CLEVELAND, OH (WOIO) – Cleveland police say a teenager has been shot in downtown Cleveland. The shooting happened around 10:30 p.m., at 100 Public Square.  Police say a 17 year old boy was shot in the chest. The victim was taken to Metro Health Medical Center where his condition is not known. Police say a […]

It’s open! Before sunrise Monday, RTA buses began rolling through Superior Avenue once again in Public Square. It was the first time in months that public transit was available in the area. RTA initially owed $12 million it had received with the intent to open bus routes through Public Square. The Federal Transit Authority claimed that […]

RTA bus routes through Public Square will re-open Monday, RTA announced Thursday. Four bus routes will make stops on Superior Avenue, which has been closed to traffic for months. Those routes are the 3, 26, 38 and 81 CLICK HERE to read story source: Wkyc.com

CLEVELAND – RTA bus routes through Public Square will re-open Monday, RTA announced Thursday. Four bus routes will make stops on Superior Avenue, which has been closed to traffic for months. Those routes are the 3, 26, 38 and 81. RTA was granted an extension last month to reopen Public Square to buses, meaning RTA […]

CLEVELAND, OH (WOIO) – The Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority has received a “final extension” to either repay the Federal Transit Administration $12 million or to reopen Public Square to public transportation. A letter from the FTA, date stamped Friday, granted a “final extension” to March 7 so the city of Cleveland and the GCRTA […]

The Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority has received a two-week extension to open Public Square to buses. Last Friday, a letter was sent to RTA CEO Joe Calabrese from the Federal Transit Administration granting RTA until March 7 to reopen Superior Avenue to Public Square to buses. RTA initially owed $12 million it had received with […]

CLEVELAND, Ohio– A day away from the deadline, RTA found out they will have a little extra time to figure out what to do about bus traffic through Public Square. The federal government gave the Regional Transit Authority until Tuesday, Feb. 21; Monday morning, RTA learned the Federal Transit Administration gave the City of Cleveland a […]

DOWNTOWN CLEVELAND, OH (WOIO) – An extensive study, requested by Mayor Frank Jackson regarding bus traffic through Public Square is in, and it backs up RTA’s contention that reopening Superior to bus traffic will not impact safety on the Square and will save money. “The study said Public Square, from a safety perspective, is safer […]

CLEVELAND, OH (WOIO) – The Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority has received a one-time 30-day extension to repay a $12 million debt to the Federal Transit Administration. The FTA sent a letter granting the GCRTA request on January 12, in it, the FTA grants an extension until February 21 . According to the letter granting […]

CLEVELAND, OH (WOIO) – Cleveland has asked for an extension from the Federal Transit Authority after the organization sent a letter to the city demanding $12 million from the Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority for what it says is a breach of an agreement for not opening the street through Public Square after the upgrades. The […]

DOWNTOWN CLEVELAND, OH (WOIO) – The Cleveland Foundation is celebrating the return of Winterfest in Public Square – and the inaugural season of the Cleveland Foundation Skating Rink – by offering the public a free day of skating this Saturday, Nov. 26, from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. Skaters will enjoy free skate rentals and a […]

CLEVELAND, OH (WOIO) – Monday morning will be the first time people will get the opportunity to ice skate at Public Square in Cleveland this winter season. According to a news release the First Skate event opens at 10 a.m., there will also be live music during the opening.   READ MORE: Cleveland19.com Article Courtesy […]