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SARTA’s online community input survey takes minutes to complete, will shape public transit service for years to come

Information and insight gained via a community input survey being conducted by the Stark Area Regional Transit Authority’s (SARTA) will shape the future of public transportation in Stark County system CEO Kirt Conrad said today as he urged the public…

Nov 03, 2022
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Changes to six SARTA fixed routes will take effect Monday, November 14, revisions will improve efficiency, enhance service

The Stark Area Regional Transit Authority (SARTA) announced today that changes will be made to six of the system’s fixed routes beginning Monday, November 14, 2022. SARTA CEO Kirt Conrad said the changes are being made to increase efficiency and…

Nov 02, 2022
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SARTA to Issue Community Survey Starting October 12th, 2022

The Stark Area Regional Transit Authority (SARTA) today announced that a Community Survey meant to gather information on the perception of SARTA and the use of the Transit Agencies services throughout Stark County will begin on Wednesday, October 12th, 2022.…

Oct 10, 2022
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Paper Passes Extended through 2023
Updates to SARTA Plan to go Paperless in 2023

The Stark Area Regional Transit Authority (SARTA) today announced updates to its strategy to go paperless. As part of the announcement, SARTA provided the following updates to milestone dates for its paperless transition: Final day to purchase the 31 Day…

Sep 24, 2022
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SARTA to Sponsor First Appalachian Hydrogen Transportation Conference

Kirt Conrad To Be Among Featured Speakers  CANTON, Ohio (August 3, 2022) – Stark Area Regional Transit Authority (SARTA) will be the presenting sponsor for the inaugural Appalachian Hydrogen Transportation Conference, an event showcasing the industry’s sustainability-focused progress. Produced by Shale Directories,…

Aug 10, 2022
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New Technologies Enable SARTA To Go Paperless After Dec. 31, 2022

Change Being Driven by Faster, Easier, More Convenient Ways to Pay Bus Fare, Contactless Trend in Transportation. Change Being Driven by Faster, Easier, More Convenient Ways to Pay Bus Fare, Contactless Trend in Transportation. CANTON — The Stark Area Regional Transit Authority…

Aug 01, 2022
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SARTA debuting tap-to-pay SCORE card

CANTON – A reloadable, tap-to-pay card will be available starting Wednesday from the Stark Area Regional Transit Authority. SARTA is hosting a kickoff event from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Cornerstone Transit Center to introduce the SCORE (Secure, Convenient, Orderly, Reloadable…

Jul 13, 2022
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SARTA Announces New Tap-To-Pay Card, the SARTA SCORE Card

Provides Faster, Easier and More Convenient Ways to Pay Bus Fare CANTON — The Stark Area Regional Transit Authority (SARTA) announced the official kick-off date and availability of a new tap-to-pay card which will make it faster, easier and more…

Jul 07, 2022
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Transit Briefs: MARTA, Ottawa LRT, SARTA

Map of Proposed SARTA Streetcar System in Ohio (Courtesy of SARTA) SARTA is holding public meetings this month and next to discuss a proposed 9.8-mile, 8-station streetcar project that would link downtown Canton, the Pro-Football Hall of Fame and Hall of…

Jun 17, 2022