Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority
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The Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority (officially the GCRTA, but historically and locally referred to as the RTA) is the public transit
agency for Cleveland, Ohio
, United States
, and the surrounding suburbs of Cuyahoga County
. RTA is the largest transit agency in Ohio, providing over 44 million trips to residents and visitors of the Cleveland area in 2010. RTA owns and operates the RTA Rapid Transit
rail system (better known as "The Rapid"), which consists of one heavy rail line (the Red Line
) and two interurban
light rail
lines (the Blue, Green
and light-rail Waterfront extension line). The bulk of RTA's service consists of bus
es, including regular routes, express or flyer buses, loop and paratransit
buses. In December 2004, RTA adopted a revised master plan, Transit 2025, in which several rail extensions, bus line improvements, and transit oriented developments are discussed.
RTA's major predecessor, the Cleveland Transit System, was the first transit system in the western hemisphere to provide direct rapid transit service from a city's downtown to its major airport.
In 2007, RTA was named the best public transit system in North America by the American Public Transportation Association
, for "demonstrating achievement in efficiency and effectiveness."
to Cleveland Hopkins Airport and the local bus systems, and Shaker Heights Rapid Transit (the descendant of a separate streetcar system formed by the Van Sweringen brothers
to serve their Shaker Heights
development), which operated the two interurban light rail lines from downtown
to Shaker Heights. A month later, the RTA assumed control over the suburban bus systems operated by Maple Heights
, North Olmsted
, Brecksville
, Garfield Heights
, and Euclid
.
The RTA had to undertake a number of renovations to the rail system, as the Shaker Heights lines (renamed the Blue and Green lines) had not been significantly renovated since their creation in 1920. They were largely rebuilt by 1981, and the downtown station
at Tower City Center
was heavily rebuilt by 1987. In 1994, a walkway and skyway
was added from the Tower City station to Progressive Field and Quicken Loans Arena
, and the Blue and Green lines were extended to the waterfront area by 1996.
Seventy-five Cleveland Transit System PCC streetcar
s were sold in 1952 to Toronto
to be used by the Toronto Transit Commission
. The last of the Cleveland models operated for 30 years in Toronto until 1982.
RTA has equipped all of its mainline buses with bicycle carrier
s. Each bus can carry two bicycle
s. Bicycles are also allowed on rapid transit trains (with a maximum limit of two per car) at all times, although operators have discretion to refuse bicycles if a train is overcrowded. Bicycles are not allowed access to/from the Public Square/Tower City Station through the shopping areas of Tower City Center. However, an elevator connection is permitted between the station lobby and street level, at Prospect Avenue via the south-side doors. Bicycles are also allowed to transfer between trains at Tower City Station. There is no additional charge for taking bicycles on RTA.
line along Euclid Avenue from Public Square
to University Circle
and then to East Cleveland
. This was originally to be a subway line running under Euclid Avenue, but the high cost of such a project caused it to be reduced in scope, resulting in the current bus rapid transit project. The Euclid Corridor project also included a complete rebuild of Euclid Avenue from storefront to storefront, bringing with it new sidewalks, landscaping and trees, lighting, and a large public art
initiative, that proponents of the project hope will spur investment in the city's traditional main thoroughfare.
The Euclid Corridor Vehicles (ECV) operate in an exclusive center median busway from Public Square to East 107th Street and transitioning curbside through University Circle to the Windermere Rapid Transit Station
in East Cleveland, one of RTA's most highly used facilities. The ECVs connect services to the Red Line and other service routes. These low-floor, articulated
62 feet (18.9 m) buses are quiet, environmentally friendly, and served by a low-sulfur-diesel engine to power smaller electrical motors mounted near the wheels of the vehicles. A few of these buses have been ordered with a standard Allison B500R6 transmission instead of the Hybrid propulsion system.
Included in the project was funding for the integration of several public art components. In addition to art installations and other aesthetic improvements, more than a dozen interactive touchscreen
kiosks
were placed along the corridor. Each kiosk includes transit timetables and RTA news, as well as audiovisual exhibits focusing on the history of Euclid Avenue and the city of Cleveland. More than 60 historical sites, themes, and people are represented on the kiosks, which utilize oral history
audio, historic and contemporary images, and brief historical essays to curate the city's history. The kiosks were created by the Center for Public History and Digital Humanities
in the history department at Cleveland State University
and were designed by Epstein Design Partners in Shaker Heights, Ohio.
