Beginning Monday, Jan. 16, 2017, Route 1 buses will no longer travel through the Kmart store parking lot at 68th and Clyde Park to the bus stop by the building at this store location. This is due to the closure of the Kmart store. The bus stop at Kmart will be removed and the route… Read more »
Cold weather? Check. Snowfall? Check. Icy sidewalks and roads? Check. Wind? Double check. Winter is here and it isn’t going to be dissipating anytime soon. Battling winter weather conditions as a bus rider is a daily challenge. Sometimes it involves trudging through uncleared sidewalks and waiting at the bus stop in -5-degree temperatures. As you… Read more »
A new year offers a chance for new intentions and goals. If you’re seeking something meaningful to stick with this year, there’s one goal we think you should try on for size: riding the bus more. OK — We may be a little biased, but hear us out. Getting on board the bus is the… Read more »
It’s hard to believe 2016 is almost over. Take a look back at some of the top Get on Board posts from this past year. The Rapid & Friends Celebrate Route 28 U.S. Transportation Secretary Announces $57 Million for Laker Line Bus Rapid Transit Project Students’ Poetry Takes a Ride on the Rapid DASH and… Read more »
In the wake of the presidential election, there are few issues that unite Americans more than the critical need to ensure public transportation infrastructure continues to connect our communities. Recently, the American Public Transportation Association (APTA) released a poll conducted immediately after the election that shows strong support for continued investment in public transportation, including… Read more »
If you’re looking for some indoor fun this month, the Grand Rapids Children’s Museum is the place to go! Once again, we’ve partnered with FOX17 to bring you an awesome family-friendly deal this holiday season. Grand Rapids Children’s Museum is the city’s hub for hands-on learning for kids ages 2-10. Visitors will find exhibits, workshops and… Read more »
It’s hard to believe November has come to an end and we’re well into December. Are you ready for 2017? Here’s a look back at some photos posted throughout November that were taken on our buses or nearby. Have you started following us yet? Check us out and tag us or use #ridetherapid next time… Read more »
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 »