For Immediate Release Media Contact: Laura Koprowski, Chief Communications and Customer Experience Officer [email protected] Office: 419.245.5219 Mobile: 419.764.5951
Voter Ready with TARTA Kicks Off to Provide Transportation Options for Early Voting and on Election Day
(TOLEDO, Oct. 8, 2020) – The Toledo Area Regional Transit Authority (TARTA)and Toledo Area Regional Paratransit Service (TARPS) are connecting Northwest Ohio residents to voter resources and transportation options this election year. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, TARTA and TARPS understand that residents will need to plan ahead to participate in early voting and Election Day on Nov. 3. Therefore, both transit services are ready to assist riders with getting to the polls in the following ways:
Information about TARTA’s 16 fixed-route bus lines and Call-A-Ride door-to-door service are available at www.tarta.com or by calling the Rider Information Line at 419-243-7433 (RIDE). Routes and schedules are also available on mobile trip planners such as Google Maps, Passio Go! And Transit app.
For residents eligible to use TARPS due to a physical disability, they may call 419-382-9901 to make a reservation to their voting location.
Riders with specialized mobility needs should contact TARTA’s Mobility Management program at 419-725-5281. TARTA also offers complimentary travel training to assist riders with becoming more familiar with using the fixed-route bus system.
TARTA and TARPS services are currently free and not collecting fares. This will continue through Election Day on Nov. 3.
Additional voter resources and polling locations are available on TARTA’s website at www.tarta.com.
The Toledo Area Regional Transit Authority (TARTA) provides a vital link in the Toledo metro area to jobs, education, health care and other destinations. It enables everyone in our community to have access to transportation regardless of their age, race, physical ability or economic background. TARTA is underway with exploring and introducing new initiatives and service options that will enhance convenience and customer experience while moving Toledo into the future of public transit.
