Planners for a new transportation system for major corridors in Franklin County are recommending a bus rapid transit line to link Downtown Columbus with the Northwest Side.
The LinkUS transportation initiative, a collaboration between the city of Columbus, the Central Ohio Transit Authority and the Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission, has scheduled virtual public meetings for noon and 6 p.m. Wednesday for those interested in listening and weighing in with ideas. To register, go to linkuscolumbus.com/nw-vision/
Bus rapid transit, or BRT, is being recommended because it is less expensive than light rail. Such a system has dedicated lanes with state-of-the-art, Wi-Fi-equipped buses that can carry more passengers. On the route would be stations that also act as neighborhood hubs, the thought being that those stations would also attract development nearby.
Greater Cleveland RTA expects $60M from latest federal coronavirus relief law
Updated Feb 02, 2021;
Posted Feb 02, 2021
Greater Cleveland RTA estimates that it will receive $60 million from the latest federal coronavirus aid package.
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CLEVELAND, Ohio Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority expects to receive $60 million from the federal coronavirus relief package signed into law in December and plans to use the money to offset operational costs.
The money is in addition to $111 million in federal aid provided to RTA in April from the Coronavirus Response & Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act, which was the first federal COVID-19 aid package.
RTA’s $60 million comprises the largest portion of $74.6 million allocated to the region’s transit agencies, RTA Budget Director Kay Satula said during a Tuesday meeting.
RTA to close offices inauguration day âout of an abundance of cautionâ File photo. (Source: The Associated Press) By Stephanie Czekalinski | January 15, 2021 at 6:11 PM EST - Updated January 15 at 6:11 PM
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - The Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority announced it will close its downtown offices on January 20 out an an abundance of caution.
The RTA cited the cityâs decision to close its downtown buildings in response to social unrest on inauguration day, according to an GCRTA press release.
âWe have not received any credible threats from local, state and federal authorities at this time,â according to the release.
From Hayden District, four operators
From Triskett District, two operators
From Central Bus Facility, one maintainer
From the Rail District, two employees
From Transit Police, two employees
From Power & Way, one employee
The RTA goes on to say protocols will be followed and equipment and work areas of potential exposure were cleaned.