Category Archives: Press Releases

Leaders and dignitaries join SARTA officials as they formally accept $17.3 million Federal Transit Administration grant, celebrate grand opening of new administrative facility

Congresswoman Emilia Sykes, Ajay Garg, Deputy Administrator of Region V of the Federal Transit Administration (FTA), and government, community, business, …

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SARTA announces July 17 Grand Opening for new Massillon Transit Center, community is invited to join celebration that will include ribbon cutting, food & music

Canton, Ohio – The Stark Area Regional Transit Authority (SARTA) is inviting the community to attend the official Grand Opening …

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CAW/M & SARTA to Discontinue Wayne County Transit; Two Public Meetings Announced for July 18, 2024

June 25, 2024 – Due to budget limitations, the Stark Area Regional Transit Authority (SARTA) will discontinue Wayne County Transit …

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SARTA-led group receives $1.9 million SMART grant, pilot project has potential to make public transit safest mode of ground transportation in the United States

The ongoing drive to make public transit the safest mode of ground transportation in the United State is about to …

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SARTA’s “Community Partner” campaign earns first place APTA Adheel award, prestigious national competition recognizes “best of the best” in public transit marketing and commuinications.

The Stark Area Regional Transit Authority (SARTA) earned first place honors in the American Public Transportation Association (APTA) 2024 AdWheel …

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As part of its 25th anniversary, SARTA celebrates riders with “Where ya goin’?” Campaign.

SARTA honors its valued riders with the chance to share personal testimonies and win prizes. Canton, Ohio – The Stark Area …

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SARTA Recieves prestigious GFAO award for excellence in financial reporting, officials say recognition highlights transit agencies commitment to accountability, transparency.

Canton, Ohio (May 31st, 2023) – The Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) has once again …

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