Canfield Fair Bus Schedule
WRTA will once again be offering bus service to and from the Canfield Fair this year! Remember, riding WRTA is FREE!
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WRTA Announces Winners of “Art on the Move” Campaign
90 individuals registered to be selected for one of just nine slots in the Western Reserve Transit Authority (WRTA) Art On The Move Campaign. Now the names of the nine winners are being revealed for the first time.
2023 WRTA ART ON THE MOVE CAMPAIGN WINNERS
- Gary Balog
- Nicholas Begnaud
- Kendra Blake
- Michael Flood
- Daniel Madeline
- Laura Marciella
- Ron Moore
- Gabriel Pagan
- Leah Sydney
The artwork of the nine will be featured on a giant mural on the side of a WRTA bus, like a mobile gallery displaying the talent of local artists.
KICK-OFF EVENT/ARTWORK BUS REVEAL
The artwork on the side of the WRTA bus will be unveiled and the nine winning artists will be recognized at a special outdoor event at DeBartolo Commons at the Southern Park Mall.
The winning artists receive a $100 Visa gift card, and their individual artwork will also be highlighted in TV spots, social media, and on the giant digital display at Federal Station in downtown Youngstown.
Entrants were asked to illustrate the “positive impact of public transportation,” but other than that were free to use whatever medium and whatever subject they chose.
“There are so many talented artists in the Valley,” says Dean Harris, WRTA Executive Director “We wanted to highlight their skill, as well as their unique perspective.”
JUDGES/CO-CHAIRPERSONS
The co-chairpersons of the campaign also served as judges to select the winning nine entries. The co-chairs of the 2023 campaign are:
- Joyce Mistovich, Director of Education, The Butler Institute of American Art
- Kevin Willis, Principal Architect, Strollo Architects
- Patrick McGlone, Mural Artist/Owner, The Overall Paint Co.
Thank you to everyone who submitted their artwork!
$8.5 Million in Grants Keep WRTA and the Valley Moving Forward
Thanks to the bipartisan support of United States Senator Sherrod Brown and Rep. Bill Johnson and local community leaders, Western Reserve Transit Authority will receive three federal grants, totaling nearly $8.5 million from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.
The three grants include a $4,313,552 Buses and Bus Facilities grant is to construct and improve the WRTA bus maintenance and operations facility — commonly called a “bus barn.” The grant “will provide funding for the replacement of one of our bus barns that hasn’t been updated since the 1970s and when the update is complete, the new bus barn will be ready for the future with the ability to charge battery electric buses and make our operation more efficient,” said Dean Harris, WRTA executive director.
A second award of $2,940,480 comes from the Rebuilding American Infrastructure with the Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) Transportation Discretionary Grant fund. It is to complete engineering and final design of the reconstruction of the Federal Street station.
The money also would be used to turn it into a mixed-use, transit-oriented facility that includes a new sheltered passenger terminal, parking garage, electric vehicle charging stations and other amenities.
It’s important to note the support of the community in securing the RAISE grant. Community organizations, government officials and leaders sent letters of support of this project.
The third grant is $1,208,632 for WRTA to replace older buses with zero-emission and low-emission models. WRTA will use much of the money to replace its gas-powered fleet of 47 large buses and about 25 smaller ones with low-emission and no-emission buses. WRTA has a goal of going all electric by 2040 and will begin converting its bus fleet to electric in 2026.
WRTA provides more than transportation… it supplies a direct route to jobs, personal freedom and the Valley’s economic future. That’s why WRTA is always moving forward, providing efficient service, supporting employers and workers, partnering with the community and preparing for a zero-emission future.
“These grants will play a key role in keeping WRTA and the Valley moving forward.” said Harris.
4th of July
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 4th of July!
Regular bus service will resume on Wednesday, July 5th.
WRTA Kicks Off New Art On The Move Campaign
The Mahoning Valley is home to art that inspires and moves us — that’s why WRTA is recognizing local artists with the Art on the Move Campaign.
Local creators are asked to submit their artwork illustrating public transportation in the Valley. Nine entries will be chosen to be displayed on the special “Mobile Art Gallery” that will be on the side of a large WRTA bus (see below). The nine winners will also receive a $100 VISA gift card, recognition at the Art On The Move kick-off event, and featured on WRTA’s social media, TV commercials, and digital sign at Federal Station.
Registration ended on Friday, June 30 and is now closed.
Artwork submissions are due by Friday, July 7. Only artwork from creators who registered will be accepted.
Artwork Guidelines
Your original artwork must be square and created in one of the following mediums:
- Hand drawn/painted
- Or computer generated original artwork (Exclusions include: stock art or clip art.)
Your artwork should illustrate positive images of people using or benefitting from public transportation (WRTA) in Mahoning Valley.
Here are a few examples of what the artwork can show:
- People getting on a WRTA bus
- People getting off of a WRTA bus
- People riding a WRTA bus
- WRTA riders arriving at work or a shopping center
- WRTA ADA accessible vehicle with a wheelchair user
- Rider using the myStop Mobile App
- Rider utilizing the bike rack on a WRTA bus
- Riders waiting at a WRTA bus stop
- Riders waiting at a WRTA bus shelter
- Clean environment (a WRTA bus with clouds, greenery, less cars on the road, etc.)
- Federal Station
Sample Artwork:
Inspiration for Artwork:
You can use these photos or videos below as inspiration for your artwork
Submission Process
Minimal size, square 10”x10”. Physical submissions are preferred (either original piece or a print). If artwork is being submitted digitally, either as digitally-created art or a photo of a physical art, it must be a high resolution, 300 dpi JPG/PNG file (3,000×3,000 pixels). Artwork submissions are due by Friday, July 7.
