NEWS & UPDATES

Campus Bus Service
route change

Kent State University commuter students will soon have a new, more direct way to get to campus parking lots. Beginning Monday, August 24, PARTA’s Route 55 Allerton bus will become the Route 55 Commuter Shuttle.

The route has been updated to provide faster, more direct service for commuter students traveling between campus parking areas and the Kent State campus.

The Route 55 Commuter Shuttle will operate Monday through Friday, with service approximately every 17 minutes. In addition to serving Allerton Ball Fields, the route will also serve Dix Stadium and Summit East.

The changes are designed to enhance service and make getting to and from campus more convenient for Kent State commuters.

Be sure to check PARTA's online campus bus schedules here for the updated Route 55 Commuter Shuttle departure times before you travel.

PARTA launches POGO

Residents of Streetsboro and the industrial corridor of Aurora near Streetsboro now have a new, flexible way to get around town. PARTA has launched POGO (Portage County Go!), a new on-demand service, that started Monday, August 3. The shared-ride service operates Monday through Friday from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m., providing convenient transportation for work, shopping, medical appointments, school, and other local destinations.

Unlike traditional transportation services that require riders to plan ahead, POGO offers same-day, on-demand service. Riders can request a trip when they need one and, in most cases, have a vehicle arrive within minutes.

The cost is $10 per trip. Additional passengers traveling together between the same pickup and drop-off locations may be added to the reservation for $1 per person.

Learn more about POGO Transit here, or call PARTA at 330-678-1287

Route 30 & 35 schedules updated

PARTA has made minor schedule adjustments to Routes 30 and 35 to improve the rider experience.

While the routes and bus stops remain the same, some layover times have been reduced or eliminated to shorten wait times and keep buses moving more efficiently. These changes are designed to provide a smoother, more convenient trip for passengers.

Updated schedules can be found on the Maps and Schedules page of this website. Riders are encouraged to review the updated schedules before traveling, as departure times at some stops may have changed.

In addition to being available on this website, the new schedules can also be accessed through the Passio GO app which provides real time tracking of PARTA buses.