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Transportation Click here for the bus schedule
Rider Responsibilities: RCT wants your ride to be a pleasant and a comfortable one. For everyone's comfort and convenience please observe the following rules.
Violation of the above rules is deemed to constitute disorderly conduct or a public nuisance, and will result in a request that the offender leave the bus. A refusal by the offender will result in prosecution and removal by City police. Any grievances should be filed with the Richland County Transit Administration offices, 232 North Main Street, Mansfield, Ohio or with the Richland County Transit board, 35 North Park Street, Mansfield, Ohio. Getting Off The Bus When you want to get off the bus, press the yellow touch tape above or between the windows one block before you want to get off. Use the rear door, when possible to exit from the bus. Senior citizens and the handicapped should always use the front door to exit. RCT Information Line RCT Information Specialists are on duty to answer any questions that you may have concerning the transit system. Hours:
Bad Weather Days In winter, due to snow, ice, wind, or if the City has declared a snow emergency, some routes may have to be altered or run in a reverse direction. Public service announcements on snow routes will be made on local radio stations. However, some changes happen before updates are broadcast, to be sure, call 522-4504. Lost and Found Check all packages and belongings before you leave the bus. RCT has a Lost and Found Department that is open Monday thru Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00p.m. All items found on the bus are turned into the office each night and is held for 30 days. Any lost and found items may be identified and claimed in person at our office at 232 North Main Street. If you find something on the bus, please give it to the driver. Downtown Transfer Area All RCT city buses begin and end their routes in downtown Mansfield at the Stanton Transit Center. This center is located at 74 South Diamond Street which is at the northwest corner of South Diamond Street and East First Street. Transfers between routes can be made easily at this location. This facility also services Greyhound Bus Lines, Lakefront Trail ways, and Quality Cab Company. Fare Structure Please have exact fare ready when boarding an RCT bus. Drivers do not carry change. Drivers are not permitted to go into a passengers purse or wallet to get change. Passengers will not be permitted to ride on a “pay later” basis. Do not put tickets, transfers or coupons in the fare box. Always hand them to the driver.
Proper ID includes driver’s license, birth certificate or Medicare card, Golden Buckeye card or it’s application form. *Zone Fare begins north of North Trimble Road and West Longview Avenue. If you are a regular rider, we have a more convenient and economical way to ride. Buy an RCT pass. With it you can ride the bus all month for one price. The pass must be used only by the person who purchases it. RCT passes go on sale on the 20th of each month. The pass must be shown each time upon boarding. Monthly Pass Rates
The pass will be sold at the Stanton Transit Center, 74 South Diamond Street, Monday thru Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Transfers Should you have to use more than one bus to reach your destination, ask the driver for a free transfer when you pay your fare. Transfers will not be issued at any other time. Transfers are good for 30 minutes only after arriving at the Transit Center and must be used before the time indicated. Transfers cannot be used for a return trip on the route from which it was issued. Transfers are good only at he Stanton Transit Center. Always hand your transfer to the driver, never place it in the fare box. Busses are equipped with two-way radios for improved transfer connections. Using a bus pass or a transfer to “ride around” without a destination point on that route will not be permitted. City Bus Hours Monday thru Friday 7:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
No bus service is operated on Sundays or on the following National Holidays:
Travel Assistance Richland County Transit has a program that teaches you how to make use of the Public Transit System. A Transit Aide will assist you in learning how to read a bus schedule; how to board and disembark properly; how to determine the destination of a bus; how the transfer process works; as well as the “Do’s and Don’ts” when riding public transit. This service is provided at no extra cost through the Richland County Transit Board. While you are assisted by a Transit Aide there will be no cost to you to ride and learn the transit system. Being able to successfully use public transit can make the difference between dependence and independence. Don’t be intimidated any longer - enjoy life again and come with RCT and learn to be totally independent again. For more information call 522-4504 and ask for the “Learn to Ride” Program. Dial a Ride Services Persons with disabilities who cannot use the regular fixed routes because of their disability may obtain door-to-door service on wheelchair accessible vehicles. This service is available at the regular Para transit fare of double the regular adult fare, within the regular service area and from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday thru Friday. The regular service area covers all areas within a 3/4 mile of all RCT fixed routes. To be eligible for this service, persons with disabilities must have the RCT “Handicapped Certification Form” signed by their doctor. To schedule a trip, calls must be made by 5:00 p.m. the day before the next day service. Trips are provided on a first call, first serve basis. Call 522-4504 to reserve your trip. Monday trip reservations or revisions can be made by calling on Sunday and leaving a message on the answering machine. However, it is always better to call Monday through Saturday and talk to a Transportation Specialist in person. Paratransit service is available on Saturdays from 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Fare for Saturday service is double the regular adult fare. Call 774-6201 for reservations. Shelby Taxi Service RCT provides taxi service in the City of Shelby. Hours of operation are Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. For current hours of operation and fare structure call 1-419-347-5131 or 774-6201. Shelby residents should call 347-5131 to schedule their trip. Richland County Transit Board This service is provided as a public service for the people of Richland County by the Richland County Transit Board. The following serve as Board members.
Every time we use public transit we are helping protect the quality of our lives and benefit our communities. We reduce congestion in Ohio’s cities, save millions of dollars in highway repair and construction costs, conserve vital energy resources, improve air quality and create jobs and economic opportunities. But most important of all, we provide valuable members of our society with greater mobility. Bus service is the most perishable of services. When a bus trip is scheduled, there is no way of knowing how many people are going to use it. It costs just about as much to run the bus whether it is full or empty, and once the schedule has been run, there is no way to salvage that part which has not been used. It is gone forever. Today and for the future, Richland County Transit will be providing transportation choices that make a positive impact on our everyday lives. We are your transit system and we can get you where you need to go. We are proud to serve you.
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Seating: For your safety, please remain seated while the bus is moving. Keep your arms and head inside the bus at all times. If it is necessary for you to stand, please move to the rear of the bus and hold onto the handrails for your safety and the safety of others. Priority seating for senior citizens and handicapped persons is located at the front of the bus. Please move to another seat, from the priority seating, if asked to do so by the driver. Remember, Federal Law prohibits the operation of the bus if passengers are standing forward of the white line at the front of the bus.