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06.24.08: Now Hiring
Part time bus operators and part-time paratransit community operators to begin
06.24.08: Women's Career Night
The Rapid is hosting a career night to introduce women to non-traditional opportunities in public transportation. Join us from 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m., Wednesday, July 30, at Rapid Central Station (250 Grandville Avenue SW).
06.09.08: Route 17 Change
Effective August 25, Route 17-Woodland/Airport will no longer have Saturday and Sunday service. The weekday schedule will remain unchanged.
05.16.08: August Service Improvements
Review the changes that will go into effect in August 25, 2008. These service improvements are made possible by the millage increase approved by voters last year.
02.07.08: Rapid CEO Appointed to State Transportation Funding Task Force
The newly-created task force will examine current transportation funding and identify alternative strategies.
11.06.07: Information Center Open on Saturdays
Beginning November 10, the Information Center in Rapid Central Station will be open for walk-up service and telephone inquiries.
10.01.07: New Smoking Policy
As of October 1, 2007, The Rapid has changed its smoking policy.
09.28.07: APTA Releases a New Study
The most powerful weapon you can use to combat global climate change may be a daily transit pass, according to a new study that was released today by the American Public Transportation Association (APTA). The study, Public Transportation’s Contribution to U.S. Greenhouse Gas Reduction, was prepared for APTA by Science Applications International Corporation.
09.11.07: Change to Picture IDs by September 30
The Rapid is moving to new picture IDs for all reduced fare tickets. People that receive reduced fares must come to Rapid Central Station to get their new ID picture taken before the 30th.