MANSFIELD — Richland County Transit (RCT) and the Richland County Regional Planning Commission (RCRPC) have announced a “Wheels to Work” bike grant program to help people connect to RCT Flex for work. Four new commuter bikes will be awarded to eligible applicants who would use the bike to connect with the new RCT Flex early […]
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Richland County Transit to again offer fare-free rides to and from Final Friday events in Mansfield
Richland County Transit will again provide fare-free rides to and from Final Friday events this summer in downtown Mansfield.
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Richland County Transit invites public to April 14 Open House
MANSFIELD — Richland County Transit (RCT) is inviting the public to learn more about its upcoming RCT Flex service at a series of open house sessions and preview rides on Tuesday, April 14. The events offer residents, workers, and community stakeholders an opportunity to experience the new service firsthand and provide feedback before the official launch on May 4, 2026. […]
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RCT offers service to Board of Elections during early voting
MANSFIELD — Richland County Transit (RCT) will offer on call stops at the Board of Elections (BOE), weekdays during early voting. April 7 through May 1, passengers can request a stop at the Board of Elections on West Longview when traveling Route 5 (Springmill/Bowman) or Route 9 (West 4th Street) during RCT operating hours (Monday through […]
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Celebrate Ohio Loves Transit Day and Week with free rides on Feb. 17 at RCT
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 […]