On Tuesday, November 7, a renewal of The Rapid’s operating millage will be on the ballot. We have been operating public transportation service for seven years under the current mill rate of 1.47. We are asking the public to renew the rate for an additional 12 years. A renewal of this millage ensures the continuation of… Read more »
The 2017-2018 Grand Rapids Griffins season just started! For those Grand Rapids Griffins fans looking to save a bit of money, avoid the hassle of parking and travel safely to hockey games, The Rapid can get you where you need to go at no cost. This year, we’re once again offering free rides to Grand… Read more »
With more than 1,300 entries being displayed throughout Grand Rapids over 19 days, ArtPrize Nine kicks off on Sept. 20 and runs until Oct. 8. This renowned event is the perfect chance to rediscover Grand Rapids while indulging in a variety of art, music, film and other entertainment. With so much to see and do in such… Read more »
A renewal of The Rapid’s operating millage that funds Greater Grand Rapids public transportation system is up for a vote on Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2017. Here’s what you need to know before heading to the polls: What will the millage renewal accomplish? To continue to provide public transportation services to the Greater Grand Rapids area. … Read more »
A better transit experience starts with you. Let’s align for better transit in our six-city service area and beyond. The Align Transit Improvement Study is underway to identify, analyze and prioritize a set of transit improvements that can be made to the existing bus system to improve the overall transit experiences in Grand Rapids and the surrounding… Read more »
Public transportation is a vital part of Grand Rapids and its surrounding communities—whether you ride The Rapid daily, once in a while, or have yet to try public transportation. While The Rapid has helped connect thousands of people across our community for years, there’s always room for improvement. It’s time to work together and align for better public… Read more »
The Rapid and the City of Grand Rapids unveiled a new plan to roll out what will become Michigan’s largest fleet of environmentally friendly buses and that will soon be cruising the streets of Downtown and Greater Grand Rapids. The new buses will be better than ever for the local environment by using compressed natural… Read more »
Faster, easier and more convenient fare payment is coming to The Rapid in early 2018. In the past few weeks, you may have noticed a new addition to the bus while boarding. The blue box with a screen located near the bus operator is an electronic fare payment reader. This reader is one of the… Read more »
If you’re interested in learning how to ride The Rapid, you don’t have to do it alone. In fact, turning it into a group event can make it an even more enjoyable experience. On Tuesday, June 20, a group of residents from Holland Home Raybrook Manor took a vehicle familiarization trip to downtown Grand Rapids…. 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 2017 is Bob O!… Read more »