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
RTS to Switch Software Platform for RTS On Demand News September 22, 2022 - Regional Transit Service (RTS) will implement a new software platform on Wednesday, September 28, for RTS On Demand. The new platform, which is powered by Via, the global leader in TransitTech, will improve the customer and employee experience with the RTS On Demand service. The technology behind the Via platform will help RTS improve trip times, vehicle capacity usage, and the overall user experience. September 22, 2022 in Monroe County Regional Transit Service (RTS) will implement a new software platform on Wednesday, September 28, for RTS On Demand. The new platform, which is powered by Via, the global leader in TransitTech, will improve the customer and employee experience with the RTS On Demand service. The technology behind the Via platform will help RTS improve trip times, vehicle capacity usage, and the overall user experience. Read more
RTS Adjusts Masking Policy on Buses and in Facilities News September 07, 2022 - Effective immediately, masks are optional for customers and employees on all Regional Transit Service (RTS) vehicles and in all RTS facilities. The change in this RTS policy comes after the announcement today by Governor Kathy Hochul that the mask mandate on public transportation is no longer in effect. September 07, 2022 in Monroe Wyoming Wayne Seneca Livingston Genesee Orleans Ontario County Effective immediately, masks are optional for customers and employees on all Regional Transit Service (RTS) vehicles and in all RTS facilities. The change in this RTS policy comes after the announcement today by Governor Kathy Hochul that the mask mandate on public transportation is no longer in effect. Read more
RTS Adding New Route to Provide Daily Service to Bay Street and the Rochester Public Market News September 01, 2022 - Regional Transit Service (RTS) announced today the addition of a new route that will provide daily service to Bay Street and the Rochester Public Market in the City of Rochester. Route 24 Bay Street will begin service on Monday, September 5, 2022. September 01, 2022 in Monroe County Regional Transit Service (RTS) announced today the addition of a new route that will provide daily service to Bay Street and the Rochester Public Market in the City of Rochester. Route 24 Bay Street will begin service on Monday, September 5, 2022. Read more
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