{"id":10509,"date":"2023-12-07T14:18:04","date_gmt":"2023-12-07T14:18:04","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/wordpress.thetruthtoledo.com\/?p=10509"},"modified":"2023-12-07T14:18:04","modified_gmt":"2023-12-07T14:18:04","slug":"tarta-holds-open-house-to-introduce-expanded-oregon-services","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wordpress.thetruthtoledo.com\/index.php\/2023\/12\/07\/tarta-holds-open-house-to-introduce-expanded-oregon-services\/","title":{"rendered":"TARTA Holds Open House to Introduce Expanded Oregon Services"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Rick Bailey, TARTA Chief Customer Experience and Mobility Officer_ Rev. W.L. Perryman III, TARTA Board member_ and Sam Melden, TARTA Chief External Affairs and Communications Officer<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

By Tricia Hall<\/strong><\/em>
\nThe Truth Reporter<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

The Toledo Area Regional Transit Authority (TARTA) held an open house at St. Charles Hospital in Oregon, Ohio to announce TARTA Flex which begins January 2024, along with fixed route and paratransit service to Oregon. The November 30 event invited Oregon residents, business owners and visitors between 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. to speak with TARTA staff.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe have experienced good fortune during the past open houses to announce TARTA Flex;\u00a0 during the open house we\u2019re here to answer questions without a long presentation,\u201d shared Andy Cole, TARTA Communication and Marketing Manager. \u201cIt\u2019s really about having a conversation with individuals and residents who have questions.\u201d<\/p>\n

Starting January 7, 2024, TARTA Flex will operate in three different zones. The service is designed to connect suburban and rural areas that already receive fixed-line service routes, though this new on-demand service.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe expansion into Oregon allows us to stretch from East to West, these services will benefit all citizens,\u201d said Rev. W.L. Perryman, DMin, TARTA board member. \u201cThere is also an expansion of TARTA\u2019s fixed routes and para-transit, this expansion takes TARTA further as we promised the voters. I want to thank the voters for supporting us. I want to thank Oregon for being apart of TARTA\u2019s future because we can meet the needs of our community from the Central City to the suburbs. TARTA is the vehicle that brings people together, and we are key to economic development. TARTA has taken steps to further serve northwest Ohio,\u201d<\/p>\n

Customers of TARTA Flex can schedule a ride with a day or two advance notice or 30-minute advance notice. Flex is available Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. weekends and holidays, each ride is $3.00. Customers can book the ride by downloading the TARTA Flex app on Android and Apple or by calling TARTA customer service at 419-382-9901 between the hours of 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Customers can pay the fee by paying cash or downloading the EZFare app. To address accessibility, every TARTA Flex vehicle will be fully accessible, allowing greater mobility for TARPS-eligible customers and customers over the age of 65.<\/p>\n

\"\"The three zones are:<\/p>\n