Naming rights for the line were purchased by the Cleveland Clinic
and University Hospitals for twenty-five years. The BRT route, originally named the "Silver Line", which serves the two major health industry employers in Cleveland, is named the HealthLine
.
As sections were completed, they were opened to traffic; the entire stretch within the project area was open by October 24, 2008 as part of its grand opening October 24–26, 2008.
, which constitutes about 70% of its operating revenue. This funding source has helped RTA maintain a higher level of service than other transit agencies in comparable cities, and it also helps RTA retain some degree of political autonomy. However, it also makes RTA unusually susceptible to economic downturns.
In recent years, RTA has undertaken great efforts to improve efficiency and eliminate unnecessary costs. These efforts have included mergers with the two remaining autonomous transit agencies in Cuyahoga County, the North Olmsted Municipal Bus Line
and Maple Heights Transit, and the redesigning of its routes in the suburban areas southeast, west, and south of Cuyahoga County.
Effective October 1, 2009:
Numbering system:
Public transport
Public transport is a shared passenger transportation service which is available for use by the general public, as distinct from modes such as taxicab, car pooling or hired buses which are not shared by strangers without private arrangement.Public transport modes include buses, trolleybuses, trams...
agency for Cleveland, Ohio
Ohio
Ohio is a Midwestern state in the United States. The 34th largest state by area in the U.S.,it is the 7th‑most populous with over 11.5 million residents, containing several major American cities and seven metropolitan areas with populations of 500,000 or more.The state's capital is Columbus...
, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
, and the surrounding suburbs of Cuyahoga County
Cuyahoga County, Ohio
Cuyahoga County is a county located in the state of Ohio, United States. It is the most populous county in Ohio; as of the 2010 census, the population was 1,280,122. Its county seat is Cleveland. Cuyahoga County is part of Greater Cleveland, a metropolitan area, and Northeast Ohio, a...
. RTA is the largest transit agency in Ohio, providing over 44 million trips to residents and visitors of the Cleveland area in 2010. RTA owns and operates the RTA Rapid Transit
RTA Rapid Transit
RTA Rapid Transit is a rapid transit and light rail system in Cleveland and Cuyahoga County owned by the Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority...
rail system (better known as "The Rapid"), which consists of one heavy rail line (the Red Line
Red Line (Cleveland)
The Red Line is a rapid transit line of the RTA Rapid Transit in Cleveland, Ohio, running from Cleveland Hopkins International Airport northeast to Tower City in downtown Cleveland, then east and northeast to Windermere...
) and two interurban
Interurban
An interurban, also called a radial railway in parts of Canada, is a type of electric passenger railroad; in short a hybrid between tram and train. Interurbans enjoyed widespread popularity in the first three decades of the twentieth century in North America. Until the early 1920s, most roads were...
light rail
Light rail
Light rail or light rail transit is a form of urban rail public transportation that generally has a lower capacity and lower speed than heavy rail and metro systems, but higher capacity and higher speed than traditional street-running tram systems...
lines (the Blue, Green
Blue and Green Lines (Cleveland)
The Blue Line, Green Line, and Waterfront Line are the interurban/light rail component of the RTA Rapid Transit, a rapid transit rail system in greater Cleveland and Shaker Heights, Cuyahoga County, Ohio...
and light-rail Waterfront extension line). The bulk of RTA's service consists of bus
Bus
A bus is a road vehicle designed to carry passengers. Buses can have a capacity as high as 300 passengers. The most common type of bus is the single-decker bus, with larger loads carried by double-decker buses and articulated buses, and smaller loads carried by midibuses and minibuses; coaches are...
es, including regular routes, express or flyer buses, loop and paratransit
Paratransit
Paratransit is an alternative mode of flexible passenger transportation that does not follow fixed routes or schedules. Typically mini-buses are used to provide paratransit service, but also share taxis and jitneys are important providers....
buses. In December 2004, RTA adopted a revised master plan, Transit 2025, in which several rail extensions, bus line improvements, and transit oriented developments are discussed.
