View WRTA’s First-Ever Annual Report

This is the first-ever WRTA Annual Report. Whether you are a rider, resident, or community leader, you are a stakeholder in the Western Reserve Transit Authority. This Annual Report is meant to keep you informed about the exciting growth and evolution of public transportation in your hometown. Download WRTA’s 2023 Annual Report!

2023 WRTA Annual Report

Congratulations to the 24 Valley Valentines Winners!

In celebration of Ohio Loves Transit Week and Valentine’s Day, WRTA turned the tables and asked Valley residents “Who do you love?”. 24 lucky winners were able to answer that question in a big way with a “Valley Valentine.”

Congratulations to the following winners!

Display Your Valentine Message With Valley Valentines

Ohio Loves Transit Week, a campaign of the Ohio Public Transit Association, is the same week as Valentine’s Day, so WRTA is celebrating by turning the tables and asking Valley residents “Who do you love?” You will be able to answer that question in a big way with a “Valley Valentine.”

A dozen lucky Valentines who fill out the form below, indicating to whom they want to send their love, will have a huge Valentine with their names created and shown on the giant video display that looms 35 feet above Federal Station in downtown Youngstown. In addition, the winning Valentines will be shared on WRTA’s website, social media, and in a TV spot.

To be eligible to have your Valley Valentine shown on our Federal Station video display, fill out and submit the form below. 12 Valley Valentines will be chosen in a random drawing. Only one entry per person is permitted. The deadline to enter is Wednesday, February 7. Winners will be announced and contacted on Thursday, February 8.

Be sure to indicate which one of the four designs you would like to use for your Valentine.

DESIGN A

DESIGN B

DESIGN C

DESIGN D

Entries are now closed for this campaign. Winners will be notified today, February 8. Thank you to everyone who participated!

Happy Holidays!

WRTA will be closed on Monday, December 25 for Christmas Day and the following Monday, January 1 for New Year’s Day.

WRTA wishes you a happy holiday!

Happy Thanksgiving!

Please be advised that WRTA will be closed and there will be no bus service on Thursday, November 23rd in celebration of the holiday.

We here at WRTA sincerely hope that you and your family will have a very happy and safe Thanksgiving!

Regular bus service will resume on Friday, November 24th.

Nominate Non-Profits for WRTA’s Holiday Lights Campaign

This holiday season, Western Reserve Transit Authority is once again putting the spotlight on organizations that Light Up the Valley all year long with the 2023 WRTA Holiday Lights Campaign!

Twelve Mahoning County organizations will be chosen from the nominees will be honored at a special event on Wednesday, November 15th. The event will be streamed on Facebook Live this year. The honored organizations will be featured on WRTA TV and social media as well as signs on WRTA buses and the giant digital sign above Federal Station. Two drawings will also take place at the event — one drawing for a winning organization to receive a year-long social media campaign and the other drawing for a winning organization to receive a $ 3,000 TV Advertising campaign sponsored by WKBN.

Thank you for submitting your Holiday Lights nominations. Winners will be announced and contacted soon. Please check our website and social media for a list of the winners.

Our Website Has Been Updated!

WRTA has been in the process of making updates to the website to better serve our riders and the community. We are excited to announce that the improved website has now been taken live!

When visiting the website, you will see adjustments to the overall design, a few new pages added, and existing pages updated. Be sure to check out our new sections on the home page as well — Zero-Emissions Future, Autonomous Vehicles Project, and Community Connections!

In addition, we also added a new feature to simplify and streamline the process of becoming ADA-accessible and compliant using AI, machine learning, and computer vision.

Go check out our updated website now!

Happy Labor Day!

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 Labor Day!

Regular bus service will resume on Tuesday, September 5th.

Effective Sept. 8, Warren Service Will Be Discontinued

In March 2020, Western Reserve Transit Authority (WRTA) was awarded a grant by the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) to fund a demonstration of fixed route service in the City of Warren.

Subsequently, the ODOT grant has expired and ODOT did not renew the funds needed to maintain the service.

The last day of service for the Warren routes, 70 Southeast, 71 North, 73 West, 74 Elm and 76 North Jackson will be Sept. 8, 2023.

This change does not affect the service on the 28 Warren Express. This route will continue to operate and connect the City of Warren with the City of Youngstown.

For possible alternative transportation, please contact Trumbull County Transit at 330-675-2873.

For more information call the WRTA office at 330-744-8431.

Schedule Your Late Night Rides with WRTA’s On Demand App

WRTA announces a new way to schedule your ride for curb-to-curb late-night service. Download the WRTA On Demand app to book your trip from 9:15 PM – Midnight, Monday – Friday within the Mahoning County Fixed Route service area. WRTA’s Late Night service is a safe, convenient, and free way to get around late at night and the On Demand app makes it easy to book a trip!