Ohio Loves Transit 2022

From February 13-20, 2022, Ohio public transit agencies and their partners will participate in Ohio Loves Transit – a statewide initiative highlighting how independent mobility is the strong economic engine of Ohio’s communities.

Hosted annually by the Ohio Public Transit Association (OPTA), Ohio Loves Transit provides an opportunity for the Toledo Region to showcase how public transit is necessary for our economy and enhances mobility for all, especially through access to jobs and by keeping our community moving during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Community Forum: Empowering People to Make Connections

TARTA kicked off its celebration of Ohio Loves Transit week with a community forum. In addition to information on TARTA’s plans for 2022 from CEO Laura Koprowski and Director of External Affairs and Communications Sam Melden, the program included a keynote address by transit expert Bethany Whitaker of Nelson\Nygaard. Bethany discussed the adjustments transit agencies have made during the COVID-19 pandemic, and what lies ahead in the very near future for mobility.

A video of the entire program will be available soon on this page.

Bethany Whitaker is a Principal with Nelson\Nygaard, who is assisting TARTA in its first systemwide redesign in decades, TARTA Next. Find out more about that project here, and watch tarta.com and TARTA social sites for information on changes coming to TARTA routes and services in late 2022.

TARTA Customer Appreciation Days

TARTA staff will be handing out fun-filled swag bags to our customers on a first come/first serve basis to share our appreciation.

Wednesday, February 16:
Fixed Routes – TARTA downtown Transit Hub
9:00 am – 12:00 Noon (while supplies last)

Thursday, February 17: TARPS
Drivers will distribute bags on the vehicles

2022 Ohio Loves Transit Partners

Bittersweet Farms

Board of Lucas County Commissioners

Food for Thought

Lucas County Board of Developmental Disabilities

Did you know?

Each and every day Ohio’s 68 urban and rural transit systems embark on an average of 315,068 trips. That means more than 115,000,000 times each year seniors, workers, students, veterans, people with disabilities, commuters, cyclists, shoppers, sports fans and others climb on board a vehicle operated by an OPTA member.
While the people who ride public transit and the places they travel to are incredibly diverse, one thing is constant: Ohioans know they can depend on their local system to provide safe, reliable, affordable, convenient transportation when and where they need it.
Transit drives Ohio’s economy, with national statistics showing that for every $1 invested in public transit generates $4 in economic return.
Ohio’s transit systems provide a vital link to thousands of people with disabilities, by providing rides to work, job training programs, medical appointments and adult day care facilities.
Operations at TARTA supported 411 jobs, generated $17.2 million in payroll, and stimulated approximately $50.6 million in economic output in the service region in 2019.

Interested in partnering with TARTA this year? Download this fillable partnership pledge form and submit to TARTA’s Customer Care Manager, Susan Gettum via email at sgettum@tarta.com. Be sure to connect with TARTA on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Instagram.