Transit and the Total Eclipse News March 25, 2024 - Get ready for a once-in-a-lifetime event! March 25, 2024 in County Get ready for a once-in-a-lifetime event! Read more
Happy Transit Employee Appreciation Day! News March 18, 2024 - Join us in thanking our transit employees for all they do to keep our communities running! March 18, 2024 in County Join us in thanking our transit employees for all they do to keep our communities running! Read more
Apple Pay & Google Wallet for RTS Go mobile! News January 16, 2024 - Now you can use Apple Pay or Google Wallet to add funds to your RTS Go mobile account, accessible through the Transit app. January 16, 2024 in County Now you can use Apple Pay or Google Wallet to add funds to your RTS Go mobile account, accessible through the Transit app. Read more
State Lawmakers & RTS Call for Robust Funding Increase for Public Transit in Final NYS Budget News March 27, 2024 - During a virtual press conference today, New York State lawmakers and the Regional Transit Service (RTS) called for the inclusion of robust funding for public transit in the final state budget. New York State Assemblymembers Sarah Clark, Jennifer Lunsford, and Demond Meeks, and Senators Samra Brouk and Jeremy Cooney joined RTS CEO Miguel Velázquez for the press conference. RTS seeks a 15% increase in funding and new, sustainable dedicated revenue sources to fund growth of transit system. March 27, 2024 in Monroe County During a virtual press conference today, New York State lawmakers and the Regional Transit Service (RTS) called for the inclusion of robust funding for public transit in the final state budget. New York State Assemblymembers Sarah Clark, Jennifer Lunsford, and Demond Meeks, and Senators Samra Brouk and Jeremy Cooney joined RTS CEO Miguel Velázquez for the press conference. RTS seeks a 15% increase in funding and new, sustainable dedicated revenue sources to fund growth of transit system. Read more
RTS Thanks Congressional Delegation for Securing Funding to Improve Bus Stop Accessibility News March 14, 2024 - Included in the package of bills passed by Congress last week and signed into law by President Biden, is $500,000 in funding for Regional Transit Service (RTS) to improve bus stop accessibility. The appropriation was included in the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development or THUD appropriations bill and supported by Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, and Congressman Joe Morelle. March 14, 2024 in Monroe County Included in the package of bills passed by Congress last week and signed into law by President Biden, is $500,000 in funding for Regional Transit Service (RTS) to improve bus stop accessibility. The appropriation was included in the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development or THUD appropriations bill and supported by Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, and Congressman Joe Morelle. Read more
RTS & City of Rochester Announce Partnership, Celebrate Transit Equity Day with the Urban League of Rochester News February 02, 2024 - Regional Transit Service (RTS) CEO Miguel Velázquez and City of Rochester Mayor Malik Evans were joined today by Urban League of Rochester President Dr. Seanelle Hawkins to celebrate Transit Equity Day and announce a new partnership to provide City employees with free access to RTS Connect and RTS On Demand services. February 02, 2024 in Monroe Wyoming Wayne Seneca Livingston Genesee Orleans Ontario County Regional Transit Service (RTS) CEO Miguel Velázquez and City of Rochester Mayor Malik Evans were joined today by Urban League of Rochester President Dr. Seanelle Hawkins to celebrate Transit Equity Day and announce a new partnership to provide City employees with free access to RTS Connect and RTS On Demand services. Read more