RTS Releases Updated Mask Guidance on Public Transit News April 20, 2022 - Following conversations yesterday with the office of New York State Governor Kathy Hochul, it was made clear that the mask requirement on public transit in New York remains in effect for now, pursuant to a March 2, 2022, determination by the New York State Department of Health. Therefore, starting immediately, customers and employees must wear a face mask that covers their nose and mouth on all RTS buses and in the public areas of all RTS facilities. April 20, 2022 in Monroe Wyoming Wayne Seneca Livingston Genesee Orleans Ontario County Following conversations yesterday with the office of New York State Governor Kathy Hochul, it was made clear that the mask requirement on public transit in New York remains in effect for now, pursuant to a March 2, 2022, determination by the New York State Department of Health. Therefore, starting immediately, customers and employees must wear a face mask that covers their nose and mouth on all RTS buses and in the public areas of all RTS facilities. Read more
RTS Adjusts Masking Policy on Buses and in Facilities News April 19, 2022 - Based on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) lifting the mask mandate for public transit, Regional Transit Service (RTS) is making masks optional for customers and employees on all RTS vehicles and in all RTS facilities, effective immediately. April 19, 2022 in Monroe Wyoming Wayne Seneca Livingston Genesee Orleans Ontario County Based on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) lifting the mask mandate for public transit, Regional Transit Service (RTS) is making masks optional for customers and employees on all RTS vehicles and in all RTS facilities, effective immediately. Read more
Public Transit Advocates Call for Inclusion of Robust Funding for Transit in the Final State Budget News March 25, 2022 - During a virtual press conference today, the New York Public Transit Association (NYPTA), the chair of the New York State Assembly Transportation Committee, and representatives of public transit advocacy groups from around the state called for the inclusion of robust funding for public transit in the final 2022-23 state budget. March 25, 2022 in Monroe County During a virtual press conference today, the New York Public Transit Association (NYPTA), the chair of the New York State Assembly Transportation Committee, and representatives of public transit advocacy groups from around the state called for the inclusion of robust funding for public transit in the final 2022-23 state budget. Read more
State Lawmakers & RTS Call for Inclusion of Robust Funding for Public Transit in the Final State Budget News March 22, 2022 - 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 Harry Bronson, Sarah Clark, Jennifer Lunsford, and Demond Meeks, and Senator Jeremy Cooney joined RTS CEO Bill Carpenter for the press conference. March 22, 2022 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 Harry Bronson, Sarah Clark, Jennifer Lunsford, and Demond Meeks, and Senator Jeremy Cooney joined RTS CEO Bill Carpenter for the press conference. Read more
RTS to Start Restoring 15-Minute Frequency on RTS Connect Routes on January 3, 2022 News December 22, 2021 - The Regional Transit Service (RTS) announced today that it will begin restoring 15-minute frequency on RTS Connect bus routes on January 3, 2022, as part of changes being made to its RTS Connect and RTS On Demand services. The updates are being made in response to customer, community, and employee feedback, as well as ongoing monitoring of system performance. December 22, 2021 in Monroe County The Regional Transit Service (RTS) announced today that it will begin restoring 15-minute frequency on RTS Connect bus routes on January 3, 2022, as part of changes being made to its RTS Connect and RTS On Demand services. The updates are being made in response to customer, community, and employee feedback, as well as ongoing monitoring of system performance. Read more
RTS Recognized With 2 National Transit Industry Awards News November 15, 2021 - Regional Transit Service (RTS) was recognized in the past week with two national transit industry awards. The first is the 2021 Urban Transportation System of the Year award from the Community Transportation Association of America (CTAA). The second award is an Innovative Solutions Award from METRO Magazine, which was awarded to RTS and Masabi. November 15, 2021 in Monroe County Regional Transit Service (RTS) was recognized in the past week with two national transit industry awards. The first is the 2021 Urban Transportation System of the Year award from the Community Transportation Association of America (CTAA). The second award is an Innovative Solutions Award from METRO Magazine, which was awarded to RTS and Masabi. Read more
Rochester, RTS Welcome HOPR Shared Mobility System to Region News July 22, 2021 - Rochester Mayor Lovely A. Warren and RTS CEO Bill Carpenter formally welcomed HOPR shared mobility system to the Rochester region today. July 22, 2021 in Monroe County Rochester Mayor Lovely A. Warren and RTS CEO Bill Carpenter formally welcomed HOPR shared mobility system to the Rochester region today. Read more
Congressman Morelle Announces Advancement of Infrastructure Project to Enhance Sustainable Transportation in Rochester News July 08, 2021 - Congressman Joe Morelle was joined by government and community partners to announce that the Rochester-Genesee Regional Transportation Authority (RGRTA)’s proposal for preliminary design and environmental review of an electric charging depot was recently included in legislation passed by the House of Representatives. The $800,000 project was submitted as part of this year’s Surface Transportation Member Designated Projects and would help RGRTA, also known as Regional Transit Service (RTS), expand their electric bus fleet by up to 800%. July 08, 2021 in Monroe County Congressman Joe Morelle was joined by government and community partners to announce that the Rochester-Genesee Regional Transportation Authority (RGRTA)’s proposal for preliminary design and environmental review of an electric charging depot was recently included in legislation passed by the House of Representatives. The $800,000 project was submitted as part of this year’s Surface Transportation Member Designated Projects and would help RGRTA, also known as Regional Transit Service (RTS), expand their electric bus fleet by up to 800%. Read more
RTS Introduces New Special Route to the Rochester Public Market News June 30, 2021 - Regional Transit Service (RTS) announced today the introduction of a new route that will provide service between the RTS Transit Center and the Rochester Public Market starting tomorrow, Thursday, July 1, 2021. June 30, 2021 in Monroe County Regional Transit Service (RTS) announced today the introduction of a new route that will provide service between the RTS Transit Center and the Rochester Public Market starting tomorrow, Thursday, July 1, 2021. Read more
HOPR Launching Micro-mobility Services in Rochester and Surrounding Areas News June 07, 2021 - HOPR is excited to announce a partnership with RTS and the City of Rochester to bring micro-mobility services to the city and surrounding areas. June 07, 2021 in Monroe County HOPR is excited to announce a partnership with RTS and the City of Rochester to bring micro-mobility services to the city and surrounding areas. Read more