton RTA was awarded the Auditor of the State Award for its exemplary financial reporting in accordance with statewide principles. The RTA received the award this year for its audit of the fiscal year 2019.
From bus driver to executive of an urban transit system, Greater Dayton RTA’s CEO has spent his entire career in public service. After 45 years—15 of which were in Dayton—Mark Donaghy will retire, effective April 1, 2021.
Fifth Street in Dayton will be closed between Main and Jefferson streets from Tuesday, January 19 through Thursday, January 21 between 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.. As a result, the Route 12 and The Flyer will operate under a reroute and several stops will be missed during those times.
In observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, The Greater Dayton RTA will operate on a Saturday service schedule on Monday, January 18. This will be applied to all routes, as well as RTA Connect paratransit services.
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, January 10. Timetables and route maps can be found at www.iriderta.org.
In observance of the Christmas and New Year’s holidays, the Greater Dayton RTA will run a Sunday service schedule on all routes on Friday, Dec. 25 and Friday, Jan. 1.
In observance of the Thanksgiving holiday, the Greater Dayton RTA will be operating on a Sunday service schedule on Thursday, November 26. This will be applied to all bus routes, including RTA Connect paratransit services.
Santa is suiting up to bring holiday cheer to all through a special appearance aboard RTA’s holiday bus! Beginning November 29, Santa will make several appearances throughout the month leading up to Christmas Eve, which will be the final day customers will be able to see Santa on an RTA bus.
Beginning November 16, the Greater Dayton RTA will begin using its electronic payment readers onboard all vehicles, enabling customers to scan mobile passes from their Tapp Pay account, furthering RTA’s contactless payment experience.
All rides for active U.S. military members and veterans will be free on Veterans Day, Wednesday, November 11, as the Greater Dayton RTA honors those who have served our country. The RTA will be operating on a regular weekday service schedule on Veterans Day. For schedule information, visit our website at www.iriderta.org.
On Tuesday, November 3rd, the Greater Dayton RTA will provide free rides system-wide to ensure access for everyone who chooses to exercise their right to vote in the national election. These free rides apply to both RTA’s fixed-route and paratransit services.
The Greater Dayton RTA will temporarily close the transit center platform at Wright Stop Plaza and relocate the buses as city of Dayton contractors perform work on Jefferson Street, which is scheduled to start October 20 and last until approximately Nov. 20. All scheduled RTA routes and times will remain the same.
The Greater Dayton RTA periodically adjusts bus service in response to the needs of customers, communities, and businesses.
Thanks to a sponsorship from the University of Dayton (UD), the Greater Dayton RTA is pleased to announce a new service—Route 55—starting this Saturday, September 26.
The Greater Dayton RTA partnered with Dayton Children’s Hospital to create a special tribute for Childhood Cancer Awareness Month by displaying original artwork from child patients on RTA’s September bus.
Beginning Wednesday, August 26, The Greater Dayton RTA and US Census’ Rapid Response Team will partner to host a special event at the Wright Stop Plaza to assist riders in completing the 2020 Census survey.
The Greater Dayton RTA periodically adjusts bus service in response to the needs of customers, communities, and businesses.
In this position, Zavakos will lead the agency’s activities and initiatives to help ensure our customers’ rights to safe, on-time, and courteous service by directing the Training, Safety and Risk departments, including leadership development, maintenance and bus operator training, and directing RTA’s auto liability and worker compensation programs.
Beginning Monday, July 13, several Greater Dayton RTA buses will be on a detour due to a long-term construction project by the city of Dayton. As a result, several bus stops will be closed.
Beginning Friday, July 3, the Greater Dayton RTA will require all customers and employees to wear a face covering in order to meet a new city of Dayton mandate that requires all riders of public transit, rideshare programs, and taxis to wear a mask.
In observance of Independence Day, the Greater Dayton RTA will operate on a Sunday schedule for all routes on Friday, July 3—the federally-recognized date for the holiday.
In observance of Memorial Day, RTA will operate on a Sunday schedule for all routes on Monday, May 25.
Portions of Far Hills Avenue between East Drive and Canterbury Drive will be closed starting today, April 17, due to a gas line replacement project. As a result, several RTA bus stops will be closed on Routes 5 and 14 until further notice.
