Label
Council Member Melden
Title
Recognizing Toledo Area Regional Transit Authority (TARTA) on 50 years of service.
Summary
WHEREAS, the Toledo Area Regional Transit Authority (TARTA) provides a vital link in the Toledo metro area to jobs, education, health care and other destinations; it enables everyone in our community to have access to transportation regardless of their age, race, physical ability or economic background; and
WHEREAS, in 1971, a regional transit authority was formed to take over the Community Traction Company; voters’ approval of a property tax increase referendum to fund the system was passed and the new agency, the Toledo Area Regional Transit Authority (TARTA) assumed operations on June 1, 1971; and
WHEREAS, TARTA serves seven communities in Northwest Ohio: Maumee, Ottawa Hills, Rossford, Sylvania, Sylvania Township, Toledo, and Waterville; and
WHEREAS, TARTA continues to explore and introduce new initiatives and service options that will enhance convenience and customer experience while moving Toledo into the future of public transit; and
WHEREAS, TARTA provides services such as: TARPS, for riders with disabilities; Call-A-Ride, for convenience, Park-N-Ride, with benefits to avoid traffic, have difficulty parking, and have the benefit of relaxing until your destination; Service To Schools and Universities, students in Toledo and surrounding areas utilize services to travel to and from school; and
WHEREAS, TARTA offers free rides to the voting polls and through the COVID pandemic, offered free rides from March 2020, through December 31, 2021; also, in partnership with Toledo-Lucas County Health Department and the VProject; NOW, THEREFORE,
Be it resolved by the Council of the City of Toledo:
SECTION 1. That the City of Toledo congratulates Toledo Area Regional Transit Authority (TARTA) on 50 years of servicing the citizens of Toledo and surrounding communities.
SECTION 2. That this Resolution shall take effect and be in force from and after the earliest period allowed by law.
Adopted: _________________: yeas ______, nays ______.
Attest: _________________________ __________________________________
Clerk of Council President of Council
Approved: ______________________ _________________________________
Mayor
I hereby certify that the above is a true and correct copy of a Resolution adopted by Council ________________________.
Attest: _________________________
Clerk of Council