public transportation
Ride The Rapid to get to events throughout May
by (TheRapid)
Submitted 04-28-2017 under NONPROFITS
April showers bring May flowers, so here's to hoping for good weather and beautiful blooms all month long. The spring forecast also offers another excuse to catch a ride on The Rapid and let us do the driving, whether it's to get you to work...
Ride The Rapid for access to spring break fun, coffee, art, shopping in April
by (TheRapid)
Submitted 03-30-2017 under NONPROFITS
The arrival of April means spring has officially sprung. With more hours of daylight and warmer weather making an appearance on the weekly forecasts, this is the perfect time to get out and enjoy all that Greater Grand Rapids has to offer. ...
Seven reasons to ride the bus more in 2017
by (TheRapid)
Submitted 01-03-2017 under NONPROFITS
A new year offers a chance for new intentions and goals. If you’re seeking something meaningful to stick with this year, there’s one goal we think you should try on for size: riding the bus more. OK — We may be a little biased, but...
Ride The Rapid to sip local during Cocktail Week GR
by (TheRapid)
Submitted 11-09-2016 under NEWS
Move over craft beer. It’s the craft cocktail’s time to shine. If you’re looking for an excuse to discover all Grand Rapids has to offer in terms of craft cocktails and spirits, Cocktail Week GR is for you. From November 9 - 20,...
Ride The Rapid in November to sip local and enjoy arts and culture
by (TheRapid)
Submitted 11-02-2016 under LOCAL LIFE
The days are growing shorter and the weather colder. But staying inside doesn't have to mean missing out on fun events and destinations throughout the city. Music, shopping, theater, cocktails -- November has it all. As you gear up for the...
INsight Series: Providing Alternative Mobility Options in the Workplace
by (Local First)
Submitted 10-03-2016 under
Representatives from Spoke Folks and The Rapid discuss examples of local businesses who are utilizing public and active modes of transportation and the effect it’s had on their workforce and bottom line. Attendees will have...
Ride The Rapid to ArtPrize Eight
by (TheRapid)
Submitted 09-20-2016 under NEWS
The transformation of downtown Grand Rapids into a giant art gallery is well underway. ArtPrize is almost here with opening day starting this Wednesday, September 21 running through October 9. And in ArtPrize’s eighth year as an event, there...
The Rapid's education campaign "There's More to the Ride" earns national honor
by (TheRapid)
Submitted 09-19-2016 under NEWS
This past April, The Rapid launched a new campaign that informs the Greater Grand Rapids region about the merits of public transportation through simple, powerful, consistent, and, most importantly, positive messages about the experience. We're...
Bus riders have their say on Laker Line design
by (TheRapid)
Submitted 05-02-2016 under NONPROFITS
On April 20, 2016, at the Fulton Street bus stop under US-131, Route 50 bus riders were met with art, hammocks, chalk designs, food trucks and most importantly, an opportunity to provide input for the future design of the Laker Line. The Laker Line...
Children's poetry travels local bus system
by (Elizabeth Roger...)
Submitted 04-12-2016 under NEWS
Grand Rapids' Poet Laureate, Lew Klatt debuts his new project, "Grand Poems in Rapid Transit," during National Poetry Month on Tuesday, April 12, 2016. Collaborating with The Rapid and several local afterschool programs, Klatt will be...