“It will come in in phases,” said RTA Executive Director Brian Wildermuth. “We’ll probably start off with our demand response, which we do all over now anyway, and then probably look into a micro transit, which is like a zone area type thing. And then if everything goes well through a grant that we will be applying for — probably late next summer, early fall — then we’d look into a fixed route also.”
“You're not legally required to have an infant in a car seat on a bus. You can hold your baby, while it's still best practice,” said Megan Kinnear, Public Outreach & Community Program Planner at LACRPC. “We still want everyone to know — if you have a carrier available, that's always the best way to have your child, even on a bus. But if you don't have that, this is an alternative option, or if you just need alternative transportation.”
It took an Allen County jury about an hour and a half to decide the fate of former Allen County Regional Transit Authority Director Shelia Haney.
The former executive director of the Allen County Regional Transit Authority (RTA), charged with stealing from the agency, was offered a plea deal in her case.
A former director of the Allen County RTA is facing seven felony charges for allegedly stealing from the agency.
July 18, 2024, Press Release from the Lima Allen County Regional Planning Commission: LIMA—Lima Allen County Regional Planning Commission hosted a tour for its Community Development Committee (CDC) yesterday utilizing the RTA trolley to explore and learn about the development and revitalization of downtown. The committee, which meets quarterly in a typical conference room setting, decided instead this time to get out of the office and explore the area in effort to educate and excite its members about the work it takes to properly grow a city. Guest speakers who joined the committee members and other invited guests on the trolley included John Heaphy of Good Food Restaurants, Bart Mills of Central District Lima, Marc Bowker of Alter Ego Comics, Rob Nelson of The Met, and Kirk Niemeyer of The City of Lima.
LIMA, OH (WLIO) - Patriotic festivities continue this week with Downtown Lima Inc.'s First Friday.
The Allen County RTA is reaching out to the community to fill several open positions.
Monday's session focused on bar owners within the community on how the city can assist in small business growth and development in Lima. According to statistics provided by the city, small businesses account for 99.6% of all businesses in the State of Ohio. An established relationship between the city departments, such as police and the RTA, and small businesses is pivotal for economic growth in Lima.
Starting Monday, March 8th, the Allen County Regional Transit Authority will be offering free rides for those with appointments to get the vaccine. Everyone will get a free round trip for each dose. All that is needed is to tell the bus driver you are going to an approved vaccination site, and there will be no charge. Those requiring Up-Lift or ADA services need to call the RTA office (419-222-2782) at least 24 hours in advance to schedule a pickup time.