PHYSICAL ENTRIES
Drop off at Farris Marketing M-F, from 9AM – 5PM— 4845 Market Street, Suite 3, Youngstown, OH 44512
DIGITAL ENTRIES
Send to Makenna @ Mozenghar@farrismarketing.com
*Please include your first and last name on or with your artwork submission and a description of what your artwork portrays.
Questions? Call 330-770-9627.
Registrations for the WRTA Art On The Move Campaign are now closed! If you registered please submit your artwork, physically or digitally, by Friday, July 7.
WRTA Awarded 2023 BBB Torch Award for Marketplace Trust
Western Reserve Transit Authority received a 2023 Torch Award for Marketplace Trust presented by the Better Business Bureau (BBB).
The awards event took place today, celebrating BBB Accredited Businesses and leaders that exemplify BBB Standards for Trust. Dean Harris, WRTA Executive Director, accepted the award at the event on behalf of WRTA and thanked his employees and staff for all of their hard work and dedication.
Memorial Day
Please be advised that WRTA will be closed and there will be no bus service on Monday, May 29th in celebration of the holiday.
We here at WRTA sincerely hope that you and your family will have a very happy and safe Memorial Day!
Regular bus service will resume on Tuesday, May 30th.
May Board Meeting Cancelled
Please be advised that the May Board of Trustees Meeting set for Thursday, May 25 at 10:00 a.m. has been cancelled.
Route Changes Coming June 4
WRTA has made improvements to a number of its Fixed Routes to better serve the community. These routes include:
- #12-Landsdowne
- #15-Struthers
- #16-Zedaker
- #71 North
The changes to these routes will take effect on June 4, 2023 and will be reflected in the Maps & Schedules section of the WRTA website and on the Mystop Mobile app.
The new route turn-by-turn information and maps can be found below —
#12-Landsdowne
OUTBOUND
Facing north in Federal Station
Right on Commerce St
Left on Wick Ave
Right on McGuffey Rd
Left on Berkley Ave
Left on Springdale Ave
Right on Albert St
Right on Victor Ave
Left on Atkinson Ave
Right on Lansdowne Blvd
Right on Stewart Ave
Left on Bennington Ave
Left on E High Ave
Right on Landsdowne
Left on Oak St/McCartney Rd
Left into Lincoln Knolls Plaza
INBOUND
Exit Lincoln Knolls using the middle driveway
Right on McCartney Rd
Right on Landsdowne Blvd.
Left on E High Ave
Right on Bennington Ave
Right on Stewart Ave
Left on Lansdowne Blvd
Left on Atkinson Ave
Right on Victor Ave
Left on Albert St
Left on Springdale Ave
Right on Berkley Ave
Right on McGuffey Rd
Left on Wick Ave
Right on Commerce St
Enter Federal Station
#15-Struthers
OUTBOUND
Facing north in Federal Station
Right on Commerce St
Right on Walnut St
Left on Front St
Right on South Ave
Right on Hadnet Dr.
Right on Woodland
Continue to Poland Ave.
Righto on Powers Way
Left on Midlothian Blvd
Right on 5th St
Left on Elm St
Slight left to continue onto Elm St
Right on Terrace St
Right on Poland Ave
Continue on Poland Ave
Right on 5th St
Right on E. Manor Ave
Left into Struthers Plaza
INBOUND
Exit Struthers Plaza
Left on Rita Dr
Left on 5th St
Right on W. Manor
Right on Youngstown Poland Rd.
Left on Midlothian
Right on Zedaker
Left on Dewey
Right on Gibson
Left on Williamson
Right on South Ave
Left on Front St
Right on Walnut St
Left on Commerce St
Left on Symphony Pl
Cont.to Federal Station
#16-Zedaker
OUTBOUND
Facing north in Federal Station
Right on Commerce St
Right on Walnut St
Left on Front St
Right on South Ave
Left on Williamson
Right o Gibson
Left on E. Dewey
Right on Zedaker
Left on Midlothian
Right on Youngstown Poland Rd.
Left on W. Manor
Continue to E. Manor
Left into Struthers Plaza
INBOUND
Exit Struthers Plaza
Left on Rita Dr
Left on 5th St
Left on Poland Ave.
Left on State St.
Left on Walton
Right on Midlothian
Right on Zedaker
Right on Dewey
Left on Poland Ave.
Left on Hadnet
Right on South Ave.
Left on Front
Right on Walnut
Left on Commerce
Left on Symphony Pl
Cont.to Federal Station
#71-North
“Give Small Business a Lift” Winners Announced
The WRTA Give Small Business A Lift Campaign is back with its second annual edition and the goal of spotlighting and promoting local small businesses. Twelve local businesses were chosen to be part of the 2023 campaign.
CAMPAIGN CO-CHAIRPERSONS
This year, three notable business and community leaders joined the campaign and helped with the selection process and will be presenting awards at the kickoff event, Thursday, April 27 at Concept Studio in downtown Youngstown.
The 2023 Co-Chairpersons are —
• ANTHONY TREVENA, Executive Director of Western Reserve Port Authority
• TERESA MILLER, Executive Director of Valley Economic Development Partners
• DAVID WILAJ, Director, Mahoning Valley Logistics Council
2023 FEATURED SMALL BUSINESSES
- Cal-Ohio Lube Products
- Heroes and Tiaras
- EndTime Grafix
- Pop! Art Books Culture
- J&J Complete Lawn Care
- YoGo Bikeshare
- Sunstone Garden LLC
- Sweet Grace Anna’s Fancy Cakes & Bakery
- A Fresh Wind Catering
- Aisle One Mobile Market
- Overall Paint Co.
- Unique Locs & Natural Hair Boutique, LLC
WRTA wants to give a special thanks to all of the businesses who applied this year and encourages you to sign up again next year. Thank you for supporting the Valley with your business!