GCRTA receives grant from the Cleveland Foundation
Written by jrood
The Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority received a grant for $175,000 for three RTA projects from the Cleveland Foundation. This money will be divided into three different projects for GCRTA. The largest portion, $100,000, will help improve Transit Oriented Development along the Red Line, specifically near West 25th Rapid Transit Station in the Ohio City neighborhood. GCRTA is working closely with Ohio City Development Corporation to create a plan for this growing area to maximize work and housing access to buses and rail for commuters, as well as create development opportunities. The second project, utilizing $35,000, will fund a sustainable commuting program for Clevelanders, starting a pilot program with a large local employer. The goal is to find unique ways to encourage this company's employees to use GCRTA instead of their cars for their work commutes. The third project will use $40,000 for art and visual development around the future Mayfield Rapid Station. This will help improve the visual appeal of the bridge area. The full $175,000 grant comes from the Cleveland Foundation's Greater University Circle Initiative and is part of the livable communities initiative. Some projects may see development as soon as next spring.
