announcement – Windham Region Transit District https://wrtd.org Wed, 03 Jun 2020 19:40:21 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.3 https://wrtd.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/favicon.png announcement – Windham Region Transit District https://wrtd.org 32 32 July 4 service announcement https://wrtd.org/regular-service-july-3-and-4/ Fri, 29 May 2020 17:38:24 +0000 https://wfawrtdprod.wpengine.com/?p=1631 WRTD will offer regular weekday service on Friday, July 3. There will be NO service on July 4, however, the 991 (Norwich) will run its regular schedule on July 4.

]]> Public Notice https://wrtd.org/public-notice/ Fri, 29 May 2020 13:34:02 +0000 https://wfawrtdprod.wpengine.com/?p=1626 Notice is hereby given that the Windham Regional Transit District intends to apply for a federal grant for operating, administrative, capital, and/or technical assistance to provide Rural Public Transportation for fiscal years 2021 – 2024. The application for federal assistance is pursuant to the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Section 5311 Nonurbanized Area Formula Program and will be submitted to the Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT).


Windham Regional Transit District will accept comments and views on the proposed grant application from the public for a period of at least fifteen (15) days. A copy of the application is available for viewing per written request to pjohnson@wrtd.org Written comments regarding this application must be sent to Philip Johnson, 28 S Frontage Rd, Mansfield Center, CT 06250 or by email to pjohnson@wrtd.org The Applicant may also be contacted by calling (860) 456-2223. Comments received will be considered by Windham Regional Transit District for inclusion in the final application submittal to CTDOT.

]]> Temporary Service change https://wrtd.org/1612-2/ Fri, 17 Apr 2020 13:36:47 +0000 https://wfawrtdprod.wpengine.com/?p=1612 Temporary Service change Due to Covid-19 we will no longer be running the 674 SW Late (8:40 pm- 11:41 pm) effective April 20, 2020 until further notice. We are sorry for any inconvenience.

]]> Temporary Service Changes https://wrtd.org/temporary-service-changes/ Fri, 20 Mar 2020 18:09:27 +0000 https://wfawrtdprod.wpengine.com/?p=1604 991 Norwich/Foxwoods

With the closing of Foxwoods, route 991 will end service at 6:45 PM each day.  The 10:42 PM run will not operate.  In addition, there will be no Sunday service. Service continues to terminate at the Norwich Transportation Center (no Foxwoods service).

675 Hunting Lodge Rd

Service will resume on Hunting Lodge Rd on Monday, 3/23, but will operate on a Friday schedule all week. 

Keep Others Safe

Bus drivers and fellow riders rely on members of the public to follow public health direction to not travel when sick, Our drivers and your fellow riders are relying on you to you wash hands frequently, cough or sneeze into your elbow and DO NOT TRAVEL IF YOU FEEL SICK. 

Stay Informed

These measures are temporary and we will continue to evaluate service and make modifications as deemed necessary.  Follow us on Facebook and sign up for our email list for the most up to date information.  You can also download our new RideSystems app in the Apple and Google app stores to get real-time bus locations and alerts.

]]> COVID-19 Response https://wrtd.org/covid-19-response/ Tue, 17 Mar 2020 23:15:29 +0000 https://wfawrtdprod.wpengine.com/?p=1598 WRTD is disinfecting our buses daily to keep you safe. We ask that if you are sick you do not travel. We will not have penalties for late cancellation. We will continue to operate as long as it is safe to do so, but will be altering service as needed.

Rear Door Boarding

During this time, we will be boarding all passengers through the rear door where possible. Customer requiring the wheelchair ramp or kneeler are still welcome to board through the front door.

Fare Collection & Pass Sales

We will not collect cash on our routes and will not provide transfers. We ask all customers to maintain a safe social distance from the driver of six feet where possible. We ask that all passes be purchased online in the Fares section. Dial-A-Ride and ADA paratransit will continue to collect fares as usual.

]]> New WRTD route brochure is now available https://wrtd.org/new-wrtd-route-brochure-is-now-available/ Wed, 24 Jul 2019 21:14:02 +0000 https://wfawrtdprod.wpengine.com/?p=1454 On Monday, August 19, 2019 WRTD will be implementing changes to their bus routes. The new route brochures are now available online and on buses. Brochures will be arriving at various community locations in the next few days.

One new brochure includes all route information in English and Spanish. A Chinese version is available online.

Download full English and Spanish Brochure here
Download key sections of brochure in Chinese here

Please see the corresponding pages for information about the new and revised routes.