RTA's major predecessor, the Cleveland Transit System, was the first transit system in the western hemisphere to provide direct rapid transit service from a city's downtown to its major airport.
In 2007, RTA was named the best public transit system in North America by the American Public Transportation Association
American Public Transportation Association
The American Public Transportation Association is a non-profit organization which serves as an advocate for the advancement of public transportation programs and initiatives in the United States. Since its founding in 1882, APTA has educated the public about the benefits of public transportation...
, for "demonstrating achievement in efficiency and effectiveness."
History
The GCRTA was established December 30, 1974, and on September 5, 1975 assumed control of the Cleveland Transit System (a successor to the Cleveland Railway), which operated the heavy rail line from WindermereLouis Stokes Station at Windermere
Louis Stokes Station at Windermere is a rapid transit station on the RTA Red Line in East Cleveland, Ohio, USA. It is located on the northwest side of Euclid Avenue between Bryn Mawr and Doan Roads...
to Cleveland Hopkins Airport and the local bus systems, and Shaker Heights Rapid Transit (the descendant of a separate streetcar system formed by the Van Sweringen brothers
Van Sweringen brothers
Oris Paxton Van Sweringen and Mantis James Van Sweringen were brothers who became railroad barons in order to develop Shaker Heights, Ohio. They are better known as O.P. Van Sweringen and M.J. Van Sweringen, or by their collective nickname, the Vans...
to serve their Shaker Heights
Shaker Heights, Ohio
Shaker Heights is a city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States. As of the 2010 Census, the city population was 28,448. It is an inner-ring streetcar suburb of Cleveland that abuts the city on its eastern side.-Topography:Shaker Heights is located at...
development), which operated the two interurban light rail lines from downtown
Downtown Cleveland
Downtown Cleveland is the central business district of the City of Cleveland and Northeast Ohio. Reinvestment in the area in the mid-1990s spurred a rebirth that continues to this day, with over $2 billion in residential and commercial developments slated for the area over the next few years...
to Shaker Heights. A month later, the RTA assumed control over the suburban bus systems operated by Maple Heights
Maple Heights, Ohio
As of the census of 2000, there were 26,156 people, 10,489 households, and 6,964 families residing in the city. The population density was 5,039.1 people per square mile . There were 10,935 housing units at an average density of 2,106.7 per square mile...
, North Olmsted
North Olmsted Municipal Bus Line
The North Olmsted Municipal Bus Line was a public transit agency in Northeast Ohio. The NOMBL was one of the first and one of the oldest municipal transit system's in the United States and was in continuous operation for over 74 years...
, Brecksville
Brecksville, Ohio
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, Garfield Heights
Garfield Heights, Ohio
Garfield Heights is a city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States. The population was 28,849 at the time of the 2010 census.-Geography:Garfield Heights is located at ....
, and Euclid
Euclid, Ohio
Euclid is a city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States. It is part of the Greater Cleveland Metropolitan Area, and borders Cleveland. As of the 2010 census, the city had a total population of 48,920...
.
The RTA had to undertake a number of renovations to the rail system, as the Shaker Heights lines (renamed the Blue and Green lines) had not been significantly renovated since their creation in 1920. They were largely rebuilt by 1981, and the downtown station
Tower City (RTA Rapid Transit station)
Tower City Station is a rapid transit station in Cleveland, Ohio, USA. It is the central station on the RTA Red Line and the major station on the RTA Green and Blue Lines. The station is located directly beneath Prospect Avenue in the middle of the Tower City Center shopping mall...
at Tower City Center
Tower City Center
Tower City Center is a large mixed-use facility located on Public Square in downtown Cleveland, Ohio. The facility is composed of a number of interconnected office buildings, including the landmark Terminal Tower, a shopping mall, two hotels, and the main hub of Cleveland's three rapid transit lines...
was heavily rebuilt by 1987. In 1994, a walkway and skyway
Skyway
In an urban setting, a skyway, catwalk, sky bridge, or skywalk is a type of pedway consisting of an enclosed or covered bridge between two buildings. This protects pedestrians from the weather. These skyways are usually owned by businesses, and are therefore not public spaces...
was added from the Tower City station to Progressive Field and Quicken Loans Arena
Quicken Loans Arena
Quicken Loans Arena , is a multi-purpose arena, in downtown Cleveland, Ohio, United States....
