Restoring Prosperity
The Greater Ohio Policy Center Blog
In November 2018, Greater Dayton Regional Transit Authority (GDRTA) launched The Flyer, a free, downtown shuttle bus service which runs in a continuous loop that stretches from Monument Avenue by RiverScape MetroPark to Irvin Avenue by the University of Dayton. Shuttles arrive at each stop along the loop every 10 minutes or less, with stops at major employment centers, entertainment and dining destinations, amenities, and hot spots.
This piece is part of a series highlighting transit systems across Ohio who are investing in the future. These projects were made possible through the record-setting annual investments by the state in public transit: $70 million per year over a two-year period.
See the other blogs in this series here.
This new technology improves the speed of boarding the bus, reduces the demands on operators and allows integration with other payment options, including college passes. NEORide is also looking into the integration of a smartcard system for those passengers without access to a smartphone or bank account.
