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RTS fare-free program to require ID cards as of April 1

Published on February 05, 2025

Beginning April 1, riders eligible for the RTS Fare-Free Transit Program must present an RTS identification card to ride at no cost. The transit program offers free bus fares for RTS passengers 65 and older and those 18 and younger. RTS ID cards are available at no charge. Individuals can apply on-line for a digital ID card at www.go-rts.com. Physical ID cards can be obtained at 34 SE 13th Road.

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Gainesville announces new RTS contract with the University of Florida

Published on January 16, 2025

The City of Gainesville and UF have announced a new bus service contract that will continue the university’s prepaid bus fare program through mid-2027.UF will increase payments from $84 per bus hour to $88.35. In return, RTS will work with UF to collect additional ridership data, with passenger-counting equipment installed on all buses.

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Gainesville receives federal award to fund new EV charging stations

Published on January 14, 2025

The funds will enable the city to build 47 new Electric Vehicle (EV) charging stations throughout the area; the dual-port stations would be capable of charging as many as 94 EVs at the same time. In the coming months, the city will secure a private contractor for the project. Following design and site improvement work in 2026, installation of the charging stations should begin in 2027.

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Gainesville awarded federal transportation grant for roadway safety

Published on November 21, 2024

The City of Gainesville has been awarded $800,000 in grant funding through the Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) program, the U.S. Department of Transportation announced this month. The award will be used by the city to assess stretches of roadways, within city limits, where lighting conditions may contribute to crashes among roadway users.

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Downtown street to remain closed to traffic; road renovations approved

Published on October 24, 2024

Changes are coming to the “Streatery” downtown, after the Gainesville City Commission today approved a plan for road repair and construction to SW 1st Avenue, between S. Main Street and SW 2nd Street. The renovations will transform the downtown corridor into a walkable thoroughfare designed to better host art festivals, farmers markets, food-truck rallies and other activities.

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GNV to add ADA improvements to 100 Regional Transit System bus stops

Published on September 19, 2024

The City of Gainesville’s Regional Transit System (RTS) is improving 100 city bus stops to make public transportation more comfortable and convenient for all neighbors. This extended project, which is budgeted at $1,990,569, is funded through grants from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) and Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT).

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