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CANTON TRANSIT
SARTA INFORMATION
Official Web site of the Stark Area Regional Transit Authority.In 1971, the Stark Area Regional Transit Authority became responsible for all transit lines in the Canton/Stark County area. The last streetcars ran in 1931.
CANTON TRANSIT HISTORY
In 1884, the Canton Street Railway Co. introduced horse car service in Canton. For many years, the streetcar system was part of the Northern Ohio Traction & Light Co., which also operated interurban lines from Cleveland through Akron and Canton, and points south.
STREETCAR MAP
Map showing streetcar system at its peak.
TRANSIT ROUTES - PAST AND PRESENT
Many of today's bus routes in Canton have histories which can be traced back to streetcars, and even horse cars.
STREETCAR ROSTER
Streetcars operated in Canton until 1931.
BUS ROSTER
Buses have operated in Canton since 1923.
CANTON TRANSIT FACILITIES
The main carhouse in Canton was located at 1501 West Tuscarawas Ave., on Canton's west side, and was opened in 1903. In addition, the North Canton carhouse was in use from 1902 to 1928. The main carhouse first accommodated buses in 1924, and housed its last streetcars in 1931. The facility was used as a bus garage during the years of National City Lines ownership.
Some information for this page is from "The N. O. T. & L. Story", the Central Electric Railfans' Association (CERA) Bulletin 109, by James M. Blower and Robert S. Korach.
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