, and the Blue and Green lines were extended to the waterfront area by 1996.
Seventy-five Cleveland Transit System PCC streetcar
PCC streetcar
The PCC streetcar design was first built in the United States in the 1930s. The design proved successful in its native country, and after World War II was licensed for use elsewhere in the world...
s were sold in 1952 to Toronto
Toronto
Toronto is the provincial capital of Ontario and the largest city in Canada. It is located in Southern Ontario on the northwestern shore of Lake Ontario. A relatively modern city, Toronto's history dates back to the late-18th century, when its land was first purchased by the British monarchy from...
to be used by the Toronto Transit Commission
Toronto Transit Commission
-Island Ferry:The ferry service to the Toronto Islands was operated by the TTC from 1927 until 1962, when it was transferred to the Metro Parks and Culture department. Since 1998, the ferry service is run by Toronto Parks and Recreation.-Gray Coach:...
. The last of the Cleveland models operated for 30 years in Toronto until 1982.
RTA has equipped all of its mainline buses with bicycle carrier
Bicycle carrier
A bicycle carrier, also commonly called a bike rack, is a device attached to an automobile or bus for transporting bicycles.- By vehicle type :Bus mounted bike carriers are usually attached to the front of the bus...
s. Each bus can carry two bicycle
Bicycle
A bicycle, also known as a bike, pushbike or cycle, is a human-powered, pedal-driven, single-track vehicle, having two wheels attached to a frame, one behind the other. A person who rides a bicycle is called a cyclist, or bicyclist....
s. Bicycles are also allowed on rapid transit trains (with a maximum limit of two per car) at all times, although operators have discretion to refuse bicycles if a train is overcrowded. Bicycles are not allowed access to/from the Public Square/Tower City Station through the shopping areas of Tower City Center. However, an elevator connection is permitted between the station lobby and street level, at Prospect Avenue via the south-side doors. Bicycles are also allowed to transfer between trains at Tower City Station. There is no additional charge for taking bicycles on RTA.
Euclid Corridor Project
In 2005, RTA began building a bus rapid transitBus rapid transit
Bus rapid transit is a term applied to a variety of public transportation systems using buses to provide faster, more efficient service than an ordinary bus line. Often this is achieved by making improvements to existing infrastructure, vehicles and scheduling...
line along Euclid Avenue from Public Square
Public Square
Public Square is the central plaza in downtown Cleveland, Ohio, United States. It takes up four city blocks; Superior Avenue and Ontario Street cross through it. Cleveland's three tallest buildings, Key Tower, 200 Public Square and the Terminal Tower, face the square...
to University Circle
University Circle
University Circle, is a neighborhood located on the east side of Cleveland, Ohio. It is best known for its world-class cultural, educational and medical institutions, including the Cleveland Orchestra, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland Museum of Art, Lakeview Cemetery, and University...
and then to East Cleveland
East Cleveland, Ohio
East Cleveland is a city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States, and is the first suburb of Cleveland, Ohio. The population was 17,843 at the 2010 census....
. This was originally to be a subway line running under Euclid Avenue, but the high cost of such a project caused it to be reduced in scope, resulting in the current bus rapid transit project. The Euclid Corridor project also included a complete rebuild of Euclid Avenue from storefront to storefront, bringing with it new sidewalks, landscaping and trees, lighting, and a large public art
Public art
The term public art properly refers to works of art in any media that have been planned and executed with the specific intention of being sited or staged in the physical public domain, usually outside and accessible to all...
initiative, that proponents of the project hope will spur investment in the city's traditional main thoroughfare.
