MANSFIELD — Join Richland County Transit (RCT) and transit agencies around the state in celebrating Ohio Loves Transit Day and Week. RCT is offering FREE rides for Ohio Loves Transit Day, Tuesday, Feb. 17. All nine fixed routes and Dial A Ride paratransit services are free for the day. Throughout Ohio Loves Transit Week, which runs Feb. 16 to […]
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Richland County Transit launches EZFare digital payment option
MANSFIELD — Richland County Transit (RCT) is making it easier for riders to get on board with the launch of EZFare, a digital fare payment option designed for convenience, flexibility, and accessibility. EZFare allows riders to purchase single-trip tickets, day passes, and monthly passes using a credit or debit card, Apple Pay, or Google Pay. EZFare […]
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RCT offers on-call service to Board of Elections during early voting
MANSFIELD — Richland County Transit is making it easier for residents to cast ballots during early voting. Through Oct. 31, RCT will provide temporary on-call bus service to the Richland County Board of Elections, 1495 W. Longview Ave., rear entrance) Monday through Friday during regular RCT hours. Riders can take the RCT city bus to the Board of Elections […]
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After-hours rides: RCT receives $700K federal grant to help boost workforce mobility
MANSFIELD — A $700,000 federal transportation grant made it a good Friday indeed for Jean Taddie. The funds may create even better future days for those who need a ride to work outside of normal business hours. The Richland County Transit Board is one of just four organizations in the country to receive the funding […]
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Richland County Transit awaits $500K grant decision to boost workforce mobility
MANSFIELD — Jean Taddie is hoping for good news any day now. $500,000 worth of good news, that is, for Richland County Transit. Taddie, the transit development manager for the Richland County Regional Planning Commission, said she hopes to hear soon whether RCT has been approved for a grant that would help local residents with […]
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Richland County Transit offers free door-to-door rides for Final Fridays at the Brickyard
MANSFIELD — Richland County Transit (RCT) will provide free door-to-door rides from 6:30 to 11 p.m. during each of the 2025 Final Friday events in downtown Mansfield. The first Final Friday will take place on May 30. Service will run like Dial-A-Ride: RCT drivers will pick you up in a small RCT bus and take […]
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Richland County commissioners approve filing of CDBG application
Earmarked funds on the CDBG application include $210,000 for Dayspring Assisted Living & Care Facility and $75,000 for Richland County Transit.
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Mansfield Rising’s Ideas of March: Increasing accessibility to school transportation
MANSFIELD — The project aims to address transportation issues for high school students living within a 1.5-mile busing radius of Mansfield City Schools, where 33 percent of students face attendance problems, especially in winter. By partnering Mansfield City Schools with Richland County Transit, the initiative seeks to provide reliable transportation, enhance community connections, and promote […]
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Richland County services showcased during Ohio Loves Transit Weeek
ONTARIO – During Ohio Loves Transit Week, Richland County Transit (RCT) teamed with Richland County Mobility Management to host special rides for seniors, OSU students, and elected officials. These rides highlighted the vital role of local transit services in the community. Public transit systems like RCT keep communities connected — linking residents to jobs, medical […]
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Ohio Loves Transit Day set for Feb. 11 in Mansfield
MANSFIELD — Richland County Transit is offering free rides for Ohio Loves Transit Day, Tuesday, Feb. 11. All 9 fixed routes and Dial A Ride paratransit services are free for the day. Throughout Ohio Loves Transit Week, which runs Feb. 10 to 14, RCT will host a selfie station at the Transit Center (74 S. […]