Vance Road will be closed beginning Monday, April 13, due to construction. As a result, several RTA bus stops will be closed and buses will be rerouted on Route 24. These closures are expected to last for one week.
Washington Street will be closed between Perry Street and Ludlow Street beginning Monday, April 13. As a result, several RTA bus stops will be closed and buses will be rerouted on Routes 9 and 22. These closures are expected to last for two weeks.
April 1 is Census Day, and the Greater Dayton RTA is celebrating by rolling out a census-themed bus April 1 through August 31 to increase questionnaire participation and promote census jobs.
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, April 5.
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has established many essential services during this national crisis, including the services of RTA.
(DAYTON, Oh)… From RTA CEO Mark Donaghy during a press conference March 16, 2020, with leaders from across Montgomery County regarding the recent COVID-19 pandemic: RTA buses carry 30,000 people each day.
RTA continues to operate its regularly scheduled service.
Oxford Ave. will be closed between Philadelphia Dr. and Tennyson Ave. beginning Monday, March 16. As a result, several RTA bus stops will be closed and buses will be rerouted on Route 9. These closures are expected to last for three days.
A portion of Loop Rd. near Alex Bell Rd. will be closed beginning Wednesday, March 18, as the Ohio Department of Transportation completes bridge repairs. As a result, several RTA bus stops will be closed and buses will be rerouted on Route 14. These closures are expected to last until June 15, 2020.
The Greater Dayton RTA wants to connect with its customers to hear their views on service. The agency is seeking input through an online survey administered by the American Bus Benchmarking Group (ABBG). The survey period begins March 9, and remains open through April 5. Those who participate will be entered for a chance to win prizes, including free rides for a year on the RTA.
Area residents won’t have to rely on the “luck of the Irish” this St. Patrick’s Day to get to the polls. To ensure access for everyone who chooses to exercise their right to vote in Ohio’s primary election, the Greater Dayton RTA will provide free rides system-wide on Mar. 17.
The Greater Dayton RTA is hiring bus drivers and mechanics, and will participate in a career fair hosted by Miami Valley Works in order to help fill those positions. The event is being held on Feb. 25 from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. at the Goodwill Easterseals Miami Valley building at 660 S. Main St., Dayton.
The Greater Dayton RTA is celebrating Black History Month this February to honor the African American men and women who have played significant roles in shaping our nation’s history. Celebrations involving buses, the Wright Stop Plaza transit center, and social media will run Feb. 1-29.
Ohio Loves Transit—that’s why state lawmakers invested $105 million in state transit funding.
The Greater Dayton RTA periodically adjusts bus service in response to the needs of customers, communities, and businesses.
The Greater Dayton RTA is making it easier than ever for customers to schedule and manage paratransit rides with the launch of its new online reservation system—RTA Connect Online.
Albany Street will be closed from Kirkham Street to Campbell Street beginning Monday, Jan. 27, as the Ohio Department of Transportation completes bridge repairs
Arlene Ave. will be closed from Blueberry Ave. to Free Pike beginning Tuesday, Jan. 21, as the city of Dayton will be replacing water mains. As a result, several RTA bus stops will be closed and buses will be rerouted on Route 9 and on several Dayton Public Schools Limited Stop (LS) routes. These closures are expected to last until June 30, 2020.
The Miami Valley community is invited to ride for free on all RTA buses and RTA Connect paratransit services all day on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Monday, January 20.
The Greater Dayton RTA will be rerouting several bus routes and setting up temporary stops in Dayton due to the closure of the Third Street Bridge. The bridge is expected to be closed for the next 22 months as the city of Dayton replaces the bridge.
In observance of the Christmas and New Year’s holidays, the Greater Dayton RTA will run a Sunday service schedule on all routes on Wednesday, Dec. 25 and Wednesday, Jan. 1.
The Greater Dayton RTA believes good health is the best gift to be given during the holiday season, and as such the agency is opening up Wright Stop Plaza at 4 S. Main St. to area health care providers offering free health screenings and information as part of RTA’s annual “Get Healthy for the Holidays” event on Dec.20 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
The Greater Dayton RTA’s Wright Stop Plaza will reopen Thanksgiving Day following a city of Dayton construction project that ended earlier than anticipated.
