/news/tags/northeast-ohio-public-transportation Northeast Ohio Public Transportation en-US Copyright Tue, 18 Apr 2023 16:06:06 GMT /environment-energy/2023-04-18/greater-cleveland-rta-board-approves-replacement-plan-to-upgrade-its-aging-rail-fleet The new rail cars, manufactured by Siemens Mobility, will be ADA accessible, and come with 52 plastic passenger seats, two wheelchair-accessible seats and four-bicycle capacity per rail car. Tue, 18 Apr 2023 16:06:06 GMT /environment-energy/2023-04-18/greater-cleveland-rta-board-approves-replacement-plan-to-upgrade-its-aging-rail-fleet Zaria Johnson /environment-energy/2023-04-05/greater-cleveland-rta-recommends-rail-car-replacement-project-awaits-board-approval The proposed project could replace 69 of the current, aging rail cars with up to 60 new rail cars. If approved, the project could lead to easier rail maintenance and the creation of new service. Wed, 05 Apr 2023 19:18:53 GMT /environment-energy/2023-04-05/greater-cleveland-rta-recommends-rail-car-replacement-project-awaits-board-approval Zaria Johnson /environment-energy/2023-02-06/cleveland-rally-brings-residents-local-officials-together-transit-equity-needs Cleveland residents and elected officials gathered at Public Square Saturday, Transit Equity Day, to raise awareness for equitable public transit improvements. Mon, 06 Feb 2023 11:00:00 GMT /environment-energy/2023-02-06/cleveland-rally-brings-residents-local-officials-together-transit-equity-needs Zaria Johnson /news/community/2022-10-11/most-northeast-ohio-bus-stops-dont-have-shelters-heres-what-goes-into-deciding-which-gets-them Sheltered bus stops protect riders from the elements, but a stop must meet certain requirement before local transit agencies will add a bus shelter. Tue, 11 Oct 2022 23:06:56 GMT /news/community/2022-10-11/most-northeast-ohio-bus-stops-dont-have-shelters-heres-what-goes-into-deciding-which-gets-them Zaria Johnson /news/2022-04-20/morning-headlines-northeast-ohio-mass-transit-agencies-drop-covid-mask-requirements-and-more Northeast Ohio public transportation systems are following the lead of major airlines and dropping mask requirements following a federal court ruling; Passengers at Cleveland Hopkins Airport have mixed reactions about airlines ending requirements; Cleveland considers a commission for Black women and girls; and more stories. Wed, 20 Apr 2022 15:44:17 GMT /news/2022-04-20/morning-headlines-northeast-ohio-mass-transit-agencies-drop-covid-mask-requirements-and-more Amy Eddings, Jay Shah