RTA Rapid Transit
RTA Rapid Transit (generally known as The Rapid) is a rapid transit and light rail system owned and operated by the Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority (GCRTA).
| RTA Rapid Transit | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Overview | |||
| Owner | Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority | ||
| Locale | Cuyahoga County, Ohio | ||
| Transit type | Rapid transit Light rail | ||
| Number of lines | 1 rapid transit: Red 3 light rail: Blue, Green, Waterfront | ||
| Number of stations | 18 rapid transit 34 light rail | ||
| Daily ridership | 9,700 (rapid transit, weekdays, Q3 2023) 1,300 (light rail, weekdays, Q3 2023) | ||
| Annual ridership | 2,808,200 (rapid transit, 2022) 681,400 (light rail, 2022) | ||
| Operation | |||
| Began operation | October 25, 1859 (first streetcar line); December 17, 1913 (current lines); March 15, 1955 (rapid transit); October 11, 1980 (light rail) | ||
| Ended operation | October 30, 1981 (last streetcar use) | ||
| Number of vehicles | 40 rapid transit cars 34 light rail cars | ||
| Technical | |||
| System length | 19 mi (31 km) rapid transit 18 mi (29 km) light rail | ||
| Track gauge | 4 ft 8+1⁄2 in (1,435 mm) standard gauge | ||
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The system serves Cleveland and surrounding areas in Cuyahoga County. The system currently consists of four total service lines: one rapid transit rail line and three light rail lines.
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