Customers can enjoy one sweet ride aboard the Greater Dayton Regional Transit Authority’s 2019 holiday bus after it debuts this Friday in the Dayton Holiday Festival Grande Illumination and Parade.
Those looking for a little holiday cheer need look no further than a free ride downtown on the Greater Dayton RTA’s Flyer bus service as the agency will be celebrating the season with trips with Santa and onboard carolers.
The Greater Dayton Regional Transit Authority is recruiting drivers with Commercial Drivers Licenses, or CDL licenses, through a series of open interviews which will be held in the coming weeks.
Due to street closures on Friday, Nov. 29, for holiday events in downtown Dayton, RTA will make route changes and temporary bus stops beginning at 3 p.m. on Nov. 29.
The Greater Dayton RTA has been awarded nearly $3 million to replace eight outdated buses with newer, cleaner diesel buses through a competitive grant award from the Department of Transportation (DOT)
The Greater Dayton RTA will be thanking all of its customers by once again offering free rides on all services Thanksgiving Day, including free rides to Dayton’s Feast of Giving dinner.
The Greater Dayton RTA will temporarily close the transit center platform at Wright Stop Plaza as city of Dayton crews perform water main work on Jefferson Street starting on November 18 and lasting approximately 10 days, until Nov. 28.
RTA employees and customers are encouraged to take this survey to help the RTA be named a "Bicycle Friendly Business"
All rides for active U.S. military members and veterans will be free on Veterans Day, Monday, November 11.
RTA will end its agreement with Greyhound at the end of the business day on Thursday, Oct. 31.
(DAYTON, OHIO) … The Greater Dayton Regional Transit Authority is recruiting drivers with Commercial Drivers Licenses, or CDL licenses, through a series of open interviews.
The Greater Dayton RTA will extend the expiration time for all day passes starting Friday, Nov. 1.
RTA was awarded more than $6 million in new state funding by the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT).
(DAYTON, OHIO) … 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, Oct. 27.
RTA will provide free rides system-wide on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 5.
RTA will lower the fares for countywide paratransit trips from $5 to $3.50 starting Friday, Nov. 1.
The fourth annual “Safety Day at the RTA” will be Wednesday, October 30 from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. in the concourse of Wright Stop Plaza.
RTA is going pink for the month of October with a special Breast Cancer Awareness Month bus promoting the American Cancer Society’s Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk.
The Greater Dayton RTA will extend its agreement with Greyhound to allow them to operate daily Greyhound bus service from RTA’s Northwest Transit Center through the month of October. This agreements was reached early Monday morning, Sept. 30.
Bob Ruzinsky has assumed the role of Deputy Chief Executive Officer (DCEO) for RTA
RTA seeking applicants for drivers positions to apply on the RTA Careers website www.iriderta.org/careers
A service change affecting several routes will begin Sunday, Sept. 29.
Effective October 1st, Greyhound buses will no longer stop at The Greater Dayton RTA’s Northwest Transit Center.
The RTA is looking for drivers with a CDL license, or willing to train for their CDL. There are also non-CDL positions available.
The RTA will operate a free park-and-ride from the University of Dayton Arena to the Gem City Shine block party on Sunday, Aug. 25.
The RTA is proud to partner with the e-scooter company, Spin, to bring the first electric scooters to the Dayton region.
Drivers with CDL or non-CDL positions available. Open interviews will be held at 600 Longworth Street every week day from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Hop on the RTA's free shuttle service to the Dayton Celtic Festival at RiverScape MetroPark in Dayton.
The RTA will offer free rides on Saturday, July 13, to ensure everyone can attend the Dayton Strong Benefit Concert at RiverScape.
The RTA will adjust the southern route of The Flyer circulator bus beginning Monday, July 15.
The RTA will offer service to the Montgomery County Fairgrounds on its RTA Connect On-Demand program for July 8 – 14.
The event, part of the agency’s “Read On RTA” program, will be held Monday, July 8, at Island MetroPark in Dayton.
