It would also be wonderful if the WRTA window could be open on Saturday as well. WRTA can get a head start on making needed improvements by placing bus schedules in the station and fixing their change machine. The WRTA will be receiving 3.51 million dollars in funds from the Federal Stimulus Package to make needed improvements to the station and to expand service. Hope you can join us next time! It is our hope that more and more people will become aware and make use of this wonderful asset in the Mahoning Valley. More flash mob events on the WRTA are in the planning stages, the bloggers of Y-town will keep you updated. The WRTA buses can provide transportation to the Covelli Center via multiple routes, starting with the 5-South Outbound, which leaves Federal Station exactly 40 minutes after the hour. At the tree edge behind the bandstand there are blue rectangles/ To Start at North Lake Ave: Take the 16 WRTA bus to the bust stop at Plantation Street and Natural History Drive. Enter the park between the stone lions and hike to the bandstand. The WRTA anticipating this feeling has posted a rider's guide to the bus system here. Take the 15 WRTA bus to the bus stop at Chritoforo Columbo / East Park on Shrewsbury Street.
Some were a little nervous about the experience because they were uncertain how to ride the bus. Yesterday was a first for a few of the participants. The more people using public transportation the better for our environment. Actually, riding the bus is not a "class" issue but rather an environmental issue. On the day this story is published, Thursday, Feb. I have often heard people remark that riding the bus is for people in poverty, or disabled. Smoking or carrying a lit pipe, cigar or cigarette (except in designated smoking areas). WRTA's current goal is to provide county wide service.īus schedules can be found at the WRTA website here. SUSPENSION OF SERVICE: A rider’s privileges may be suspended for any of the following infractions on any WRTA property including vehicles, bus stops or facilities: a. It was organized to show support for the WRTA and to bring attention to the fact that Saturday service has been restored thanks to the levy that recently passed. Yesterday's gathering was similar to a flash mob only on public transit. (The pina coladas are to die for by the way)
I-290 E, take exit 19 to merge onto Shrewsbury Street. The Casa Fiesta serves a wide range of Mexican dishes, in a bright and cheerful environment. GETTING HERE: Kiva Center Worcester is accessible by WRTA Bus Route 15.
Approximately 25 or 30 people met at the WRTA station in downtown Youngstown to take the Buckeye 33 to Casa Fiesta on Midlothian Blvd. Riders who live in other parts of the WRTA fixed route service area can take their bus to Federal Station and then transfer to the 5-South, 7-Glenwood or 8-Market buses. The Vindy did an excellent piece on the event, check it out here.
Photo of the smiling bus driver by Tony NicholasĪ good time was had by all who participated in the bus trip organized by Shout Youngstown.