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Riding the Rapid just became a little bit more festive this season! From December 12-24, some of our bus operators will don Santa hats as they get you to all of your holiday destinations. Be sure to snap a photo of your favorite holiday bus operator wearing their Santa hat and post it to our… Read more »

The holiday season is the perfect time to get familiar with new businesses in and around your neighborhood. Last month Neighborhood Ventures and the Neighborhood Business Alliance celebrated local businesses during the Annual Neighborhood Business Awards. Ninety businesses out of nearly 1,700 located in 20 districts were celebrated at the event that took place at Wealthy… Read more »

For the first time in nearly a decade, congressional leaders have struck a deal on a 5year, $281 billion transportation bill that would increase spending to address the nations’ aging and congested highways and transit systems. The bill was unveiled on Tuesday, and it puts an end to the cycle of temporary extensions and threatened… Read more »

Another wonderful Michigan winter is headed our way! Soon enough we will be welcoming a crisp blanket of snow to Grand Rapids. After you’ve made your first snow angel of the season, take some time to consider how you can  impact the accessibility of your community this winter. Sidewalks, fire hydrants, bus stops, and catch… Read more »

Have you seen the viral video about bullying that was filmed here in Grand Rapids? The “Who Will Stop Bullying?” video by Grand Rapids native Rob Bliss been making its way around the internet for about a month. The video features Rapid passengers and onlookers witnessing a girl being bullied by others while sitting at… Read more »

  Riding the bus every day may be healthier than you think. A new study found that riding a bus or train to work instead of driving a car could significantly reduce the risk factors related to heart disease. The study that took place in Osaka, Japan was recently presented at the American Heart Association’s… Read more »

Today we remember the service of our veterans. We honor them for the sacrifices they have made for our country. Not just the many Rapid employees who have served, but also the individuals throughout our community. We’re grateful that we have the opportunity to have you on board our buses every day to get you… Read more »

The American Public Transportation Association (APTA) announced the winners of its annual AdWheel Awards at the APTA Annual Meeting in San Francisco, including three top honors for Greater Grand Rapids very own public transportation system, The Rapid. The awards recognize public transportation systems and business members for excellence in advertising, communications, marketing and promotion. The… Read more »

Recently, the Cascade Township Board approved a three-year trial of a bus service extension on 28th Street. Beginning as early as January 2016, Route 28 will extend service east into Cascade Township. Providing public transportation to and within Cascade Township has been a goal of The Rapid and Cascade Township officials for some time.With the extension… Read more »

Calling all smartphone users! Staying connected to your bus is even easier with the help of a variety of apps that are now readily available to Rapid riders. Early last summer we received verification of our General Transit Feed Specification (GTFS). This means that Google can now access our transportation schedules associated with GPS information…. Read more »