About RTA
Your connection to all corners of Central Maryland.
The Regional Transportation Agency of Central Maryland (RTA) is your connection to all corners of the region — providing safe, reliable and accessible public transportation.
What we do
RTA operates fixed-route bus service and RTA Mobility paratransit across Howard County, Anne Arundel County, northern Prince George’s County and the City of Laurel, connecting riders to jobs, school, healthcare, shopping and community. For the full story of how the agency came together, see Who We Are.
Our mission
To enhance the quality of life in Central Maryland by delivering accessible, dependable and sustainable transportation that links people to the places that matter most.
Our values
- Safety first — for our riders, our team and our community.
- Accessibility — service that works for everyone, regardless of ability.
- Reliability — on-time, dependable trips you can plan your day around.
- Stewardship — a cleaner fleet and a smaller environmental footprint.
14Bus routes
4Partner jurisdictions
7 daysA week of service
100%ADA-accessible fleet