Cleveland Commuters Alerted to Upcoming Bus Route Changes Starting May 12

If you rely on public transit to navigate Cleveland's urban sprawl, you might want to pay close attention this week. The Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority issued a heads-up via social media, warning of several reroutes or closures that will affect multiple bus routes starting yesterday.

While the exact routes impacted weren't detailed in the brief social media advisory, the RTA encourages riders to use the Transit app, a digital tool promising real-time updates and trip planning features to circumvent any transit disruptions public transportation users may face in their daily journeys. The app also positions itself as a means to "avoid surprises", which, let’s face it, are rarely welcome in the world of commutes.

The notice, which came from the authority yesterday, doesn't elaborate on what's behind the reroutes or closures—that could be anything from scheduled maintenance to unexpected city works or events—but the RTA's alert suggests that riders err on the side of caution and factor these changes into their travel considerations going forward this week.

Now, it's not atypical for cities to perform maintenance or have events that necessitate altering the routes public conveyances take, and Cleveland is no exception to this rule. But it's a hassle, nonetheless, and the daily grind doesn't pause for construction, parades, or whatever might be going on, so if you're looking to stay ahead of the game and keep your commutes as seamless as possible, do yourself a favor and download that app.

As always, we'll be here to give you the scoop on any updates or changes as they surface, but for the most current and accurate information, keep that Transit app handy and your eye on the Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority's social media channels, after all, there's nothing quite like being in the know to smooth out the sometimes-choppy waters of urban transportation.