Veterans Day – November 11, 2017
The Western Reserve Transit Authority would like to recognize and honor all Veterans for their service to this Country.
In appreciation, on Saturday, November 11, 2017, all Veterans will be able to ride WRTA fixed route service for free, with proper Veteran identification.
For more information, please contact Customer Service at 330-744-8431.
10-Ride Pass Winner for the Month of October!
We are happy to announce that the winner of the 10-Ride Pass for the month of October is…CARLTON TAYLOR!
To claim your prize Carlton, simply go to the information window at Federal Station and present a valid ID, between the hours of 7:30 am – 4:00 pm, Monday – Friday.
Remember that WRTA will once again be giving away a free 10-Ride Pass each month in 2017. Simply like our page on Facebook for a chance to win! A random winner will be selected from all of our page likes each month. Winners need to provide a valid ID to claim their prize. Employees, board members, and contracted employees are not eligible. You can only win one pass in 2017.
Be sure to share this with your family and friends.
(This is a promotion run by WRTA. It is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with, Facebook.)
No Bus Service on Labor Day
WRTA WILL BE CLOSED – NO BUS SERVICE.
Please be advised that WRTA will be closed and there will be no bus service on Monday, September 4th in celebration of the holiday.
We here at WRTA sincerely hope that you and your family will have a very happy and safe holiday weekend!
Regular bus service will resume on Tuesday, September 5th.
Canfield Fair Express Bus Schedule
WRTA will be offering express bus service to and from the Canfield Fair this year!
10-Ride Pass Winner for the Month of August!
We are happy to announce that the winner of the 10-Ride Pass for the month of August is…DARLENE WILLIAMS!
To claim your prize Darlene, simply go to the information window at Federal Station and present a valid ID, between the hours of 7:30 am – 4:00 pm, Monday – Friday.
Remember that WRTA will once again be giving away a free 10-Ride Pass each month in 2017. Simply like our page on Facebook for a chance to win! A random winner will be selected from all of our page likes each month. Winners need to provide a valid ID to claim their prize. Employees, board members, and contracted employees are not eligible. You can only win one pass in 2017.
Be sure to share this with your family and friends.
(This is a promotion run by WRTA. It is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with, Facebook.)
Northside Nightline Time Changes
Effective: September 3, 2017.
Time changes are highlighted in yellow.
President Donald Trump’s Arrival in Youngstown – July 25th Detours
Due to President Donald Trump’s arrival in Youngstown on Tuesday, July 25th, some WRTA routes will need to detour.
(Effective 3:00 pm)
These affected routes will detour as follows:
5-South
8-Market
15-Struthers
16-Buckeye
Left over Spring Common Bridge
Left on Oakhill
Left on Woodland
Continue on regular route
This affected route will detour as follows:
3-Wilson
Left on Commerce
Right on Fifth
Right on Madison Avenue Expressway
Left on Oak
Right on Pearl
Continue on regular route
All affected routes will reverse the detoured directions inbound.
* detours are subject to change depending on road closures.
Bicycle Rack Procedures for Fixed Route
The bicycle racks are for pedal bikes only (not motorized). For your convenience until the complete fleet of vehicles have bike racks, please call customer service to ask what route the vehicle with the bike rack is on.
Drivers can instruct passengers how to use the rack, but will not touch or place the bike on the rack. The instructions are on the rack and easy to understand. For safety reasons drivers should not exit the bus to load or unload a bicycle. If a passenger forgets to put the rack up, the driver should put it up when they reach the end of the line or at Federal Station.
Drivers are to always put their bus into neutral and set the brake before a customer loads or unloads a bicycle.
Passengers may use the bike rack at his or her own risk. WRTA is not responsible for any damage to bicycles. Children under the age of twelve must be accompanied by parent or guardian.
The passenger is responsible for loading and unloading the bike from the rack. The bike racks are available on a first come first serve basis; if there are more than two passengers waiting to load a bike the passengers must decide who goes and who doesn’t. Bicycles are not permitted inside the bus for transportation.
How to Load Your Bike
Make sure the bus is at a complete stop and the driver acknowledges you before you step in front of the bus. Never approach a stopped bus from the street side, as you cannot safely determine when a driver is about to leave.
Step# 1) Squeeze the handle on the top of the rack (marked #1) and lower it all the way down.
Step# 2) Place the front tire into the rack first in line with grooves (marked front wheel) then place the back tire in the rack.
Step# 3) Pull the hook out and lift it up over the front tire as close to the bike frame as possible and your bike is now locked in. Make sure you remove water bottles and any items that might fall off.
How To Unload Your Bike
Step# 1) Make sure you exit thru the front door and let the bus driver know that you are going to take your bike off the rack before you get off and step in front of the bus.
Step# 2) Remove your bike and fold up the rack if it is empty.
Step# 3) Go to the nearest curbside. Never cross in front of the bus, as passing traffic cannot see you.
WRTA IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR BICYCLES THAT ARE LOST, STOLEN, DAMAGED OR ITEMS THAT MAY FALL OFF.
No Bus Service on 4th of July
WRTA WILL BE CLOSED – NO BUS SERVICE
Please be advised that WRTA will be closed and there will be no bus service on Tuesday, July 4th in celebration of the holiday.
We here at WRTA sincerely hope that you and your family will have a very happy and safe holiday!
Regular bus service will resume on Wednesday, July 5th.
4-Steel Detour
DUE TO CONSTRUCTION ON MERIDIAN ROAD, THE 4-STEEL WILL DETOUR AS FOLLOWS:
Outbound
Right on West Federal
Left over Spring Common Bridge
Right on Mahoning
Continue over Frank Sinkwich Bridge to Steel Street
Right on Steel
Left on Salt Springs
Left on Meridian
Phoenix House (pick up & drop off on Meridian)
Left on Vestal
Right on Hazelwood
Right on Connecticut
Left on Meridian
Left on Oakwood
Right on Winchester
Left on Mahoning to Mahoning Plaza (End of Line)
Inbound
Leave Mahoning Plaza
Continue on Mahoning Avenue
Left on Hazelwood
Left on Connecticut
Right on Meridian
Phoenix House (pick up & drop off on Meridian)
Continue on Meridian
Right on Salt Springs
Right on Steel Street
Left on Mahoning
To Federal Station
Effective: 6/14/17
