January 8, 2023 Service Changes

To meet the needs of customers, communities, and economic development, the Greater Dayton Regional Transit Authority (RTA) is expanding service and streamlining some duplicative services in the temporary service change that goes into effect Sunday, January 8, 2023. The temporary service change will improve connections to jobs, health care, and education. To view a video which covers most of the changes, please click here.

Starting January 8, 2023 adjustments will be made to Routes 1, 2, 9, 11, 12, 22, and The Flyer. Two new routes will be added; the North Community Connector and Route 6. The new routes will be used to replace Routes 14 and 34 on January 8, 2023. These temporary changes were determined following an analysis of ridership on routes and specific trips, duplication of services, and economic development locations.

In addition, the following temporary service adjustments will take place on January 8, 2023:

North Community Connector - NEW!
North Community Connector
  • The launch of the new North Community Connector service will be first of several future community connector routes. It’s part of the RTA’s transit redesign plan called “What Connects You.” It is a way to directly bridge communities as these connectors will not come into downtown Dayton and will predominantly travel east and west, north and south of the downtown area. Additional connectors will be rolled out as RTA is able to hire more drivers.
     
  • The North Community Connector and adjusted Route 22 will be replacing the Route 34 in northern Montgomery County. It will stretch from Union Road and Main Street in Trotwood, along Shiloh Springs, Shoup Mill and Needmore roads, before ending near the Kroger along Brandt Pike in northeast Dayton. The North Community Connector will intersect with 10 other RTA routes, including the Northwest Transit Center as it travels east and west.
     
  • Most areas in and around Trotwood, along with Salem Avenue from downtown, which were previously served by Route 14, will now be served by Route 8, the expanded Route 12, the North Community Connector, and Connect On-Demand. The new Route 6 will serve south of downtown and replace most service that was covered by Route 14 along Far Hills Avenue. Route 6 will be completed in two phases, with phase one rolling out in January 2023.
Route 1
  • Route 1 first westbound trip will start at 3rd & Iona at 5:30am.
Route 2
  • Route 12 will no longer serve along Cornell Drive and on Harvard Boulevard to the Hope Center for Families. These areas will be served by the adjusted Route 2.
Route 6 - NEW!
  • Most areas in and around Trotwood, along with Salem Avenue from downtown, which were previously served by Route 14, will now be served by Route 8, the expanded Route 12, the North Community Connector, and Connect On-Demand. The new Route 6 will serve south of downtown and replace most service that was covered by Route 14 along Far Hills Avenue. Route 6 will be completed in two phases, with phase one rolling out in January 2023.
     
  • With the phasing out of Route 14, service will no longer be provided along Mandel Drive north of Marco Lane, and along Fox Grove Drive. Customers can utilize the closest Route 6 stop at Marco Lane at Far Hills Avenue.
Route 8
  • Most areas in and around Trotwood, along with Salem Avenue from downtown, which were previously served by Route 14, will now be served by Route 8, the expanded Route 12, the North Community Connector, and Connect On-Demand. The new Route 6 will serve south of downtown and replace most service that was covered by Route 14 along Far Hills Avenue. Route 6 will be completed in two phases, with phase one rolling out in January 2023.
Route 9
  • Route 9 will no longer serve the Dayton VA Medical Center. The VA will be served by the adjusted Route 22. 
     
  • Routes 9 and 22 will no longer serve the Montgomery County Job Center on Saturday or Sunday when these facilities are closed. 
     
  • Route 9 will no longer serve along Germantown Street south of Liscum Drive, Derby Road, Blairwood Avenue, and Ericson Avenue. Customers can utilize Connect On-Demand, which is available today in these areas. Customers can learn more, or book an On-Demand trip by contacting RTA at 937-425-8300 or by downloading and utilizing the Uber or Lyft app. Service is currently free of charge.
     
  • Route 9 will no longer serve along England, Blueberry and Arlene Avenues south of Genesee Avenue. Customers can access the Route 9 which will run on Genesee Avenue in both directions from Arlene Avenue to Gettysburg Avenue.
Route 11
  • Route 11 will be expanded beyond the Kettering Recreation Center to cover Dorothy Lane, and Woodman Drive which is currently served by Route 12, which will be adjusted to serve as far as Woodman Center Drive and Woodman Drive in Kettering.
Route 12
  • Route 11 will be expanded beyond the Kettering Recreation Center to cover Dorothy Lane, and Woodman Drive which is currently served by Route 12, which will be adjusted to serve as far as Woodman Center Drive and Woodman Drive in Kettering.
  • Route 12 will no longer serve along Cornell Drive and on Harvard Boulevard to the Hope Center for Families. These areas will be served by the adjusted Route 2.
     