The Euclid Corridor Vehicles (ECV) operate in an exclusive center median busway from Public Square to East 107th Street and transitioning curbside through University Circle to the Windermere Rapid Transit Station
Louis Stokes Station at Windermere
Louis Stokes Station at Windermere is a rapid transit station on the RTA Red Line in East Cleveland, Ohio, USA. It is located on the northwest side of Euclid Avenue between Bryn Mawr and Doan Roads...
in East Cleveland, one of RTA's most highly used facilities. The ECVs connect services to the Red Line and other service routes. These low-floor, articulated
Articulated bus
An articulated bus is an articulated vehicle used in public transportation. It is usually a single-deck design, and comprises two rigid sections linked by a pivoting joint...
62 feet (18.9 m) buses are quiet, environmentally friendly, and served by a low-sulfur-diesel engine to power smaller electrical motors mounted near the wheels of the vehicles. A few of these buses have been ordered with a standard Allison B500R6 transmission instead of the Hybrid propulsion system.
Included in the project was funding for the integration of several public art components. In addition to art installations and other aesthetic improvements, more than a dozen interactive touchscreen
Touchscreen
A touchscreen is an electronic visual display that can detect the presence and location of a touch within the display area. The term generally refers to touching the display of the device with a finger or hand. Touchscreens can also sense other passive objects, such as a stylus...
kiosks
Interactive kiosk
An Interactive kiosk is a computer terminal featuring specialized hardware and software designed within a public exhibit that provides access to information and applications for communication, commerce, entertainment, and education....
were placed along the corridor. Each kiosk includes transit timetables and RTA news, as well as audiovisual exhibits focusing on the history of Euclid Avenue and the city of Cleveland. More than 60 historical sites, themes, and people are represented on the kiosks, which utilize oral history
Oral history
Oral history is the collection and study of historical information about individuals, families, important events, or everyday life using audiotapes, videotapes, or transcriptions of planned interviews...
audio, historic and contemporary images, and brief historical essays to curate the city's history. The kiosks were created by the Center for Public History and Digital Humanities
Center for Public History and Digital Humanities
The Center for Public History and Digital Humanities is a digital humanities center in Cleveland, Ohio, based in the History Department at Cleveland State University.-History:...
in the history department at Cleveland State University
Cleveland State University
Cleveland State University is a public university located in downtown Cleveland, Ohio. It was established in 1964 when the state of Ohio assumed control of Fenn College, and it absorbed the Cleveland-Marshall College of Law in 1969...
and were designed by Epstein Design Partners in Shaker Heights, Ohio.
Naming rights for the line were purchased by the Cleveland Clinic
Cleveland Clinic
The Cleveland Clinic is a multispecialty academic medical center located in Cleveland, Ohio, United States. The Cleveland Clinic is currently regarded as one of the top 4 hospitals in the United States as rated by U.S. News & World Report...
and University Hospitals for twenty-five years. The BRT route, originally named the "Silver Line", which serves the two major health industry employers in Cleveland, is named the HealthLine
HealthLine
The HealthLine is a bus rapid transit line run by the Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority in Cleveland, Ohio, United States. The line runs along Euclid Avenue from Public Square in downtown Cleveland to the Louis Stokes Station at Windermere in East Cleveland...
.
As sections were completed, they were opened to traffic; the entire stretch within the project area was open by October 24, 2008 as part of its grand opening October 24–26, 2008.
Funding
When RTA was formed, Cuyahoga County voters approved a 1% county-wide sales taxSales tax
A sales tax is a tax, usually paid by the consumer at the point of purchase, itemized separately from the base price, for certain goods and services. The tax amount is usually calculated by applying a percentage rate to the taxable price of a sale....
, which constitutes about 70% of its operating revenue. This funding source has helped RTA maintain a higher level of service than other transit agencies in comparable cities, and it also helps RTA retain some degree of political autonomy. However, it also makes RTA unusually susceptible to economic downturns.
In recent years, RTA has undertaken great efforts to improve efficiency and eliminate unnecessary costs. These efforts have included mergers with the two remaining autonomous transit agencies in Cuyahoga County, the North Olmsted Municipal Bus Line
North Olmsted Municipal Bus Line
The North Olmsted Municipal Bus Line was a public transit agency in Northeast Ohio. The NOMBL was one of the first and one of the oldest municipal transit system's in the United States and was in continuous operation for over 74 years...
and Maple Heights Transit, and the redesigning of its routes in the suburban areas southeast, west, and south of Cuyahoga County.
