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Electric Charging Station at Belden Village Transit Center
Charge electric vehicles free at SARTA’s Belden Village Transit Center

CANTON – The Stark Area Regional Transit Authority has added a state-of-the-art electric vehicle charging station at SARTA’s Belden Village Transit Center. There is no charge for using the ChargePoint Level 2station, which is capable of charging two vehicles at a…

Apr 20, 2022
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Electric Vehicle Charging Station at Belden Village
SARTA adds new, electrifying component to alternative energy portfolio, offers free EV charging at Belden Village Transit Center

Canton, Ohio - The Stark Area Regional Transit Authority (SARTA), long a nationally recognized leader in the development and deployment of zero emission transportation technology, has added a new, electrifying component to its alternative energy portfolio: a state-of-the-art ChargePoint Level 2…

Apr 18, 2022
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SARTA Transit Exchange in Massillon
SARTA to host Informational Meetings to discuss upcoming changes to several Massillon routes.

Canton, Ohio - The Stark Area Regional Transit Authority (SARTA) will discuss revisions to the system’s Massillon routes during two informational meetings on Tuesday, April 19th, 2022. The meetings will be hosted at the Massillon Public Library in the Duncan Room.…

Apr 12, 2022
Fuel Cell Tech In The News
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The case for a hydrogen hub in Ohio

A coalition of energy producers, industrial consumers, research institutions, elected officials and community leaders is assembling in support of pursuing federal funding to help build out a hydrogen-powered economy in Ohio. Ohio Clean Hydrogen Hub Alliance member Kirt Conrad argues that…

Mar 07, 2022
Fuel Cell Tech In The News
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Personal View: It’s time to add hydrogen to Ohio’s energy mix

Across the globe, countries and regions are beginning to use hydrogen as a way to store zero-emissions energy and maintain vibrant industrial economies while also reducing greenhouse gas emissions. This transition is being accelerated by the decrease in cost for…

Mar 07, 2022
Fuel Cell Tech News
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SARTA seeks to build support for hydrogen hub in Ohio

CANTON – The Stark Area Regional Transit Authority is part of a new alliance seeking a $2 billion federal grant to help build a hydrogen industry hub in the region. The public agency — which uses hydrogen to fuel some of its bus fleet — banded…

Feb 17, 2022
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SARTA to Launch ‘I Love My SARTA Driver’ Campaign

Transit authority providing riders the opportunity to show their favorite drivers a little love for the month of February. Canton, Ohio – The Stark Area Regional Transit Authority (SARTA) today announced its “I Love My SARTA Driver” campaign will kick…

Feb 15, 2022
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SARTA to offer free rides on Valentine’s Day

CANTON – The Stark Area Regional Transit Authority (SARTA) will provide free rides Monday on fixed route services only. The initiative is part of the statewide Ohio Loves Transit campaign. The free Valentine's Day rides on fixed routes will pair with…

Feb 11, 2022
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SARTA hires consultant to explore light rail between Hall of Fame, downtown Canton

CANTON – The Stark Area Regional Transit Authority has hired a consultant to study establishing light-rail passenger train service between the Pro Football Hall of Fame and downtown Canton. Transit CEO Kirt Conrad said the SARTA board last week approved a contract for…

Feb 10, 2022