  • Route 12 will no longer serve along Catalpa Drive between Hillcrest Avenue and Fairview Avenue. Customers can access the adjusted Route 12 north on Hillcrest Avenue or south on Fairview Avenue.
     
  • Most areas in and around Trotwood, along with Salem Avenue from downtown, which were previously served by Route 14, will now be served by Route 8, the expanded Route 12, the North Community Connector, and Connect On-Demand. The new Route 6 will serve south of downtown and replace most service that was covered by Route 14 along Far Hills Avenue. Route 6 will be completed in two phases, with phase one rolling out in January 2023.
Route 14
  • Most areas in and around Trotwood, along with Salem Avenue from downtown, which were previously served by Route 14, will now be served by Route 8, the expanded Route 12, the North Community Connector, and Connect On-Demand. The new Route 6 will serve south of downtown and replace most service that was covered by Route 14 along Far Hills Avenue. Route 6 will be completed in two phases, with phase one rolling out in January 2023.
     
  • With the phasing out of Route 14, service will no longer be provided along Mandel Drive north of Marco Lane, and along Fox Grove Drive. Customers can utilize the closet Route 6 stop at Marco Lane at Far Hills Avenue.
     
  • With the phasing out of Route 14, service will no longer be provided along Union Road south of Main Street, sections of Trotwood Boulevard, Sparks Street, Hillgard Street, and Stubbs Drive. Customers can utilize Connect On-Demand, which is available today in these areas. Customers can learn more or book an On-Demand trip by contacting RTA at 937-425-8300 or by downloading and utilizing the Uber or Lyft app. Service is currently free of charge.
Route 17
  • With the adjustment to Route 22, service will no longer be provided along Dixie Drive between York Commons Boulevard and Maxton Road, and on Maxton Road between Dixie Drive and Miller Lane. Customers can utilize the Route 17 stops near this area.
Route 22
  • The North Community Connector and adjusted Route 22 will be replacing the Route 34 in northern Montgomery County. It will stretch from Union Road and Main Street in Trotwood, along Shiloh Springs, Shoup Mill and Needmore roads, before ending near the Kroger along Brandt Pike in northeast Dayton. The North Community Connector will intersect with 10 other RTA routes, including the Northwest Transit Center as it travels east and west.
     
  • Route 9 will no longer serve the Dayton VA Medical Center. The VA will be served by the adjusted Route 22. 
     
  • Routes 9 and 22 will no longer serve the Montgomery County Job Center on Saturday or Sunday when these facilities are closed. 
     
  • With the adjustment to Route 22, service will no longer be provided along Dixie Drive between York Commons Boulevard and Maxton Road, and on Maxton Road between Dixie Drive and Miller Lane. Customers can utilize the Route 17 stops near this area.
     
  • With the phasing out of Route 34, service will no longer be provided along Park Center Drive, Webster Street north of Park Center Drive, and on Little York Road between Poe Avenue and Webster Street. Customers can access the Route 22 along Poe Avenue between Park Center Drive and Little York Road.
     
  • With the phasing out of Route 34, service will no longer be provided to Hollywood Gaming – Dayton Raceway. The Route 22 will continue to serve this location.
Route 34
  • The North Community Connector and adjusted Route 22 will be replacing the Route 34 in northern Montgomery County. It will stretch from Union Road and Main Street in Trotwood, along Shiloh Springs, Shoup Mill and Needmore roads, before ending near the Kroger along Brandt Pike in northeast Dayton. The North Community Connector will intersect with 10 other RTA routes, including the Northwest Transit Center as it travels east and west.
     
  • With the phasing out of Route 34, service will no longer be provided along Park Center Drive, Webster Street north of Park Center Drive, and on Little York Road between Poe Avenue and Webster Street. Customers can access the Route 22 along Poe Avenue between Park Center Drive and Little York Road.
     
  • With the phasing out of Route 34, service will no longer be provided to Hollywood Gaming – Dayton Raceway. The Route 22 will continue to serve this location.
Route 43
  • Route 43 northbound trips at 5:24am and 5:05pm are being eliminated.
     
  • Route 43 southbound trips at 6:04am, 3:22pm, 5:38pm, and 6:07pm are being eliminated. 
The Flyer
  • Service and hour adjustments will be made to The Flyer. Hours will change to 4 p.m. to midnight on Saturdays. There will be no Sunday service. Hours will remain unchanged Monday through Friday, with The Flyer running from 6 a.m. to midnight.
     
  • Changes will also be made to the northern portion of The Flyer’s route. The Flyer will now travel north onto Jefferson Street from East Fifth Street; then turn left onto East Third Street; then travel back south along Main Street serving the Dayton Arcade; and connect back to East Fifth Street to continue its current route.
     
    The Flyer Map January 2023

 

Service Alert

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