]]> Exciting new and revised routes for the fall https://wrtd.org/exciting-new-and-revised-routes-for-the-fall/ Mon, 24 Jun 2019 22:37:54 +0000 https://wfawrtdprod.wpengine.com/?p=1301 The fall is going to be an exciting time at WRTD.  We will be implementing our schedule and route change proposal that was recently reviewed by the general public.  We will also be running a new fixed route – Hunting Lodge – which will be funded by the University of Connecticut.

View the June newsletter for more information
]]> What’s planned for WRTD? https://wrtd.org/futurewrtd-may2019/ Tue, 11 Jun 2019 12:29:11 +0000 https://wfawrtdprod.wpengine.com/?p=1289 At the beginning of May, WRTD was invited to speak on Community Access TV’s Windham Works. Representative Susan Johnson spoke with Katharine Otto, WRTD’s Shared Transportation Planner, about what has been happening at WRTD and what is hoped for the future.

Sections of interest within the video
17:00 – 24:00 – New Parking Garage and Transportation Center coming to Windham/ Willimantic
29:00 – 37:00 – Vision for WRTD, new technology and other services
37:00 – 41:00 – CT Transit Express Services to Hartford
41:00 – 45:00 – Tolling and the need for funding
45:00 – end – Vision for WRTD and route change proposal for August

]]> Stop changes at Mansfield Senior Center and Juniper Hill – Effective May 6, 2019 https://wrtd.org/stop-changes-at-mansfield-senior-center-and-juniper-hill-effective-may-6-2019/ Wed, 03 Apr 2019 19:51:10 +0000 https://wfawrtdprod.wpengine.com/?p=1189 WRTD recently acquired several longer buses for their fixed routes. Unfortunately these buses cannot safely serve the existing bus stop location at the Mansfield Senior Center.

The following changes will go into effect on Monday, May 6, 2019:

  • New stop location – Maple Road next to crosswalk and Wright’s Way intersection (Permanent change)
  • New stop order – The bus will now stop at the Senior Center BEFORE going to Juniper Hill. It will not stop when travelling back. (Permanent Change)
  • Additional stops – Juniper Hill will be served every time Mansfield Senior Center is served (so the bus can safely turn around). (Temporary Change)

For more information, please refer to our bus posters – Mansfield Senior Center and Juniper Hill.

]]> Fare change effective on May 6, 2019 | Cambio de Tarifas de WRTD efectivas desde el 1 de mayo de 2019 | 温德姆地区交通局票价变动将于2019年5月6日起生效 https://wrtd.org/fare-change-effective-on-may-6-2019/ Fri, 01 Mar 2019 19:31:14 +0000 https://wfawrtdprod.wpengine.com/?p=1122 WRTD will be implementing new fares on Monday, May 6, 2019.  This move follows a period of public outreach and comment period in January 2019. The biggest change is the introduction of the new Ten Punch Pass.  This one pass can be used for fixed routes, Dial-A-Ride and ADA, providing significant discounts and flexibility for riders. 

Click here for the press release and fare list

More details about the new fares and passes will be released over the next month at www.wrtd.org/fares, through the WRTD listserv, facebook, twitter and other sources.  Information can also be mailed upon request.  If you have questions, please email info@wrtd.org or call 860-456-2223

Comunicado de Prensa
Cambio de Tarifas de WRTD efectivas desde el 1 de mayo de 2019

La Región Distrital de Tránsito de la Región de Windham (WRTD, por sus siglas en inglés) implementará nuevas tarifas el lunes, 6 de mayo de 2019. Esta decisión viene después de un periodo de consulta pública y comentarios en enero de 2019.

El cambio más grande es la presentación del Pase de Diez Perforaciones. Este pase puede ser usado en rutas fijas, Dial-A-Ride y ADA, proveyendo descuentos significativos y flexibilidad para los usuarios.

Cambio de Tarifas

Más detalles sobre las nuevas tarifas y pases serán publicados en el transcurso del siguiente mes en www.wrtd.org/fares, a través de la lista de WRTD, Facebook, Twitter y otras fuentes. La información pueden enviarse correo si lo requiere. Si tiene preguntas, por favor escriba un correo a info@wrtd.org o llame al 860-456-2223.

温德姆地区交通局票价变动将于2019年5月6日起生效

温德姆地区交通局(WRTD)将于2019年5月6日起开始采用新的票价。  此举在2019年1月公众宣传和评论期之后实施。

最大的变动是引入了“十孔通行证”。  这款通行证可用于固定线路、Dial-A-Ride及ADA线路，为乘客提供大幅折扣和极大的灵活性。 

票价变动

更多关于新票价和通行证的细节可在下个月前往www.wrtd.org/fares查询，通过WRTD的服务清单、Facebook网站、Twitter及其他渠道发布。  如有需求，我们也可将具体信息发至您的邮箱。  如果有任何疑问，请发送邮件至info@wrtd.org，或者拨打860-456-2223

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