Cleveland, Cuyahoga County employees recount their riding experiences during public transit challenge week.
![Unique Participants During Public Transit Week Challenge](https://www.riderta.com/sites/default/files/2023-02/ChrisRonayneTowerCity.jpg)
Discover how this Workforce Connector Program gives Solon employees the opportunity to save time on their daily commutes by scheduling rides directly to and from their workplaces.
![GCRTA’s Solon Workforce Connector Pilot Program](https://www.riderta.com/sites/default/files/2023-02/india-ribbon-cutting.jpg)
Ribbon cutting ceremony marked the start of a first mile, last mile program which provides transportation from RTA’s Southgate Transit Center to the front door of Solon employers.
![RTA Celebrates Launch of ConnectWorkS Microtransit Program](https://www.riderta.com/sites/default/files/2023-02/india-connectworks-program.jpg)
“Sound of Ideas” host Rick Jackson talks with County Executive Chris Ronayne, CPT Chair Chris Martin, and RTA Deputy General Manager Natoya Walker Minor on their experiences during the public transit one week challenge.
![Transit Advocates Issue Challenge to Rely on Public Transit for One Week](https://www.riderta.com/sites/default/files/2023-02/20230213-81bus.png)
Members of the Civilian Oversight Committee will review complaints against the GCRTA Transit Police Department. Ideastream reporter Abigail Bottar talks with RTA Chief of Police, Deirdre Jones on what RTA is looking for in applicants.
![GCRTA has opened applications for its new Civilian Oversight Committee](https://www.riderta.com/sites/default/files/2023-02/COC-Stock.jpg)
Plain Dealer/Cleveland.com Washington DC reporter Sabrina Eaton learns how the funding will be used from RTA Public Information Officer Robert Fleig
![How will $50 million from Bipartisan Infrastructure Law be spent?](https://www.riderta.com/sites/default/files/2023-02/RTA%20train%20and%20bridge.jpg)
As a strategy to mitigate shortages, retain and invest in employees, GCRTA created a mentor program called “Positive Impact,” an engagement program with full support and collaboration between management and local union leadership.
![Workforce Retention Through Peer Mentoring: GCRTA Positive Impact Program](https://www.riderta.com/sites/default/files/PI-graduates-Hayden.png)
Read Plain Dealer/Cleveland.com reporter Kaitlin Durbin’s article from her interview with GCRTA Chief Operating Officer, Dr. Floun’say Caver regarding the railcar replacement program (subscription required).
![Plans to replace RTA’s rail fleet expected to accelerate in new year](https://www.riderta.com/sites/default/files/RedLine-W25-240x160.jpg)
Learn more on how GCRTA is planning for future stability and greater accessibility
![GCRTA Receives Award for Excellence in Government Finance from the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA)](https://www.riderta.com/sites/default/files/stratplan.png)