“The Rapid means freedom, independence, self-possession. It gives me the ability to get out in the community, meet other people, be involved and to do the things that I enjoy doing.” We recognize people know The Rapid as Grand Rapids public transportation system. But there’s more to The Rapid than buses on the street or… Read more »
The following is written by Ken Miguel Cipriano, a Grand Rapids citizen and Rapid rider. From biking around Burton Heights with my brother and neighbor in the late 90’s to present day bombing down Division heading downtown on my way to work, biking around town was my first form of alternate mobility. What’s the saying… Read more »
The following is written by Anthony Wilder Puzzuoli, a Grand Rapids citizen and Rapid rider. Hi, I’m Anthony Wilder Puzzuoli. In the last few years, my wife and I have done a lot of traveling around the United States. While it’s always fun to visit the major attractions, I’ve found myself more drawn the mundane… Read more »
The following is written by Mike Ewer, a Grand Rapids citizen and Rapid rider. While many people work Sundays to provide us with the services we have come to expect (including Rapid Bus Operators and support staff), there are also a number of reasons to enjoy free time on this day. Now you can enjoy… Read more »
Are you a Real Rider of The Rapid? If you’re interested in being featured as a part of our series, we’d love to hear from you. Submit your story for consideration by clicking the link on the right side of this blog. “Transit is important to my life because it keeps it moving.” Ken is… Read more »
Are you a Real Rider of The Rapid? If you’re interested in being featured as a part of our series, we’d love to hear from you. Submit your story about riding The Rapid for consideration by clicking the link on the right side of this blog. “I used to live up north, but I… Read more »
Nothing quite beats summer in Michigan. Now that the warm weather is here to stay (for now), enjoy it by exploring all that the Greater Grand Rapids area has to offer. We reached out to our passengers via The Rapid Facebook page to find out where their favorite place to ride The Rapid was during… Read more »
Are you a Real Rider of The Rapid? If you’re interested in being featured as a part of our series, we’d love to hear from you. Submit your story for consideration by clicking the link on the right side of this blog. “I ride the bus because it’s convenient for me.” Rapid Rider Todd Y…. Read more »
Are you a Real Rider of The Rapid? If you’re interested in being featured as a part of our series, we’d love to hear from you. Submit your story for consideration by clicking the link on the right side of this blog. “It’s nice being able to come onto a mini tribe of people. You’re… Read more »
In honor of Stand Up for Transportation Day last week we asked fans of The Rapid Facebook page to chime in on why they support public transportation. Here’s what they said: 1. Katalina C. – “Don’t have a car now and my daughter and I use the bus a lot!” 2. Latrice P. – “I’m… Read more »