The RTA is extending the hours of The Flyer service to allow fireworks revelers to use the free circulator route as a transportation option to and from the holiday festival in downtown Dayton on Wednesday, July 3.
The Greater Dayton RTA was named a three-time winner by the 2019 Hermes Creative Awards, an international awards competition that recognizes outstanding communications and design work.
Air conditioned buses will run on a continuous loop from both the U.S. Air Force Museum parking lot and Wright Stop Plaza directly to the air show’s main gate.
staff will be available to walkthrough how to use its services during “What Drives You Day” at Courthouse Square on Wednesday, June 12, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Summer is here and at the Greater Dayton RTA that means the return of the “Read On RTA” program
Information about detours and reroutes due to storm damage.
The RTA has another night of trivia and games planned aboard The Flyer on Friday, June 7, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
In observance of Memorial Day, RTA will operate on a Sunday schedule for all routes on Monday, May 27.
A special travel deal for teens over the summer, the Summer Passport will provide unlimited travel options for three months for the low price of $55.
The Flyer will go through 2 phases of detours as streets close for rallies in downtown Dayton starting Thursday, May 23.
A service change affecting several routes will begin Sunday, June 2.
The Greater Dayton RTA will adjust services and detour around street closures in downtown Dayton during planned demonstrations in the city.
Bicyclists can reduce their carbon footprints while participating in Bike to Work Day, Friday, May 17, with free rides on any fixed-route bus.
RTA will be joining forces with the Ford Motor Company in a first-of-its kind project to offer transportation in the region with Ford GoRide Health.
RTA will join with other public transportation systems across the country to participate in National Get On Board Day on Thursday, April 25.
The Greater Dayton RTA was awarded the title of “Transit System of the Year” by the Ohio Department of Transportation
RTA Chief Capital Officer Bob Ruzinsky was named a top advocate for public transit by his peers at the Ohio Public Transit Association (OPTA).
A service change affecting some RTA routes will begin this Sunday, April 7.
CEO Mark Donaghy has been selected to serve as the Vice President of the Bus Coalition, a national advocacy organization
Transit is now the official real-time information and trip-planning mobile application for Dayton’s public transportation system
Routes 4 and 12 adjust services to accommodate the Wayne Avenue road closures for St. Patrick’s Day celebrations.
For their hard work, the RTA will celebrate its more than 400 transit drivers on Monday, March 18, as part of national “Transit Driver Appreciation Day.”
… Leaders from the German electric bus manufacturer Kiepe Electric visited Dayton ahead of the upcoming delivery of NexGen electric trolley buses to replace the agency’s fleet.
We're asking the community “what drives you,” and influences your transportation needs via a new campaign and survey. The transit agency will hold several events to gather feedback.
If you loved watching the television program "Cash Cab," then the Greater Dayton RTA has a fun night of trivia and entertainment for you aboard The Flyer on Friday, March 1 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
The RTA mourns the loss of a colleague and friend with the passing of Chief Performance Officer Gene Rhodes.
The Greater Dayton RTA will be joining dozens of public transit agencies across the state to celebrate Ohio Loves Transit week from February 11-15.
RTA will implement the following service changes beginning on Sunday, February 17.
The Dayton community is invited to ride for free aboard all RTA regular fixed-route buses and RTA Connect paratransit services all day on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Monday, January 21.
In observance of the Christmas and New Year’s holidays, the Greater Dayton RTA will run a Sunday service schedule on all routes on Tuesday, Dec. 25 and Tuesday, Jan. 1.
Customers and the community are invited and encouraged to attend a public input session held by the RTA about proposed service changes.
Area health care providers will offer free health screenings as part of RTA’s annual “Get Healthy for the Holidays” event on Dec.12 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
The Greater Dayton RTA would like to remind customers that tokens will no longer be accepted as valid fare beginning January 1, 2019.
Due to street closures for Friday, Nov. 23, holiday events, RTA will make route changes and temporary bus stops beginning at 5 p.m. on Nov. 23.
The Greater Dayton Regional Transit Authority will run a special Saturday shuttle route for The Flyer to provide easy, free access to holiday events in downtown Dayton.
The Greater Dayton Regional Transit Authority will be going retro with its annual Holiday Bus, inspired by a 1974 City Transit trolley design.
