RTA News

By Kristen Caffray, RTA One of the things I appreciate most about taking transit is the chance it gives you to read a book, catch up on messages, or simply look out the window. And what better time to look out the window than in April, during Earth Month, when everything is in bloom?  Transit connects so many neighborhoods to parks — in Detroit there's Palmer Park, Rouge Park, Belle Isle, the Riverwalk, to name a few, not to mention the dozens of smaller parks tucked between blocks. Especially this time of year, that bus window offers a front-row seat to one of the best shows in the city: spring in bloom.  For Earth Month, I...

This opinion piece was published in The Detroit News on Dec. 25, 2025. It expresses the views of Ben Stupka, Executive Director of the Regional Transit Authority of Southeast Michigan, and not the opinions of The Detroit News. By Ben Stupka A recent ride aboard the QLINE streetcar reminded me that transit quietly brings southeast Michigan together. It connects people to work, events, and everyday moments that define life in our region. This year, the Regional Transit Authority asked residents what they think about transit. The response was overwhelming: 87% view improved regional transit as a major benefit, even as most...

Transit Royale upgrade lets riders across Southeast Michigan book tickets, track rides, and receive scheduling assistance on demand in one app Detroit - The Regional Transit Authority of Southeast Michigan (RTA) today announced its new partnership with the Transit app, a significant step forward in enhancing the user experience for people utilizing the transit system in Southeast Michigan. By uniting the region's transit providers under a single digital platform, RTA is delivering on its mission to improve the transit experience in Southeast Michigan.   RTA Executive Director Ben Skupka announces the launch of a partnership...