This special event marks the groundbreaking of the new RTS Eastside Transfer Station, a hub that will bring routes together and improve connections for riders across East Gainesville. It’s also a chance to see the progress RTS has made from new buses on the road to award-winning maintenance to upgrades at bus stops throughout the community.
When: Friday, October 23, 2026, at 10:00 a.m.
Where: SE 20th Street & SE 6th Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32641
(Just south of UF Health Urgent Care Center – Eastside)
Event highlights
- Eastside Transfer Station Groundbreaking. Be there as we break ground on a new transit hub designed to make trips easier and better connected for East Gainesville residents.
- 27 New 40-Foot Transit Buses. Get an up-close look at the newest additions to the RTS fleet, featuring a mix of electric, hybrid, and diesel buses.
- ASE Blue Seal of Excellence. Celebrate the RTS Maintenance team, recognized with the ASE Blue Seal of Excellence for its commitment to professional, certified service.
- RTS Plus Performance and Service Updates. Hear how RTS Plus is performing and serving riders.
- Bus Stop Improvement Program, Phase I, II & III. Learn about the next round of upgrades coming to bus stops across the community.
- Solar Parking Canopy. See how RTS is putting clean energy to work with a new solar parking canopy.