The Greater Dayton RTA will be thanking all of its customers by once again offering free rides on all services Thanksgiving Day, including free rides to Dayton’s Feast of Giving dinner.
All rides for active U.S. military members and veterans will be free on Veterans Day, Sunday, November 11
The Greater Dayton RTA periodically adjusts bus service and stops in response to the needs of customers, communities and local businesses. A service change affecting some RTA routes will begin this Sunday, Nov. 4.
The Halloween party in the Oregon District will cause detours and stop closures for RTA Routes 2, 4, and 12.
The Greater Dayton RTA’s newest service will provide free, fast connections for thousands of workers and students between downtown Dayton and the University of Dayton campus with the launch of The Flyer shuttle service on November 9 at 10 a.m.
Safety is everyone’s business, and the RTA along with community partners will promote personal safety through the third annual “Safety Day at the RTA” on Tuesday, October 30 from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. in the concourse of Wright Stop Plaza, 4 S. Main St.
For the fifth year in a row the Greater Dayton RTA was awarded the Auditor of the State Award for its exemplary financial reporting in accordance with statewide principles.
To ensure access for all who choose to use their right to vote, the Greater Dayton RTA will provide free rides to the polls on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 6.
The Greater Dayton RTA phone lines will be down during planned maintenance from 5 a.m. to 7 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 3.
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.
The bridge on National Road between Foley Drive and Ranchview Drive will close at 8 p.m. Friday September 21 until 5 a.m. on Monday September 24 for road construction.
The Greater Dayton RTA will adjust the operating times of the agency’s customer service call center beginning Monday, Sept. 10. These changes will help the agency focus resources to handle customer calls during normal business hours while still offering a quick and simple automated option for schedule information 24-hours a day.
(DAYTON, OHIO) … In observance of Labor Day, RTA will operate on a Sunday schedule for all routes on Monday, September 3. The RTA’s Customer Service Call Center will be open between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. that day.
The quick response of a Greater Dayton RTA driver helped police safely deliver four lost children back home after being alone in the streets of Dayton late at night.
RTA detours for several routes will be in effect this weekend as streets around Riverscape Metropark are closed for the annual Germanfest picnic. Reroutes will begin starting the morning of Thursday, August 9.
The Greater Dayton RTA periodically adjusts bus service in response to the needs of customers, communities and businesses. Service changes also are planned when major construction projects are scheduled. A service change affecting several routes will begin Sunday, Aug. 12.
The Greater Dayton RTA will begin an extended detour around a major road construction project on Xenia Avenue beginning Monday, Aug. 6.
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. The three-day event features a 5K run, Irish food, artists and culture, Celtic music, and dance performances.
The Greater Dayton RTA will temporarily close stops on Gettysburg Avenue near the Dayton Veterans Affairs Medical Center (VA) due to construction beginning July 4.
UPDATE JUNE 22, 2018: The construction on Washington Street is complete and RTA Routes 9 and 22 will return to regular service stops on Sunday, June 24, 2018.
Construction on the railroad tracks on Vance Road in Moraine will cause a detour for of the RTA Route 24 beginning Tuesday, June 26.
Martindale Road between Draper and McCaw will be closed for 3 months for a construction project.
Construction on Valley Street past Rita Street will cause an extended detour of Routes 5 and 19 through early 2019.
The Greater Dayton RTA is much more than a big green bus. The agency will showcase all of its services, which promote mobility across the Dayton region, with “The RTA Experience” day on Friday, June 29.
Air conditioned buses will run on a continuous loop from both the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force parking lot and Wright Stop Plaza directly to the air show’s main gate.
The Main Street Bridge in Downtown Dayton will be closed this weekend, starting Friday, June 1, at 8 p.m. through Monday morning, June 4, at 6 a.m. RTA Routes 7 and 43 will detour during this closure.
In observance of Memorial Day, RTA will operate on a Sunday schedule for all routes on Monday, May 28. The RTA Call Center will be open between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. that day.
The Greater Dayton RTA will begin to offer a new way for paratransit customers to pay for their trips with the RTA Connect Paratransit Monthly Pass, which will go on sale May 21.
