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
RTS Announces Service Improvements that will Take Effect on January 1, 2024 News December 18, 2023 - Regional Transit Service (RTS) announced today that it is implementing some changes to its service starting on Monday, January 1, 2024, that will provide access to key job sites in Monroe County. Service adjustments to RTS Connect routes will provide access to key job sites at T-Mobile and the new UR Medicine Orthopaedic Center. December 18, 2023 in Monroe County Regional Transit Service (RTS) announced today that it is implementing some changes to its service starting on Monday, January 1, 2024, that will provide access to key job sites in Monroe County. Service adjustments to RTS Connect routes will provide access to key job sites at T-Mobile and the new UR Medicine Orthopaedic Center. Read more
RTS Unveils Themed Bus to Show Appreciation for Military Veterans News November 10, 2023 - At a press conference today, Regional Transit Service (RTS) unveiled a themed bus that has been wrapped to show appreciation for military veterans. The bus will make its debut at the 2023 Veterans Day parade in Rochester on Saturday, November 11, and will then be in service through the month of November. November 10, 2023 in Monroe County At a press conference today, Regional Transit Service (RTS) unveiled a themed bus that has been wrapped to show appreciation for military veterans. The bus will make its debut at the 2023 Veterans Day parade in Rochester on Saturday, November 11, and will then be in service through the month of November. Read more
RTS Seeks Public Input as Part of Regional On-Demand Transit Study News August 17, 2023 - Regional Transit Service (RTS) is looking to improve its transit services in Genesee, Livingston, Ontario, Orleans, Seneca, Wayne, and Wyoming Counties. Building on the success of updated transit services in Monroe County and the City of Rochester, this study is expanding focus to rural areas to complete region-wide transit improvements. This project will examine the service needs in these seven counties, with the goal of the study focused on identifying opportunities for on-demand, technology-driven, point-to-point transit services as an option for residents of the study area. August 17, 2023 in Monroe Wyoming Wayne Seneca Livingston Genesee Orleans Ontario County Regional Transit Service (RTS) is looking to improve its transit services in Genesee, Livingston, Ontario, Orleans, Seneca, Wayne, and Wyoming Counties. Building on the success of updated transit services in Monroe County and the City of Rochester, this study is expanding focus to rural areas to complete region-wide transit improvements. This project will examine the service needs in these seven counties, with the goal of the study focused on identifying opportunities for on-demand, technology-driven, point-to-point transit services as an option for residents of the study area. Read more
RTS Breaks Ground on New Facility in Wyoming County News July 21, 2023 - To celebrate the start of construction, Regional Transit Service (RTS) broke ground today on its new facility in Wyoming County. Construction of the new facility is now underway and scheduled for completion in late summer or early fall of 2024. July 21, 2023 in Monroe Wyoming County To celebrate the start of construction, Regional Transit Service (RTS) broke ground today on its new facility in Wyoming County. Construction of the new facility is now underway and scheduled for completion in late summer or early fall of 2024. Read more
RTS Announces Hiring of Corinda Reaves as Chief Customer and Community Experience Officer News April 20, 2023 - Regional Transit Service (RTS) is pleased to announce that Deputy Monroe County Executive Corinda Reaves (formerly Corinda Crossdale) has accepted an offer to become the Chief Customer and Community Experience Officer at RTS. April 20, 2023 in Monroe County Regional Transit Service (RTS) is pleased to announce that Deputy Monroe County Executive Corinda Reaves (formerly Corinda Crossdale) has accepted an offer to become the Chief Customer and Community Experience Officer at RTS. Read more
State Lawmakers & RTS Call for Inclusion of Robust Funding Increase for Public Transit in Final NYS Budget News March 24, 2023 - During a virtual press conference this morning, 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 Harry Bronson, Sarah Clark, Jennifer Lunsford, and Demond Meeks, and Senator Jeremy Cooney joined RTS CEO Miguel Velázquez for the press conference. March 24, 2023 in Monroe County During a virtual press conference this morning, 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 Harry Bronson, Sarah Clark, Jennifer Lunsford, and Demond Meeks, and Senator Jeremy Cooney joined RTS CEO Miguel Velázquez for the press conference. Read more
Miguel Velázquez Named Next CEO of RTS News December 15, 2022 - The Rochester Genesee Regional Transportation Authority (RGRTA) Board of Commissioners announced today that Deputy CEO Miguel Velázquez has been appointed as the next CEO and will begin in his new role on January 1, 2023. December 15, 2022 in Monroe Wyoming Wayne Seneca Livingston Genesee Orleans Ontario County The Rochester Genesee Regional Transportation Authority (RGRTA) Board of Commissioners announced today that Deputy CEO Miguel Velázquez has been appointed as the next CEO and will begin in his new role on January 1, 2023. Read more
RTS CEO Bill Carpenter Announces Retirement News November 03, 2022 - Regional Transit Service (RTS) CEO Bill Carpenter announced at today’s meeting of the RGRTA Board of Commissioners that he will retire by the end of June 2023. November 03, 2022 in Monroe Wyoming Wayne Seneca Livingston Genesee Orleans Ontario County Regional Transit Service (RTS) CEO Bill Carpenter announced at today’s meeting of the RGRTA Board of Commissioners that he will retire by the end of June 2023. Read more