OPTA@OHNeedsTransit
OPTA is a professional association which provides leadership, resources, support and technical assistance to public and private transit agencies in Ohio. OhioNeedsTransit.org Columbus, OH Joined July 2016-
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OPTA @OHNeedsTransit
3 days agoThank you to the @ohiosenateGOP @ohiosenateDems @ohiosenate for passing the #transportation budget yesterday with all "yeas" and zero "nays". We appreciate the Ohio Senate's support of properly funded public transit in #Ohio. nbc4i.com/news/politics/…

OPTA @OHNeedsTransit
a week agoThank you, @JDVance1: “Public transit can sometimes be a thankless job, but I will say that, as the father of a five year old, a three year old and a one year old, the five and three year old are both boys, that outside of firefighters.. (1/2)

OPTA @OHNeedsTransit
a week ago"...bus drivers are maybe the coolest profession in the world to my two kids, or at least to the two boys. So, know that there’s an army of children who love what you guys do and appreciate it.” (2/2). @JDVance1 said during the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee

OPTA @OHNeedsTransit
3 weeks agoHad a great time testifying yesterday in front of the Senate Transportation Committee, stressing the importance of well funded public transit in Ohio! Thank you @StephanieKunze for having us!

Greater Cleveland RTA @GCRTA
3 weeks agoIt is only fitting that on #InternationalWomensDay that all of the testimony today before the Senate Transportation Committee was from dynamic women leaders in @OHNeedsTransit, which included our own CEO, India Birdsong Terry. Thank you @StephanieKunze, for the opportunity!

OPTA @OHNeedsTransit
3 weeks agoConference planning is in full swing at OPTA for the Ohio Needs Transit Conference & Expo 2023! If you are interested in being a #sponsor, #exhibitor or #speaker at the conference, reach out! ohioneedstransit.org/ohio-needs-tra…

OPTA @OHNeedsTransit
3 weeks agoThank you to members of the Ohio House for passing the transportation budget and supporting #publictransit! Public transit is vital to economic development in Ohio and the quality of life for Ohioans. On to the Senate! nbc4i.com/news/local-new…

OPTA @OHNeedsTransit
4 weeks agoWe've been busy the past few weeks testifying in front of the House Finance Committee & the House Sub-Committee on Transportation about the importance of #publictransit funding and the connection between public transit and economic development. Thanks for having us!

José C. Feliciano Jr. @J2inCLE
a month agoThank you Senator @ElectMattDolan for your support for Connectworks microtransit and for your leadership for #publictransit in the state of Ohio.

SARTA @SARTAonline
a month ago
Greater Dayton RTA @GDRTA
a month agoHappy Valentine's Day! ❤️ All rides will be free systemwide today as we celebrate Ohio Loves Transit!

TARTA @TARTA_Toledo
a month agoPic. is rep. Josh Williams w/ TARTA's Director of External Affairs & Communication, Sam Melden. TARTA Board of Trustees Pres. Mary Morrison & TARTA's CEO Laura Koprowski. TARTA the many reps. that have voiced support for public transit & TARTA! #OhioLovesTransit #TakingYouPlaces

PARTA (Portage Area RTA) @PortageAreaRTA
a month agoPublic transportation is a vital link for people with disabilities, providing rides to work, job training programs, medical appointments and adult daycare facilities.
#OhioLovesTransit
#OhioNeedsTransit
#PortageCounty
#KentOH

Greater Cleveland RTA @GCRTA
a month ago#OhioLovesTransit Week is a reminder of how essential public transit is for most Ohioans.
In 2022, 1.5 Million rides were given to seniors and people with disabilities in Ohio and 500 K in Cleveland.

TARTA @TARTA_Toledo
2 months agoTARTA by the Numbers: As #OhioLovesTransit Week continues, we want to take a moment to thank everyone who rode with us in 2022. Thanks for trusting us to get you to your essential destinations. #TakingYouPlaces

Matthew @MattD_in_the513
a month agoHappy #ohiolovestransit week! Just @BCRTA launching some new #streespark buses with @Fitton_Center this morning!

Darryl Haley @DarrylHaley50
a month agoDid you know that every $1 invested in public transit yields $4 in economic return for the region? Public Transit systems like @cincinnatimetro moves our communities, connecting people to jobs, education, health care and more. #OhioLovesTransit

Greater Cleveland RTA @GCRTA
a month agoPublic Transit is needed and drives the economy and increases economic development in Ohio.
In 2022, there was 3.3 billion in economic activity, and in Cleveland revenue of public transit is 373,585,977. #OhioLovesTransit

Cincinnati Metro @cincinnatimetro
2 months agoWe had a blast celebrating #OhioLovesTransit Day at Government Square today! #50YearsofMetro
@GCRTA @GDRTA @TARTA_Toledo @BCRTA @COTABus @OHNeedsTransit

Laketran @Laketran
2 months agoThank you all our customers and elected officials that joined us in celebrating #OhioLovesTransit Day, yesterday. @OHNeedsTransit

PARTA (Portage Area RTA) @PortageAreaRTA
2 months agoPARTA GM Claudia Amrhein is at the Statehouse in Columbus today to advocate on behalf of public transit for Ohio Loves Transit Day. #OhioLovesTransit #OhioNeedsTransit

OPTA @OHNeedsTransit
2 months agoThank you for your continued support of #publictransit @SenSherrodBrown ! twitter.com/SenSherrodBrow…

Greater Cleveland RTA @GCRTA
2 months agoIt's @OHNeedsTransit #OhioLovesTransit week!
Did you know that 7,800 transit workers support 23,400 private/public sector jobs in Ohio?
Fun Fact: There are 2,030 GCRTA employees!

Councilman Mark Jeffreys @ccc_jeffreys
2 months agoIt is a big week for Ohio Transit and @cincinnatimetro! Today is #OhioLovesTransit Day, but it is also the 50th anniversary of Metro. Since Cincinnati Loves Metro, @camhardy513 came by the office to celebrate with us and pass out some cool pins. #GoMetro @OHNeedsTransit

OPTA @OHNeedsTransit
2 months agoKicking off #OhioLovesTransit Day 2023 at the Statehouse! Our members will be talking with the @ohiosenate and @OHRGOPCaucus @OHHouseDems about the importance of #publictransit in Ohio!

Laketran @Laketran
2 months agoJoin us today for our #OhioLovesTransit Customer Appreciation Event from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Feb. 7, at the Frank J. Polivka Transit Center on Lakeland Community College’s campus in Kirtland. Prizes, trivia, and more! @OHNeedsTransit

José C. Feliciano Jr. @J2inCLE
2 months ago#OhioLovesTransit Legislative visits! Cc: @OHNeedsTransit (@ COTA's William J. Lhota Building - @COTABus in Columbus, OH) swarmapp.com/c/3VF6SKE9kqx

Laketran @Laketran
2 months agoJoin us along with @OHNeedsTransit for #OhioLovesTranit Week and our Customer Appreciation Day on Feb. 7 at the Lakeland Transit Center. news-herald.com/2023/02/05/lak…

TMACOG @TMACOG
2 months agoOhio loves transit. And Ohio needs transit… now, more than ever. Celebrate #OhioLovesTransit Week @TARTA_Toledo from Feb. 5-11. Learn more at ohioneedstransit.org. #TakingYouPlaces #OhioLovesTransit @TMACOG #localgov #publictransit #TMACOG