Fares
Effective October 1, 2009:
| Bus / Rapid | Park-n- Ride Bus | Loop/ Circu- lator | Senior/ Dis- abled* | Para- transit† | Out-of- County | Trolley | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cash | $2.25 | $2.50 | $1.50 | $1.00 | $2.25 | $3.50 | Free |
| All Day Pass‡ | $5.00** | $2.50 | N/A | N/A | |||
| 5 Trip Farecard | $11.25 | $12.50 | $7.50 | $5.00 | $11.25 | N/A | N/A |
| 7 Day Pass | $22.50 | $25.00 | N/A | $10.00 | $22.50 | N/A | N/A |
| Monthly Pass | $85.00 | $95.00 | N/A | $38.00 | $76.00 | N/A | N/A |
| * | All Senior/Disabled cash fares, farecards and passes require passenger to show valid RTA Senior ID, RTA Disabled ID or Medicare card. | |
| † | ADA certified Paratransit passengers may ride fixed-route bus and rapid service at no cost. | |
| ‡ | All Day Passes are available for purchase on all RTA vehicles at the farebox and at retail agents. They provide for unlimited rides on rapids, regular buses, Park-n-Ride buses, loop buses, and community circulators until 3:00 a.m. the next day. | |
| ** | All Day Passes for children are $2.50. |
Coaches
RTA's coaches are numbered by the year of the bus. For example, Coach 2509 is a NABI 2005 coach. Except the 9500s and the CNG 9700s, which are 1998 model coaches.Numbering system:
- 63xx-64xx are handicapped and Circulator buses. The 6300s are Orion Model IIs while the 6400s are Thomas Built SLF30s. The Orion IIs feature the Cummins ISB engine with an Allison AT545 transmission. The Thomas Built SLF30s come with the Mercedes Benz model 904 four cylinder diesel engine. Transmission is believed to be the Allison B300R. RTA discontinued all Circulator Service in September 2009. The 64xx series has been repainted to the standard Silver, Red and Blue color coaches and are waiting further orders at the Woodhill Garage Graveyard.
- 99xx&21xx are the Nova Bus LFS series from 1999 and 2001 respectively. Comes powered with the Cummins ISC engine, mated to an Allison B400R5 ATEC. These buses come out of Hayden Garage and some can now be seen using the new Silver, Red & Blue color scheme. These coaches are currently laid up at the Woodhill Garage Graveyard awaiting disposition. Its unclear weather the buses will be put back into service, stored, sold or destroyed.
- 22xx-28xx are the current NABI 40-LFW series. From 2600 up, these have the massive Cummins ISM engine and B400R5 transmission while earlier coaches come standard with the Detroit Diesel Series 50EGR engine and B400R5 transmission.
- 29xx-Euclid Avenue New Flyer DE60LF-BRT Coaches. These come equipped with the Cummins ISL engine and Allison EP40 Hybri-Drive system. These coaches are used only on the Healthline. A few of these coaches have been ordered with the Cummins ISL engine hooked to an Allison B500R6 transmission.
- 30xx are the New Flyer D60LFR articulated series coaches out of the Triskett Garage. Currently service on lines 22 & 26 are only available. These buses are 62 feet long with 3 doors and uses ultra-low-sulfur diesel fuel. Engine is the Cummins ISM hooked to an Allison B500R Transmission.
- 10xx/17xx-18xx are MCI Greyhound style coaches. The 1000s are 40 footers, basically a transit styled 102D3 except 1050 and 1051, which are 45 footers based on the 102DL3 coach. The rest are your basic D4500 in transit style. All buses come standard with the Detroit Diesel Series 60 engine and Allison B500 transmission. All coaches come with a stage 1 Jake Brake.
See also
- Cleveland railroad historyCleveland railroad historyCleveland railroad has long been a major part of railroad, from the late 19th century to present day.-Early rail history:Cleveland railroading began in the 19th century when the New York Central and Nickel Plate Road Cleveland railroad has long been a major part of railroad, from the late 19th...
- Great American Streetcar Scandal
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