RTA News

Station Art Campaign Launches as Holiday Season Kicks Off The QLINE reached the one million riders milestone over the weekend, surpassing its 2023 total ridership. Bolstered by more regular riders, improved service, and the record breaking three-day NFL Draft, ridership on the QLINE continues to grow. Transitioned under the management of the Regional Transit Authority of Southeast Michigan in October, the QLINE is poised to build upon its success. “Thank you to our riders and staff for making 2024 the QLINE’s best year yet,” said RTA Executive Director Ben Stupka. “The QLINE continues to demonstrate the positive impact our...

Special Late-Night Service Available Saturday, October 26, fromAnn Arbor The Regional Transit Authority of Southeast Michigan (RTA) is excited to announce a special late-night service for its D2A2 route on Saturday, October 26, to accommodate fansattending the highly anticipated MSU vs. U of M football game, which kicks off at 7:30 PM. D2A2 will travel between Detroit and Ann Arbor all day, offering eight routes from Downtown Detroit to Ann Arbor starting at 7:30 a.m. Riders will be dropped off in Downtown Ann Arbor atthe Blake Transit Center, where they can walk or rely on TheRide to get to the stadium. To ensure that attendees can...

By Ben Stupka, Executive Director of the RTA As a new calendar year is upon us and January comes to a close, the Regional Transit Authority (RTA) has engaged in the same ritual as everyone else over the past month — reflections on the year behind and resolutions for the year ahead. In 2024 there were many milestones to look back upon and be grateful for. One notable accomplishment was significant regional transit momentum. Between new routes in Oakland County, legislation to end opt-outs in Wayne County, and the integration of QLINE into the RTA ecosystem, we witnessed seismic shifts in the Southeast Michigan transit...