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For Immediate Release June 1, 2023 Connecting Communities Expanding Coverage New Transportation Services at GCRTA’s Southgate Transit Center Cleveland, OH – Starting on Monday, June 5, 2023, the Akron METRO RTA, will begin operating scheduled fixed-route bus service to and from GCRTA’s Southgate Transit Center to various places in Summit County. The Akron METRO RTA buses will also make stops at METRO RTA bus stops established along Northfield Road in Cuyahoga County. “This is a huge win for residents of Cuyahoga County who may be looking for access to industrial jobs in Macedonia and Twinsburg, and for Summit County residents looking to access the vast opportunities in GCRTA’s network,” said GCRTA Chief Operating Officer, Dr. Floun’say Caver. “The collaboration between GCRTA and Akron METRO RTA provides new mobility opportunities and demonstrates the benefits of regional cooperation.” GCRTA along with METRO RTA customers arriving at the Southgate Transit Center will now have the ability to transfer from one bus authority to another in reaching various destinations between Cleveland and Akron. “Providing 30-minute service to GCRTA’s Southgate Transit Center will create new access to jobs and opportunities for our passengers, “said Dawn Distler, METRO RTA Chief Executive Officer. “I’m proud that our team continues to think outside of the bus by building connections beyond Summit County, and I thank GCRTA for their continued partnership in creating these connections for our communities.” The new Akron METRO RTA routes are the #31 and #32. Those routes will run every hour on weekdays and Saturdays through Hudson, Twinsburg, Stow, and Macedonia, continuing on to Northfield and ending at GCRTA’s Southgate Transit Center in Cuyahoga County. “I appreciate the opportunity to collaborate with Akron METRO RTA in providing integrated and innovative transportation solutions that increase service across the region, and enhances the riding experience for our customers,” said GCRTA General Manager and Chief Executive Officer, India L. Birdsong Terry. Akron METRO RTA bus route schedules can be found by visiting https://www.yourmetrobus.org/bus-schedules.aspx Also, you can utilize the Transit app to purchase fare media, real-time trip planning, paying fares, and vehicle tracking.

Interesting. Thanks for sharing that, @LlamaLawyer!

Many of the projects I drop bombs about aren't announced. Just because they may or may not happen doesn't make them any less interesting to what ideas different developers have.

Helpful map showing where most of the bike crashes/ped injuries are https://www.bikecleveland.org/bike-cle/news/health-bicyclist-pedestrian-safety/2023/05/

Most of these have at least been alluded to in past articles (not all by me). Regarding one I just learned about today, I Googled the subject and found an article where a future development was referred to in that article which I totally missed when the news came out. But some of them are pretty obvious, like lakefront and riverfront. And the really cool part is some of the details that are starting to leak out, which I hope to be able to start writing about in the coming days.

Not that I've heard of.

Folks, if you're worried about downtown construction cranes fleeing without replacements after City Club and Sherwin-Williams are done, I don't think you should be worried. Unfortunately I won't be there at the Happy Hour tomorrow night to talk about it and, even so, I can't share some of this stuff -- yet. But suffice it say, even if half of the stuff I'm hearing about doesn't happen, there's going to be MORE construction cranes over downtown in the next 2-5 years then there are right now. Oh, and then there's Ohio City. And then there's University Circle...

Playhouse Square announces new projects By Ken Prendergast / May 31, 2023 First reported by NEOtrans more than two months ago, the Playhouse Square Foundation announced officially today that it will begin work in June on converting half of the Bulkley Building, 1501 Euclid Ave., in downtown Cleveland into market-rate apartments. Additionally, the nonprofit community development organization also said it has converted the fourth floor of the Hanna Building, across the street at 1422 Euclid, into co-working spaces called Backstage at PSQ. MORE: https://neo-trans.blog/2023/05/31/playhouse-square-announces-new-projects/

My son has soccer practice on Thursdays. Catch ya next time.

County Exec Chris Ronayne toured The Artisan today. Check out that view of downtown! And the art museum! And Our Lady of The Oil Can!

Thanks for the peeps in the pics @MayDay

AI leaders warn of 'extinction risk' https://www.linkedin.com/news/story/ai-leaders-warn-of-extinction-risk-5308849/

I think we need more beaches, or at least fewer car-dependent ones

Cross-posted in the transportation section. Please comment there.

Getting Tower City on track By Ken Prendergast / May 29, 2023 When you have an opportunity to expend the same or similar effort and money that would achieve the better of two outcomes, why not pursue the better outcome? That’s the decision Greater Cleveland has yet to make when looking at a transportation ingredient to two major waterfront development masterplans. One is the downtown lakefront development led by the Haslam Sports Group. The other is the Tower City Riverfront development led by Bedrock Real Estate. Both are supported by civic organizations and all levels of government. MORE: https://neo-trans.blog/2023/05/29/getting-tower-city-on-track/

Not just the West Side either. Drive around Glenville, Hough, Fairfax etc.

That too! A decent amount of buyer interest from the usual suspects.

WTF??

If you're worried about Ohio's regressive politics, just by moving here you change the political equation.

Of the 10 cities that had the fastest jobs growth last month, 8 were located in the Midwest or East Coast. Cleveland, home of the Cavaliers, came in as no. 1 for jobs growth, and was one of two Buckeye State cities in the top three. Read our latest monthly hiring and salary trends report by Luke Pardue here:https://gusto.com/company-news/april-2023-gusto-monthly-pay-and-hiring-insights?utm_source=org_li&utm_medium=social

I think I see @MayDay!

Ugh, not at the bottom. Just the second from the bottom on the previous page. 🤬

Transportation Agencies: Improve Your Models or Hire More Lawyers Transportation models are biased in ways that result in inefficient, unfair and environmentally harmful planning decisions. Improve your analysis or prepare to be sued. https://www.planetizen.com/blogs/122817-transportation-agencies-improve-your-models-or-hire-more-lawyers

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