CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - More riders of the Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority will have access to free Wi-Fi with the expansion of its internet access program.
RTA Interim CEO Dr. Flounsay Caver and East Cleveland Mayor Brandon King provided additional information at a press conference on Tuesday.
According to officials, the Wi-Fi expansion is possible because of a $15 million federal grant for Cleveland’s public transit system.
Increasing Wi-Fi access will provide students creative outlets after school and allow them to do homework while waiting for a bus or train.
The Wi-Fi service will also enhance safety for both passengers and operators, Dr. Caver said.
Station and transit centers currently equipped with Wi-Fi:
- Tower City Station
- Cedar University Station
- East 55th Station
- Louis Stokes/Windermere Station
- Southgate Transit Center
- Stephanie Tubbs Jones Transit Center
Stations where Wi-Fi is in the process of being installed:
- Cedar University Station
- Puritas-West 150th Station
Stations where Wi-Fi service is planned:
- West 65th Station
- West 117th Station
- Brookpark Station
- Superior Station
The GCRTA previously said that officials hope to have all buses, trains, and stations equipped with Wi-Fi by 2020.
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