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.
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 will adjust services to accommodate the Wayne Avenue road closures for St. Patrick’s Day celebrations
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 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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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 pleased to announce the promotion of Tim Harrington to the position of Management Information Systems (MIS) Manager.
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 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 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 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 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.
