External Boards and Commissions


These boards are subject to appointment by the County Executive and confirmation by County Council. Most are run externally from the County and require external applicants. Please see the Boards & Commissions main page for more information on how to apply.

The Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority (RTA)


Contact Information:

Theresa Burrage
1240 West 6th Street, Cleveland, Ohio 44113
216-356-3116

Website:

Description of Board and Responsibilities:

To provide policy direction for the Regional Transit Authority and to provide oversight of agency management's efforts to implement policy and run the day-to-day operation of the transit system. Board members work together to insure the RTA's success in achieving long-range goals and its credibility in the community.

Application:

Apply Now

Qualifications:

While there are not formal qualifications, members are subject to appointment by the County Executive, Cleveland Mayor, and Mayors and Managers Association and must be vetted as capable by those entities. There is a preference for candidates who use GCRTA and will ensure that riders' perspectives are included on the Board.

ByLaws:

GCRTA Bylaws

Enabling Legislation:

R2024-0116 - Deidre McPherson

R2023-0270

R2023-0357

R2023-0226

O.R.C. 306

R2021-0103D – Roberta Duarte

Meeting Information:

Regular meetings are held at 9 a.m. in the Board Room of the RTA, on the first floor of the Root-McBride Building, 1240 W. Sixth St. Cleveland, Ohio 44113, generally on the third Tuesday of each month, unless otherwise specified. Please see the RTA website for more details.

 

 


  
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