At its meeting on June 27, The Rapid’s Board of Directors selected Andrew Johnson as the next CEO. Johnson is expected to start in August 2018. “Andrew is a seasoned transit professional with more than 20 years of CEO and executive-level management in public transportation combined with previous private sector experience,” said Kentwood Mayor Stephen… 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 May 2018 is Andrew M.!… Read more »
The Rapid’s CEO Search Committee will continue interviewing candidates on Wednesday, June 27 at 4:00 pm in The Rapid Central Station conference room located at 250 Grandville Ave SW. The meeting is open to the public, and will feature a question and answer session with each of the following candidates: Kimberly Dunham The Executive Director… Read more »
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 »