Revised Transportation Plan Will Reduce Student Transfers at the RTS Transit Center News March 24, 2015 - RTS, in partnership with the Rochester City School District (RCSD), has launched a revised transportation plan which puts more students on express service in the afternoon and eliminates the need for them to transfer buses at the RTS Transit Center. March 24, 2015 in Monroe County RTS, in partnership with the Rochester City School District (RCSD), has launched a revised transportation plan which puts more students on express service in the afternoon and eliminates the need for them to transfer buses at the RTS Transit Center. Read more
Local Leaders, Advocates: New York Needs to Increase State Transit Funding News March 20, 2015 - Today, leaders and advocates are calling on the New York State Legislature and Governor Cuomo to support critically-needed transit systems throughout New York State and ensure that the final budget includes both capital investment and additional operating aid for upstate, and downstate, systems. March 20, 2015 in Monroe Wyoming Wayne Seneca Livingston Genesee Orleans Ontario County Today, leaders and advocates are calling on the New York State Legislature and Governor Cuomo to support critically-needed transit systems throughout New York State and ensure that the final budget includes both capital investment and additional operating aid for upstate, and downstate, systems. Read more
Morning bus service cancellations possible News March 10, 2015 - RTS customers are advised that some weekday morning trips on 23 bus routes may be canceled due to a temporary shortage of bus operators. The impacted trips are scheduled between the hours of 5:30 a.m. and 7:50 a.m. Due to unusually high rates of illness and absence and more retirements than normal, RTS has a temporary shortage of @20 bus operators. As a result, customers are advised that some morning trips on these designated routes may be unavailable until further notice. March 10, 2015 in Monroe County RTS customers are advised that some weekday morning trips on 23 bus routes may be canceled due to a temporary shortage of bus operators. The impacted trips are scheduled between the hours of 5:30 a.m. and 7:50 a.m. Due to unusually high rates of illness and absence and more retirements than normal, RTS has a temporary shortage of @20 bus operators. As a result, customers are advised that some morning trips on these designated routes may be unavailable until further notice. Read more
Information Sessions set for Proposed New Route News February 11, 2015 - As part of RTS’ ongoing service development plan and based on input received during customer listening sessions, RTS is proposing to launch a new route that will double weekday trips and add weekend trips between the 19th Ward and Monroe Community College. The new route would also extend service to Brighton-Henrietta Townline Road from downtown Rochester. February 11, 2015 in Monroe County As part of RTS’ ongoing service development plan and based on input received during customer listening sessions, RTS is proposing to launch a new route that will double weekday trips and add weekend trips between the 19th Ward and Monroe Community College. The new route would also extend service to Brighton-Henrietta Townline Road from downtown Rochester. Read more
Gate Changes at RTS Transit Center News January 21, 2015 - On Monday, Jan. 26, gate assignments at the RTS Transit Center changed for most customers who ride Suburban and Park & Ride Routes.* Changes are the result of ongoing review of RTS Transit Center routes and schedules. January 21, 2015 in Monroe Wayne County On Monday, Jan. 26, gate assignments at the RTS Transit Center changed for most customers who ride Suburban and Park & Ride Routes.* Changes are the result of ongoing review of RTS Transit Center routes and schedules. Read more
‘How to Ride the Bus’ Training for Social Service Agencies News January 16, 2015 - Using public transportation can be a challenge for individuals with a disability or special need. That challenge can discourage some completely, further increasing their isolation and resulting in reduced independence. January 16, 2015 in Monroe Wyoming Livingston Genesee Ontario County Using public transportation can be a challenge for individuals with a disability or special need. That challenge can discourage some completely, further increasing their isolation and resulting in reduced independence. Read more
RTS to Offer Free Bus Rides on New Year’s Eve News December 22, 2014 - RTS will offer free bus rides on New Year’s Eve. The offer is applicable to all routes beginning at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2014, up until 4:45 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 1, 2015. Regular $1 fares resume for all trips beginning Jan. 1, 2015. December 22, 2014 in Monroe County RTS will offer free bus rides on New Year’s Eve. The offer is applicable to all routes beginning at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2014, up until 4:45 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 1, 2015. Regular $1 fares resume for all trips beginning Jan. 1, 2015. Read more
The Pike Co. and RTS win 2014 Excellence in Partnering Award News December 11, 2014 - The Pike Company and Rochester Transit Service have earned the 2014 Excellence in Partnering Award from The New York State Chapter of the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC NYS). December 11, 2014 in Monroe County The Pike Company and Rochester Transit Service have earned the 2014 Excellence in Partnering Award from The New York State Chapter of the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC NYS). Read more
Catch a Holiday Show at the RTS Transit Center News December 10, 2014 - Talented, young singers and musicians from around the Rochester City School District will perform a series of free holiday concerts at the Transit Center, Friday, Dec. 12 through Tuesday, Dec. 16. December 10, 2014 in Monroe County Talented, young singers and musicians from around the Rochester City School District will perform a series of free holiday concerts at the Transit Center, Friday, Dec. 12 through Tuesday, Dec. 16. Read more
RTS Transit Center Now Open News December 05, 2014 - RTS ushered in a new era of public transit on November 28, with the opening of its new $50 million RTS Transit Center. For the first time in 152 years of Rochester transit, buses no longer line up outside on Main Street. Today, customers catch their buses in an enclosed climate-controlled environment featuring state-of-the-art amenities and advanced technology. December 05, 2014 in Monroe Wyoming Wayne Seneca Livingston Genesee Orleans Ontario County RTS ushered in a new era of public transit on November 28, with the opening of its new $50 million RTS Transit Center. For the first time in 152 years of Rochester transit, buses no longer line up outside on Main Street. Today, customers catch their buses in an enclosed climate-controlled environment featuring state-of-the-art amenities and advanced technology. Read more