The Metro Regional Transit Authority is getting key elected officials to ride the bus Monday as part of a program called "Official-ly Onboard."

Metro Executive Director Dawn Distler will meet Akron Mayor Dan Horrigan, Cuyahoga Falls Mayor Don Walters and County Executive Ilene Shapiro for rides in the morning, midday and afternoon, respectively.

The goal is to highlight the importance of public transit in each community, the Akron-based public bus company said.

“There’s no better way to get around,” Distler said in a prepared statement. “We’re excited to host what we hope will be the first of many Metro rides with officials working in the county we proudly serve.”