Greater Dayton Regional Transit Authority

Greater Dayton Regional Transit Authority
Founded1972
Headquarters4 South Main St,
Dayton, Ohio
Service areaMontgomery County and Greene County, Ohio
Service typebus service, trolleybus, express bus, paratransit
Routes18
Stops+2,500
HubsEastown Shopping Center
Westown Shopping Center
Northwest
South (Dayton Mall)
Wright Stop Plaza (Downtown Dayton)
StationsMaintenance Facilities,
600 Longworth St, Dayton
Fleet260
Daily ridership24,700 (weekdays, Q3 2024)[1]
Annual ridership6,570,600 (2023)[2]
Fuel typeDiesel, Electric and Hybrid
Operator350
Websitei-riderta.org

The Greater Dayton Regional Transit Authority, formerly known as the Miami Valley RTA, is a public transit agency that generally serves the greater Dayton, Ohio area. The GDRTA serves communities within Montgomery County and parts of Greene County, Ohio, USA. There are 18 routes. RTA operates diesel and electric trolley buses seven days a week, 21 hours a day, and provides services to many citizens within the area. RTA's current CEO is Bob Ruzinsky.[3] In 2023, the system had a ridership of 6,570,600, or about 24,700 per weekday as of the third quarter of 2024.

Greater Dayton RTA is Ohio’s fourth-largest public transit system,[4] serving Dayton and 23 surrounding communities in Montgomery County and parts of Greene County.

  1. ^ "Transit Ridership Report Third Quarter 2024" (PDF). American Public Transportation Association. November 20, 2024. Retrieved November 23, 2024.
  2. ^ "Transit Ridership Report Fourth Quarter 2023" (PDF). American Public Transportation Association. March 4, 2024. Retrieved September 5, 2024.
  3. ^ "Executive Leadership: Bob Ruzinsky, Chief Executive Officer". GDRTA. Retrieved 2021-10-15.
  4. ^ "Alcoa Wheel and Transportation Products Announces Partnership with Greater Dayton Regional Transit Authority". Business Wire. September 29, 2008. Retrieved 2009-10-02.