The Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority is marking its 50th anniversary — and it may soon become more vital than ever.
Why it matters: If gas prices spike as analysts warn they might — a ripple effect of the escalating war in Iran — public transit could become a more attractive alternative for Clevelanders wary of the pump.
The latest: RTA celebrated its golden anniversary this past weekend, spotlighting the evolution since its founding in 1974 and service launch the following year.
- To mark the milestone, RTA mechanics restored a 1965 General Motors “New Look Bus” — a fixture on Cleveland streets back in the ’60s and ’70s.
👉 Back then, standard bus fare was just 25 cents…