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WRTA plays a role in the Eighth APTA Sustainability and Public Transportation...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PHILADELPHIA _ Worcester Regional Transit Authority (WRTA) Administrator Stephen O’Neil, along with Central Massachusetts Regional Planning Commission (CMRPC) Transportation...

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WRTA awarded for “Green Fleet” bus procurement project

For Immediate Release: September 11, 2012 Contact: Michael Mershon (202) 225-6101 U.S. REP. JIM MCGOVERN, U.S. SENS. JOHN KERRY AND SCOTT BROWN ANNOUNCE $4.4 MILLION FOR WRTA “GREEN FLEET” BUS PROJECT...

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MassDOT to hold a series of statewide public discussions

The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) will be holding a series of statewide discussions that will be open to the public, in order to discuss the state’s transportation system. These...

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Proterra to Provide Three EcoRide Zero-Emission Battery-Electric Transit...

SOURCE: PROTERRA CREATED: SEPTEMBER 26, 2012 Buses to be purchased through FTA Clean Fuels Grant The Worcester (Mass.) Regional Transit Authority (WRTA) was recently awarded a $4.4 million Federal...

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WRTA’s mobile website is taking off

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 16, 2012 WORCESTER _ Several months have elapsed since the Worcester Regional Transit Authority (WRTA) embarked on a comprehensive technological upgrade of its entire...

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Proposed Service Changes for 2013

WRTA Customer Bulletin PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE   The WRTA will conduct Public Hearings regarding proposed service changes to the WRTA fixed-route service that would go into effect in January 2013 and in...

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Buses Off Snow Routes

Buses are off snow routes and back on regular service. Check for updates at www.therta.com

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Northbridge Looks At Bus Service To Millbury, Grafton

Original post on Northbridge Daily Voice - January, 8 2013 by Deborah E. Gauthier NORTHBRIDGE, Mass. – Northbridge residents may soon be able to catch a bus to the Shoppes of the Blackstone Valley in...

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WRTA Exploring Limited Bus Service

Original post on Westborough Patch - January, 8 2013 By Michael Gelbwasser The service would start in July. The Worcester Regional Transit Authority is exploring options for beginning bus service in...

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WRTA to add service to Southbridge

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 16, 2013 SOUTHBRIDGE_ Increasing its fixed-route service in 2013 is one of the core strategies of the Worcester Regional Transit Authority (WRTA). Beginning on Monday,...

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Public Hearing Rescheduled

3-6-13 – Due to the impending snow, the public hearing scheduled for March 7, 2013 has been cancelled and rescheduled for March 11, 2013 from 3:30 to 5:00pm at the Worcester Public Library, Main...

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Buses OFF Snow Routes

3-9-13-3:00 PM-Buses are off snow routes and running on a regular Saturday schedule.

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Strategic Directions: Investing in Public Transportation for Regional...

March 18, 2013 Clark University Lurie Conference Room 950 Main Street Worcester, MA 4:00 to 5:30 p.m. REGISTER HERE Or call Rachel Marquez at 617-224-1709. Please join MassINC and Transportation for...

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The New Hub’s Anticipated Opening is April 20, 2013

Please check back here for status updates on the hub, as well as new route information.

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WRTA awarded for “Green Fleet” bus procurement project

For Immediate Release: September 11, 2012 Contact: Michael Mershon (202) 225-6101 U.S. REP. JIM MCGOVERN, U.S. SENS. JOHN KERRY AND SCOTT BROWN ANNOUNCE $4.4 MILLION FOR WRTA “GREEN FLEET” BUS PROJECT...

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New Union Station Hub Opening Soon

Beginning Saturday, June 1, 2013 the WRTA will be moving all bus departures to the new Union Station Hub, located at 60 Foster Street, Worcester. The WRTA Administrative Office currently located at...

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New Express Commuter Rail Service Between Worcester & Boston

AM Express Service Departs: Worcester at 6:20am Framingham at 7:00am Back Bay at 7:37am Arrives: South Station at 7:43am PM Express Service Departs: South Station at 5:35pm Back Bay at 5:41pm...

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WRTA bus routes shifting to new downtown hub

By Steven H. Foskett Jr. TELEGRAM & GAZETTE STAFF Read full article here on Worcester Telegram & Gazette WORCESTER —  Gentle beeps accompany flashing yellow lights that peek out just above the...

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Worcester Regional Transit Authority’s new transportation hub opens

Read full article here on masslive.com WORCESTER – The Worcester Regional Transit Authority’s (WRTA) new transportation hub opened for business on Tuesday. The new $16 million facility will be the...

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WRTA opens new hub – a monumental day for public transportation in Worcester

WORCESTER _ The Worcester Regional Transit Authority’s (WRTA) new transportation hub is opening for business. On May 28, federal, state and local officials will cut the ribbon on a multi-million dollar...

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