Our recent winter weather events have left us feeling especially proud of Grand Rapids, the city we call home. Watching the community step up to care for those in need is something we’d be remiss not to echo our appreciation for. Last Friday more than 100,000 Kent County residents were without power. Officials at the… Read more »
Got a case of the winter blues? We’ve got you covered. Hop on board for a ride to the second annual World of Winter Festival in downtown Grand Rapids. This four-day ice extravaganza begins on Feb. 14 and hosts a variety of free and low-cost frozen fun activities and events for all ages. Downtown Grand Rapids will… Read more »
The Rapid is proud to partner with Kids’ Food Basket to provide emergency food assistance to families impacted by the extreme weather. Rapid Central Station, along with the YMCA of Greater Grand Rapids, Seymour Christian Reformed Church and Kids’ Food Basket will be distribution sites for food on Thursday, Jan. 31 and Friday, February 1,… Read more »
Each January, we gather to acknowledge and celebrate the excellence of our employees. We recognize the year’s most exceptional administrative employee, technician and bus operator. This year, we’re proud to announce The Rapid’s 2018 Employees of the Year. Dennis H. – Technician of the Year Sidney W. – Bus Operator of the Year Emily S…. Read more »
Hello, 2019! Avoid cabin fear and welcome in the new year by getting out and exploring. Here are some events we can get you to this month: Funniest Person in Grand Rapids (Week 1) Are you the funniest person in Grand Rapids? Dr. Grin’s Comedy Club is hosting a competition on Jan. 2 at 8… Read more »
What a year we’ve had. Looking back, we’ve had a number of high notes in 2018. We welcome a new CEO, launched our new fare payment system, partnered with the City of Grand Rapids and Spectrum Health to relaunch Route 19, add more CNG vehicles to our fleet and so much more. Thank you to… Read more »
The Rapid has received a $696,000 grant from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) as part of a new $945,000 effort to plan for development along the Silver Line Bus Rapid Transit line, focusing on the Division Avenue corridor from Wealthy to 60th streets. The FTA grant, combined with a new $174,000 grant from the Michigan… Read more »
We wish you a joyous holiday season! Here is our service schedule for the upcoming holidays: CHRISTMAS EVE, MONDAY, DECEMBER 24 Radial service from Central Station — The 5:45 pm and 6:15 pm lineups will be the last to depart Central Station; — The 5:45 pm lineup (Routes 5, 6, 9 and 16) will operate… Read more »
Are you looking for creative gifts for the Grand Rapids commuter in your life? We’ve got you covered. Here are our top 10 transit-friendly gift ideas: 1. Schuler’s Gift Card A good book and some even better tunes are a commuting mainstay. A Schuler Books & Music gift card gives your favorite commuter access to books,… Read more »
The Rapid is pleased to partner with Kent District Library to offer the Books on the Bus program on buses traveling throughout the Greater Grand Rapids area. The program provides a collection of books for all ages that are conveniently placed on buses for riders to enjoy. With a book selection that will rotate consistently,… Read more »