You can access the full report online or tune-in tomorrow on Twitter as our first #GOPCThread of 2021 will focus on the various aspects of the AO45 plan.
Partners Renew COTA C-Pass Program Funding Through 2025
#GOPCThread: Public Transit, a lifeline to communities in the midst of the COVID-19 Pandemic
Public Transit: A Lifeline for Communities Throughout COVID-19
New Jersey's Transit Village Initiative: Revitalizing Legacy Cities with Transit-Oriented Development
The New Jersey Transit Village Initiative is an excellent example of how states can utilize policy to support local communities in providing residents with an enhanced quality of life and transportation options. It supports legacy city revitalization by incentivizing growth and economic activity in existing urban centers, supporting public transportation, and promoting sustainable land-use practices.
Butler County's Good Idea: Connecting Employers to Employees with Transit
Responding to COVID-19: Transit Systems Around Ohio Respond to Public Health Crisis
Transit providers have increased rigorous and frequent cleaning of all hard surfaces in facilities and buses. They are taking preventative measures as recommended by the CDC and the Ohio Department of Health. Transit providers are also coordinating with the Federal Transit Administration on proper protocol and for emergency support.
Passengers can help prevent the spread of the virus by taking everyday precautions: wash hands, do not touch your face and avoid sick people. Ohio Public Transit Association (OPTA) is encouraging Ohioans to check their local transit system’s website and social media channels for the latest updates on service and protocols. OPTA also encourages customers to avoid transit centers and to purchase tickets and passes through mobile devices if available.
Many transit systems have elected to waive fees for transit rides during the COVID-19 outbreak. You should check with your local transit provider before opting to purchase tickets and passes in advance.
Many systems are also focused on helping children reach community centers and schools to pick-up free breakfast and lunch meals through service enhancements and/or free fares.
Below are links to transit systems around Ohio with information about how they are responding to the COVID-19 outbreak.
Central Ohio Regional Transit Authority (COTA)
Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority (GCRTA)
Southwest Ohio Regional Transit Authority (SORTA)
Greater Dayton Regional Transit Authority (GDRTA)
Toledo Area Regional Transit Authority (TARTA)
Akron Metro Regional Transit Authority (METRO)
Stark Area Regional Transit Authority (SARTA)
#OHInvestsInTransit: GDRTA Flyer Service Supports Downtown Revitalization, Gets People Moving
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.
