News & Updates

Stay up to date with the latest WRTA news, service information, community initiatives, and announcements.

Smart Rider Advanced Driver Assistance System

Click to link below to see Smart Rider Advanced Driver Assistance System demonstration video wrta safety demo Western Reserve Transit Authority (WRTA) hosted NEORIDE and various transportation officials Tuesday, September 9th near Stambaugh Auditorium for a demonstration of Smart Rider Advanced Driver Assistance System for public transit buses. The system controls the distance between vehicles, […]

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WRTA Demonstrates New Safety System

ABOVE: Dean Harris, Executive Director of WRTA addresses the press and public. Behind him is Youngstown Mayor Tito Brown. Western Reserve Transit Authority (WRTA) hosted NEORIDE and various transportation officials this morning near Stambaugh Auditorium for a demonstration of Smart Rider Advanced Driver Assistance System for public transit buses. The system controls the distance between […]

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WRTA LAUNCHES YSU SHUTTLE

Western Reserve Transit Authority (WRTA), in partnership with Youngstown State University (YSU), has begun service of the Red & White Campus Loop. Commonly referred to as the YSU Shuttle, it operates Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. during the fall and spring semesters. The two shuttle routes will run in continuous 16-minute […]

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2025 Canfield Fair Bus Schedule

The 2025 Canfield Fair begins August 27th and WRTA will once again be offering bus service to and from the Fairgrounds. Below is our schedule, also provided as printable download. Remember, riding WRTA is FREE! Enjoy the Fair! Click here to download a printable PDF   Canfield Fair Route 25 – Boardman Canfield Loop FROM […]

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Requesting Proposals for Legal Services

Notice is hereby given that Western Reserve Transit Authority (WRTA) is soliciting Proposals for Legal Services.​ Detailed specifications can be found at https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/wrtaonline or wrta.farrisclient.com/about/procurement-and-surplus/.   The WRTA Procurement Process is a fully automated, web-based electronic bidding and vendor management system powered by OpenGov. The Request for Proposal will be released to the public on […]

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