The Greater Dayton RTA periodically adjusts bus service in response to the needs of customers, communities and businesses. Service changes also are planned when major construction project are scheduled. A service change affecting several routes will begin Sunday, June 3.
To kick off the annual “Read On RTA” summer reading program, the Greater Dayton RTA will be collecting book donations from riders. All riders who donate a book at a participating RTA transit center will receive a free Day Pass in exchange for their contribution on Friday, May 25.
Construction in the northbound lanes of South Main Street in Downtown Dayton will cause a reroute of several RTA routes.
The Greater Dayton RTA is partnering with Five Rivers MetroParks to offer bicyclists across the Miami Valley an opportunity to reduce their carbon footprints while participating in Bike to Work Day, Friday, May 18, with free rides on any fixed-route bus.
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 Wednesday, May 23.
During construction on Gettysburg Avenue, the RTA Route 8 will detour and bus stops on Lakeside and on Gettysburg between Lakeside and McCall will be closed.
The Greater Dayton RTA unveiled the design for its NexGen electric trolleys this week, an update which will be incorporated into the agency’s recent order of 26 of the new dual-mode, battery and electric-wire-powered buses set to hit the streets in early 2019.
Employees of the Greater Dayton RTA will volunteer their time to celebrate National Rebuilding Month and the nonprofit Rebuilding Together Dayton, which helps homeowners rehabilitate their homes.
The Greater Dayton RTA’s Wright Stop Bike Shop will celebrate a grand re-opening with a week of special deals starting on Monday, April 2.
The Greater Dayton RTA will reroute several of its fixed route bus services for several months as Main Street bridge undergoes construction beginning the week of March 19, 2018.
Construction on Monument Avenue between Jefferson and Main will cause buses to miss the stop #7143 in that block.
The Greater Dayton RTA will adjust services to accommodate the Wayne Avenue road closures for St. Patrick’s Day celebrations
22 hours a day, seven days a week and 365 days a year the drivers of the Greater Dayton RTA are out on the roads to make sure thousands of customers get where they need to be.
The Greater Dayton RTA is pleased to announce the selection of Michael Roth as the agency’s new Paratransit Manager.
It all started with a bus. The Greater Dayton RTA will honor civil rights icon Rosa Parks by reserving a seat in her name at the front of every bus for a week as part of a celebration for Black History Month. The seat will be reserved for Mrs. Parks beginning Monday, Feb. 19.
The Greater Dayton RTA will be increasing accessibility in previously under-served areas by adding RTA Connect On-Demand service in three new regions beginning Feb. 18.
The Greater Dayton RTA will temporarily reroute its Route 18 fixed route bus service as the City of Kettering completes construction on South Dixie Drive beginning Wednesday, Jan. 31.
The Greater Dayton RTA is pleased to announce the selection Roland Caldwell as the agency’s new Director of Transportation and Arthur “Skip” Dunkle as the new Director of Security Safety.
This Valentine’s Day, the Greater Dayton RTA will celebrate “Ohio Loves Transit Day” along with public transit agencies from across Ohio with free rides on all fixed routes for RTA riders who use the RideTime texting feature. A rider simply needs to flash their text message showing their bus arrival time to their driver to receive a free ride on Feb. 14.
Due to a current sales tax revenue loss which will reduce Greater Dayton RTA’s annual revenues by $4.6 million dollars, roughly 6.2% of its overall revenue, RTA must make fare adjustments to balance the 2018 budget.
As a result of statewide managed care organization (MCO) sales tax reductions for counties and regional transit authorities, the Greater Dayton RTA will lose $4.6 million dollars of critical revenue this year and in years to come, roughly 6.2% of its overall revenue.
The Dayton community is invited to ride for free aboard all RTA regular fixed route buses and RTA Connect paratransit services all day on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Monday, January 15.
The Greater Dayton RTA will be working on site improvements to our South Hub facility located at 2730 Lyons Road in Miamisburg.
Construction on the Keowee Street bridge will close the roadway north of Stanley Avenue and cause a detour for the RTA Route 17 beginning Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2018.
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. 25 and Monday, Jan. 1.
Starting Monday December 18, Huffman Avenue from Martz Street to Wright Street will be closed due to road construction. Route 2 will reroute around the closure, missing stops on Martz and Huffman.
