Ohio Loves Transit Week Celebrated February 16–20, 2026
In recognition of the week, Buckeye Southeast Transit will be offering free fares on February 18–19 for all in-county rides, based on availability, for the general public. Residents may schedule rides by contacting Buckeye Southeast Transit at 740-962-9125.
Ohio Loves Transit Week is celebrated to recognize the vital role of public transit in enhancing mobility, supporting economic development, and improving the quality of life across Ohio. It encourages riders to show their appreciation for public transit and highlights the economic return on investment in transit services.
We are also pleased to share that the Noble County Commissioners have officially signed a proclamation declaring February 16–20 as Ohio Loves Transit Week in Noble County.
Additionally, Julia Hinzman and Kelly Isaly of Buckeye Hills Regional Council will be attending Legislative Day on February 17 at the Statehouse, where they will be meeting with representatives to discuss the importance of public transit and the impact it has on our communities.
Below is the proclamation signed by Noble County Commissioners Brian Carter, Floyd Allen Fraley and Gary Saling.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE NOBLE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WHEREAS Ohio’s 67 urban and rural public transit agencies which serve 70 counties across the state will observe the eighth annual Ohio Loves Transit Week from February 16 through February 20, 2026; WHEREAS during this week transit agencies sponsor events and activities to encourage ridership and to educate the public, elected officials, community leaders, and the media about the many contributions public transportation makes to Ohio’s economy and to the quality of life in communities across the state; WHEREAS Buckeye Southeast Transit enhances the quality of life in Noble County by providing reliable, affordable, convenient mobility services the public wants, needs, and deserves; WHEREAS Ohioans depend on public transit every day to get to work, school medical appointments, shopping centers, parks, libraries, entertainment venues, and countless other destinations; WHEREAS Ohio’s public transit agencies provide more than 70,000,000 rides per year, including rides for seniors and people with disabilities; WHEREAS public transportation in Ohio is a $1 billion industry that directly employs thousands of people and creates tens of thousands of private-sector jobs; WHEREAS the nearly $1 billion invested in public transit generates $4 billion in economic activity in Ohio each year; WHEREAS public transit reduces wear and tear on public roads, highways, and bridges and eases traffic congestion; WHEREAS public transit’s development and deployment of vehicles powered by alternative fuels, including natural gas produced in Ohio, protects the environment, reduces America’s reliance on foreign oil, and has enabled the state to become a national leader in green energy R&D, investment, and job creation; WHEREAS the existence of robust public transit service has become a prerequisite for companies seeking to expand or relocate facilities and/or operations; WHEREAS public transit’s continued commitment to provide the mobility services Ohioans want, need, and deserve is worthy of recognition; now therefore be it RESOLVED that the Noble County Commissioners do hereby recognize February 16 through February 20, 2026, as Ohio Loves Transit Week and encourage all residents to participate in the events taking place during the week and on February 17, 2026, Ohio Loves Transit Day in Columbus at the Ohio Statehouse, public transit advocacy day, to celebrate knowledge the importance of public transit in our community.
