The Rapid’s CEO Search Committee will be conducting first-round interviews on Wednesday, June 13 at 5:30pm and Thursday, June 14 at 8:00am in The Rapid conference room located at 300 Ellsworth Ave SW. The June 13th format is a 20-minute presentation given by each candidate. The first five minutes (or less), they will present a… Read more »
On June 5, 2018, Grand Rapids Commissioners approved a new three-year pilot program partnership with The Rapid and Spectrum Health that will dramatically increase bus service to help reduce traffic and ease parking congestion along the Michigan Street corridor. “This is a great example of a creative public-private partnership that helps Grand Rapids move closer to… Read more »
June is here! Get out and enjoy the beautiful weather. We’ll do the driving. Free Friday at Blandford Nature Center On June 1, ride Route 7 to Blandford Nature Center to get an up-close view of animals and nature. From 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m., enjoy all that Blandford has to offer for free! Come… Read more »
Each month, we have the opportunity of honoring a Rapid Bus Operator who has gone above and beyond in their job to keep the community moving. These bus operators are nominated by their peers and awarded by the Transportation Department for their hard work and dedication. Our Bus Operator of April 2018 is Kerry P.! Here’s… Read more »
The Rapid strengthened its team by welcoming Dina Reed as the Deputy CEO of Finance and Administration in May. Reed brings a wealth of knowledge and progressive experience in financial planning and analysis to her new position. Prior to joining The Rapid, she has held positions in the public and private transportation, aviation and hospitality… Read more »
Can multiple people use the same Wave card? Many riders choose to share 10-Ride tickets with their friends and family members. However, with The Wave, each person tapping to board the bus will need their own card. Since Wave cards track ridership to give you the best deal for how much you ride, it isn’t possible… Read more »
We have our fingers crossed for more sunshine and warm weather this month! The spring forecast also offers another excuse to catch a ride on The Rapid and let us do the driving to your work and play. May is jam-packed with a variety of activities that all ages will love. Ride the bus to… Read more »
Earth Day may be behind us but you can still do your part to improve our earth every day by cleaning up your commute. On Friday, May 4th, pledge to leave your car at home for Clean Commute Day! This is environmentally-friendly day is the perfect chance to try out a greener commuting option. Carpool, take… Read more »
We’re answering your most pressing questions about The Wave! Read more here. Transfers on The Rapid are changing! When you use The Wave, you will no longer need a paper ticket to connect to your other routes. How will transfers work for Wave users? Wave users can say goodbye to paper transfers! With The Wave,… Read more »
Route 14 and 50 will be undergoing some changes this May. Route 50 Bus Stop Changes Beginning on May 1, 2018, Route 50’s Pew Campus bus stops on Front Street will be changing. There will be two separate bus stops on Front Street—one for each direction of travel. — Eastbound Route 50 bus stop: A… Read more »