The Greater Dayton Regional Transit Authority will be cruising the streets of Dayton with its best “holiday sweater” this winter to celebrate the season with its annual holiday bus.
The Greater Dayton RTA will be thanking all of its customers by once again offering free rides on all services Thanksgiving Day, including free rides to Dayton’s Feast of Giving dinner.
The Greater Dayton RTA is proud to announce Customer & Business Development Chief Brandon Policicchio has been selected as a member of the American Public Transportation Association’s “Leadership APTA” class of 2018.
All rides for active U.S. military members and veterans will be free on Veterans Day, Saturday, November 11, as the Greater Dayton RTA honors those who have served our country.
The Greater Dayton RTA periodically adjusts service in response to major construction projects, like the Webster Street bridge closure
For the fourth year in a row the Greater Dayton RTA has been awarded the Auditor of the State Award for its exemplary financial reporting in accordance with statewide principles.
As a result of pending statewide managed care organization (MCO) sales tax reductions for counties and regional transit authorities, the RTA stands to lose $4.5 million dollars of critical revenue annually, roughly 6.2% of its overall revenue. The agency will hold public hearings on Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2017, to discuss these changes and collect community feedback.
Road construction on Shroyer Road between Patterson Road and Dorothy Lane will close all stops along Route 17 between those streets. This reroute will last for approximately one week.
Construction at the Huber Heights Meijer will temporarily close the stop at Meijer for Routes 18 and 19.
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.
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.
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.
Greater Dayton RTA announces Moovit app as new transit resource for customers
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Greater Dayton RTA is pleased to announce the promotion of Tim Harrington to the position of Management Information Systems (MIS) Manager.
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.
The Greater Dayton RTA is proud to be the transportation sponsor for the Vectren Dayton Air Show the weekend of June 24 and 25.
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.
Summer is almost here and at the Greater Dayton RTA that means the return of the “Read on RTA” program.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Greater Dayton RTA will adjust services to accommodate construction along Hoover Avenue as the City of Dayton replaces water systems in the area.
The Greater Dayton RTA will celebrate its more than 400 transit drivers on Friday, March 17 as part of national “Transit Driver Appreciation Day.”
Dayton police are crediting the quick action of a Greater Dayton RTA bus driver with saving the life of a woman.
The Greater Dayton RTA will celebrate its more than 400 transit drivers on Friday, March 17, as part of national “Transit Driver Appreciation Day.”
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.
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.
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.
Detours along Route 60 will begin Monday, Feb. 6 due to a bridge-replacement project that will close South Gebhart Church Road in Miamisburg.
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.
The Greater Dayton RTA periodically adjusts bus service in response to the needs of customers, communities and businesses.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
The Greater Dayton RTA is pleased to announce the selection of Nikol Miller as the agency’s new Community Relations Manager.
The Greater Dayton RTA periodically adjusts bus service in response to the needs of customers, communities and businesses
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.
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.
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.
Greater Dayton RTA receives perfect score again for FTA Triennial Review
Greater Dayton RTA donates worn out buses to help save lives
Greater Dayton RTA’s Brandon Policicchio Named Customer and Business Development Chief
RTA Provides Free Shuttle Service for Dayton Art Institute Oktoberfest This Weekend
Greater Dayton RTA’s Brandon Policicchio Tapped for Industry Top 40 Under 40 List
RTA Hires New Maintenance Project Manager Derrick Smith
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.
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.
The Greater Dayton RTA student passes – both red and gray types – are now available for sale at four locations in the region.
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.
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.
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.
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.
RTA to operate on Sunday service schedule for Monday, July 4th; Routes 14 and 23 will reroute for Centerville Americana Festival
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.
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
Service change affecting six RTA routes will begin on Sunday, June 5, 2016. i-riderta.org for more information.
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.
The Greater Dayton RTA responds to the needs of customers, communities and businesses by periodically adjusting bus service.
RTA will demonstrate its holiday spirit again this year by putting a holiday- themed bus into service throughout the month of December
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.
RTA Rerouting for Grande Illumination / Children’s Parade Friday, November 27
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.
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.
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.
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.
