The holiday season is upon us. And if you’re like us, you probably have a holiday shopping list that needs to be tackled. Once Black Friday is over, the real fun begins. Who’s ready to shop at your local favorites on Small Business Saturday? Small Business Saturday takes place on November 26, 2016, and is… Read more »
The Gerald R. Ford Museum is back and ready to show off their new exhibits. We’ll do the driving. Located at 303 Pearl Street Northwest, Gerald R. Ford Museum reopened back in June after undergoing a face lift to rebuild and improve exhibits. Along with the new Oval Office exhibit, they also have the DeVos Learning Center…. Read more »
With the holiday season comes many schedule changes for college and university routes. We ask that you please plan your travel accordingly during the holiday season to do your best to manage these schedule and service changes. We would also like to remind everyone how our real-time information system works during these holiday service changes…. Read more »
Today we remember and honor the service of our veterans. We thank the brave men and women who selflessly served our country and risked their lives to protect our freedom. It’s an honor having you on our team at The Rapid, as well as on board our buses every day. Here are The Rapid employees… Read more »
Move over craft beer. It’s the craft cocktail’s time to shine. If you’re looking for an excuse to discover all Grand Rapids has to offer in terms of craft cocktails and spirits, Cocktail Week GR is for you. From November 9 – 20, Experience Grand Rapids is encouraging Grand Rapidians to sip local and celebrate… Read more »
It’s clear from the photos we’ve been tagged in that October was a month for beautiful views. We saw the leaves transition, warm and sunny days, as well as stunning sunrises and sunsets. Here’s a few of our favorite Instagram photos from October. Don’t forget to tag us when you ride with us this month!… Read more »
Children are our future. At The Rapid, we’re focused on educating them about public transportation, as well as being environmentally-friendly and getting around the community. We do this through our travel training and public outreach programs. Recently, three student groups from the West Michigan Academy of Environmental Science recently took a field trip to downtown… Read more »
We love Instagram. That’s right, we said it. The reason: It’s a chance to get a glimpse through someone else’s lens. As we’re nearing our 1,000 follower mark on Instagram, it’s only fitting to begin sharing the images we’re graced with every month that come from the views of our passengers. Enjoy! Have you started… Read more »
NPO Showcase – Mobile GR & Grand Rapids Parking Department from GRTV on Vimeo. Don’t miss this GRTV NPO showcase segment with Grand Rapids Economic Development Services Managing Director Kara Wood. She shares the many changes that have been made to Grand Rapids’ parking and public transportation systems. Seeking to alleviate traffic and parking downtown,… Read more »
This past April, The Rapid launched a new campaign that informs the Greater Grand Rapids region about the merits of public transportation through simple, powerful, consistent, and, most importantly, positive messages about the experience. We’re proud to announce that these stories have received national recognition. The Rapid is among the American Public Transportation Association (APTA) winners announced during the… Read more »