System Redesign: January 25, 2026
TARTA's Board of Trustees has approved major changes to routing set to begin January 25, 2026, impacting nearly every route. These adjustments represent $480,000 more in service. Changes include but are not limited to:
- Service every 30 minutes for routes 3, 10, 20 and 31 between the hours of 6:30-9:30 a.m. and 2:30-5:30 p.m.
- The extension of Route 2 to Lourdes University (will be changed after the completion of I-23/Alexis-Monroe construction project)
- The extension of both fixed route and TARTA Move paratransit service stop time, from 10:23 p.m. to 10:53 p.m.
- The new Route 18, which will head from TARTA's Transit Hub to the Meijer on Alexis Road
- The elimination of all route letters (i.e. 31H, 20F, 10L etc.). Many portions of those route branches will be covered by other route changes
- The elimination of routes 14 and 52
- Less frequent service on all routes after 6 p.m. (service every 90 minutes)
Changes were made to the initial proposal based on feedback received at public meetings. TARTA thanks everyone who took the time to share their opinions with personnel as these service changes were finalized.
Route Changes
To be effective Sunday, January 25, 2026
Click the links in the pods below to explore the route changes and schedules (highlighted in orange) for the upcoming service change.
Route 2
- Explore Route 2 Changes (Link) which will not be in effect until AFTER completion of I-23 and Alexis/Monroe interchange construction project, anticipated July 2026
- Will extend to Lourdes University
- 30-minute service to/from Franklin Park Mall between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m.
- Route 2 Map & Schedule (Link)
Route 3
- Explore Route 3 Service Changes (Link)
- Increase to 30-minute service between 6:30-9:30 a.m. and 2:30-5:30 p.m.
- Eliminate service between UTMC to/from the VA clinic; as well as the Edge apartments to/from UT Transit Center.
- Route 3 Map & Schedule (Link)
Route 5
- Explore Route 5 Changes (Link) which will not be in effect until AFTER completion of I-23 and Alexis/Monroe interchange construction project, anticipated July 2026
- Stays on Dorr Street instead of going to UT Transit Center
- Eliminate Route 5C
- Extending 30-minute service to/from Walmart on Central between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m.
- Route 5 Schedule & Map (Link)
Route 10
- Explore Route 10 Changes (Link)
- Covers parts of Route 14
- Increase to 30-minute service between 6:30-9:30 a.m. and 2:30-5:30 p.m.
- Farmers' Market will now be serviced by Route 34
- Route 10 Map & Schedule(Link)
Route 12
- Explore Route 12 Changes (Link)
- Covers parts of Route 14
- No longer services Starr or Heffner
- Starr will be serviced by Route 2
- Route 12 Map & Schedule(Link)
Route 14 - ELIMINATED
- Explore Route 12 Changes (Link)
- Route 14 will be eliminated January 25, 2026. Area will be covered by expansions to routes 10 and 12.
Route 15
- Explore Route 15 Changes (Link)
- 15E will become 15
- 15A eliminated, area covered by Route 16
- Mayo Loop no longer served
- Route 15 Map & Schedule(Link)
Route 16
- Explore Route 16 Changes (Link)
- No routing changes
- Route 16 Map & Schedule(Link)
Route 17
- Explore Route 17 Changes (Link)
- 17E will become 17, will travel to Franklin Park Mall via Laskey, Tremainsville, Alexis, Secor and Sylvania
- 17B eliminated
- Eleanor, Alexis and New Towne Square serviced by Route 18
- Route 17 Map & Schedule(Link)
Route 18 - NEW
- Explore Route 18 (Link)
- TARTA Transit Hub to Meijer on Alexis Road
- Covers portions of what are now routes 20F and 26D
- Route 18 Map & Schedule(Link)
Route 19
- Explore Route 19 Changes (Link)
- No routing changes
- Will continue to provide 30-minute service to/from Franklin Park Mall from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Route 19 Map & Schedule(Link)
Route 20
- Explore Route 20 Changes (Link)
- 20M will become 20
- 20F to Franklin Park Mall eliminated, portions will be serviced by Route 18
- Increase to 30-minute service between 6:30-9:30 a.m. and 2:30-5:30 p.m.
- Route 20 Map & Schedule (Link)
Route 22
- Explore Route 22 Changes (Link)
- No routing changes
- Route 22 Map & Schedule(Link)
Route 26
- Explore Route 26 Changes (Link)
- 26L will become 26
- Elimination of 26D. Brooke Park will be covered by Route 18
- Jeep Parkway is covered by Route 18
- Route 26 Map & Schedule (Link)
Route 27
- Explore Route 27 Changes (Link)
- 27H and 27N will be combined into 27, eliminating some portions that will be serviced by Route 5
- Now servicing Reynolds Road inbound and outbound
- Route 27 Map & Schedule (Link)
Route 31
- Explore Route 31 Changes (Link)
- 31G will become 31 with routing changes to cover portions of 31C and 31H
- 31C and 31H eliminated, covered by routes 3, 31 and 34
- No longer serving Technology Drive/Jerome//Monclova/ Medical Center Parkway (This area serviced by TARTA Flex)
- Increase to 30-minute service between 6:30-9:30 a.m. and 2:30-5:30 p.m.
- Route 31 Map & Schedule (Link)
Route 32
- Explore Route 32 Changes (Link)
- No routing changes
- Route 32 Map & Schedule (Link)
Route 33
- Explore Route 33 Changes (Link)
- Inbound will not stop at Glendale & Detroit, covered by routes 31 and 34
- Travels past VA Clinic and Walmart inbound and outbound
- No longer servicing Arlington between UTMC and Detroit
- Route 33 Map & Schedule (Link)
Route 34
- Explore Route 34 Changes (Link)
- Will serve Toledo Farmers’ Market
- Route extended to Southwyck loop via Heatherdowns
- Bryne from Heatherdowns to Arlington eliminated; Glendale Walmart covered by routes 31 and 33
- Route 34 Map & Schedule (Link)
Route 52 - ELIMINATED
- Explore Route 52 Changes (Link)
- High ridership areas of Tremainsville will be covered by route 17.
- TARTA Flex also covers parts of Route 52
Public Meetings
TARTA has scheduled a series of public events in September and October to collect community feedback on service changes that, if approved, would take effect January 25, 2026.
These in-person and virtual events will seek comment from the public and the business community and will focus on the Title VI equity analyses surrounding the proposed changes. Public meetings are scheduled for the following dates:
In-Person Open House
Monday, September 29th
10:00 AM - Noon and
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
TARTA Transit Hub
612 N. Huron Street
Toledo, Ohio 43604
In-Person Meeting
Monday, October 6th
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
TLCPL - Mott Branch
1010 Dorr Street
Toledo, Ohio 43607
Virtual Meeting
Monday, October 13th
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Virtual Meeting
Wednesday, October 15th
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Customers and others from the public interested in submitting questions or comments may do so by emailing them to servicechange@tarta.com.
All language assistance services for TARTA programs are provided to the public at no charge. In-person translation services for events should be requested at least 5 business days prior to the event.
Explore the Changes
TARTA's System Map
Take a closer look at the service changes that will go into effect on Sunday, January 25, 2026 by accessing our interactive system map.
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