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ODOTs Long-Term Strategic Plan Available for Review, Public Comment
#OHInvestsInTransit: GDRTA Flyer Service Supports Downtown Revitalization, Gets People Moving
In November 2018, Greater Dayton Regional Transit Authority (GDRTA) launched The Flyer, a free, downtown shuttle bus service which runs in a continuous loop that stretches from Monument Avenue by RiverScape MetroPark to Irvin Avenue by the University of Dayton. Shuttles arrive at each stop along the loop every 10 minutes or less, with stops at major employment centers, entertainment and dining destinations, amenities, and hot spots.
#OHInvestsinTransit: NEORide Launches Multi-Agency Integrated Fare Collection Solution: EZfare
This new technology improves the speed of boarding the bus, reduces the demands on operators and allows integration with other payment options, including college passes. NEORide is also looking into the integration of a smartcard system for those passengers without access to a smartphone or bank account.