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The Rapid should make it easy for people to get their change back
by (Emmanuel Zavala)
Submitted 02-28-2017 under OPINION
I got on the bus to get home from high school. I take The Rapid everyday to and from City Middle High School. The bus got to the stop at Plainfield and Knapps at 3:04 so my friends get on the bus and then I got on. I put my student 10-ride bus pass...
Seven reasons to ride the bus more in 2017
by (TheRapid)
Submitted 01-03-2017 under NONPROFITS
A new year offers a chance for new intentions and goals. If you’re seeking something meaningful to stick with this year, there’s one goal we think you should try on for size: riding the bus more. OK — We may be a little biased, but...
Shop local this holiday season
by (TheRapid)
Submitted 12-08-2016 under LOCAL LIFE
It’s time to think small this holiday season. While Small Business Saturday may be behind us, you can still make an impact in your community by shopping at small businesses this holiday season. If you have holiday shopping to tackle, we...
Ride The Rapid to sip local during Cocktail Week GR
by (TheRapid)
Submitted 11-09-2016 under NEWS
Move over craft beer. It’s the craft cocktail’s time to shine. If you’re looking for an excuse to discover all Grand Rapids has to offer in terms of craft cocktails and spirits, Cocktail Week GR is for you. From November 9 - 20,...
'Park Once' and get around downtown Grand Rapids
by (GRTV)
Submitted 09-28-2016 under NONPROFITS
In this week’s segment of GRTV’s NPO Showcase, Grand Rapids Economic Development Services Managing Director Kara Wood discusses the changes that have been made to our city’s parking and public transportation systems, in effect...
Ride The Rapid to ArtPrize Eight
by (TheRapid)
Submitted 09-20-2016 under NEWS
The transformation of downtown Grand Rapids into a giant art gallery is well underway. ArtPrize is almost here with opening day starting this Wednesday, September 21 running through October 9. And in ArtPrize’s eighth year as an event, there...
The Rapid's education campaign "There's More to the Ride" earns national honor
by (TheRapid)
Submitted 09-19-2016 under NEWS
This past April, The Rapid launched a new campaign that informs the Greater Grand Rapids region about the merits of public transportation through simple, powerful, consistent, and, most importantly, positive messages about the experience. We're...
The Rapid's new ad series tells riders' stories, benefits to community
by (TheRapid)
Submitted 04-12-2016 under NEWS
Paul Mackie, one of the nation’s foremost mass transit bloggers and the communications director of the Virginia-based nonprofit research organization Mobility Lab, recently posed this challenge to America’s public transportation industry...
Keep GR moving: Modern mobility strategy designed to build stronger city
by (Andy Guy)
Submitted 06-09-2015 under PLACE-MATTERS
The traffic congestion choking rival cities like Austin, Texas is no problem here in uber-accessible Grand Rapids. We cherish and celebrate the "get anywhere in 20-30 minutes" fact of West Michigan living. Our opportunity and...
Catalyst Radio: Buses By The Beach festival benefits Phoenix Society For Burn Survivors
by (Catalyst Radio)
Submitted 05-18-2015 under NEWS
Don't have time to listen now? Download the mp3 and listen at your leisure. INTERVIEW In this episode of Catalyst Radio we learn about a music festival Memorial Day Weekend hosted by the local Volkswagen van organization Buses By The...