The pilot aims to offer seamless, one-seat regional paratransit rides for ADA-certified individuals within three-quarters of a mile from a Cincinnati Metro, TANK or BCRTA fixed...
A study conducted by Benesch analyzed existing transit conditions, service impacts of relocating on Cincinnati Metro’s operations and ridership and alternative locations within...
The new agreement offers increased wages and benefits for Cincinnati Metro's dedicated fixed-route union staff, which includes bus operators, maintenance workers and associated...
The agreement covers various transit initiatives, including roads, integrated and user-friendly mobility applications, connected and real-time mobility systems and autonomous ...
Haley discusses the steps Cincinnati Metro is taking to improve its infrastructure for BRT, the transition to a full zero-emissions fleet and efforts to maintain safety on its...
This week’s transit update includes videos from TriMet, the Southwest Ohio Regional Transit Authority, Metropolitan Transit System, Metro Transit, Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority...
Metro celebrated its 40th anniversary as Cincinnati’s public transportation service provider on Aug. 15. Metro hosted a community event at Fountain Square (downtown Cincinnati...
MTC’s Board approved resolution to transition the Clipper® START pilot program to an ongoing fare product while Cincinnati Metro’s Board of Trustees have approved a new fare structure...
Episode nine of the ITP is all about flying high and digging deep, as Gavin Jenkins discusses UAS technology with Sinan Abood from MassDOT while Brandon Lewis talks with Khaled...
BATA received four Ford Transit electric vans, Cincinnati Metro has placed 10 hybrid-electric buses into service and SMRT received four New Flyer Xcelsior 35-foot electric buses...
Paul Grether, manager of Rail Services for the Southwest Ohio Regional Transit Authority (Cincinnati Metro) is managing Metro’s involvement in the Cincinnati Streetcar Project...
Jones is currently Cincinnati Metro's spokesperson and is responsible for functions that promote and spread awareness around the transit system’s initiatives and service offerings...
The grant will allow the agency to purchase four diesel-electric hybrid transit buses, which will replace four diesel-powered buses that have been in service since 2013.
The bus shelter improvements create enhanced access and ease of use for Cincinnati Metro riders, as well as promote a sense of place and connection for residents and visitors ...
In this role, Spraul will be responsible for delivering Metro’s fixed-route, Access Paratransit and MetroNow! on-demand services to ensure operational excellence.
The new service along Route 43 will provide 24-hour service to the Galbraith Road Greyhound/Barons Bus station seven days a week, as frequently as every 30 minutes during peak...
MetroNow! will provide accessible, on-demand and localized mobility service for all, including connections to Cincinnati Metro's network; by the end of 2023, four additional zones...
In the role, Hubbard will play a critical part in facilitating and maintaining Cincinnati Metro’s relationship with its union employees and the ATU Local 627 chapter
The funding comes on the heels of additional grants awarded to Cincinnati Metro earlier this year to diversify its energy usage by replacing aging transit vehicles and infrastructure...
The event served as an annual meeting; a report to the community on recent accomplishments and future plans; an education in regional and national transportation trends and a ...
Cincinnati Metro has identified four potential BRT corridors and will start service on two of them as the first step toward building a regional BRT network.
Systemwide ridership is now exceeding 80 percent of Cincinnati Metro's pre-pandemic (2019) monthly average, with some routes having surpassed pre-COVID levels.
Employees came together to recognize 110 operators and maintenance employees who achieved performance and safety milestones in 2021 at the transit agency’s 49th Annual Safety ...
The goal is to provide connectivity and access to public transportation where Cincinnati Metro’s fixed-route service is limited or not feasible due to population density or vehicle...
He spearheaded this year’s launch of the agency’s long-range service improvement plan, Reinventing Metro, and developed the transit authority’s five-year, comprehensive strategic...
Thirty transit-related infrastructure projects in 22 communities throughout Hamilton County, Ohio, will receive funding from SORTA's Transit Infrastructure Fund.
With more transit agencies seeking contactless and low-touch ticketing solutions, this move ensures that cash-paying riders will have access to touch-free services.
In this role, she will be responsible for overseeing the transit agency’s $121.5 million operating budget, capital program, grants administration, financial reporting, treasury...
The transit provider recognized 114 employees who earned safety awards, inducted two operators into the 2 million mile club and honored three team members as Employees of the ...
Cincinnati Metro Vice President of Safety & Security/Chief Safety Officer TJ Thorn has been named as an Associate Instructor for the Transportation Safety Institute (TSI), Transit...
For the third time, Cincinnati Metro has received the top honor among mid-size transit systems for security excellence from the American Public Transportation Association.
A 26-year Cincinnati Metro operator, Orlando King, was recognized at the Ohio Public Transit Association’s 2018 Conference for his role in coming to the aid of a child in need...
In honor of Transit Driver Appreciation Day, observed on March 16, Cincinnati Metro is spotlighting the great work its nearly 500 bus operators do every day.
John Edmondson has joined Cincinnati Metro as director of procurement. He is responsible for the day-to-day management of Metro’s procurement department.
Cincinnati Metro received two regional public relations awards at the annual Cincinnati Blacksmith Awards, hosted by the Public Relations Society of America Cincinnati Chapter...
Twenty-six-year Cincinnati Metro Operator Orlando King was recognized by the Southwest Ohio Regional Transit Authority board for his quick thinking in rescuing a child along his...
Adriene Hairston, MS, SHRM-SCP, has joined Cincinnati Metro as vice president of human resources. She is responsible for overseeing Metro’s Human Resources department and organizational...
Cincinnati Metro will join transit agencies around the country on June 15 for the 12th Annual Dump the Pump Day, which encourages people to ride public transportation instead ...
Queen City Bikes “Bicycle Santa” made a special trip to helped Cincinnati Metro CEO & General Manager Dwight A. Ferrell thank riders with an early Christmas present.
Cincinnati Metro riders will notice major upgrades on several express routes with the addition of 22 new commuter-style buses that will go into service on Monday, Dec. 5.
Southwest Ohio Regional Transit Authority board members and Metro leadership are presenting the “State of Metro” to area community councils and other leadership and civic groups...
Gary Greenberg, a shareholder with the law firm of Denlinger, Rosenthal and Greenberg Co. has been appointed to the Southwest Ohio Regional Transit Authority’s board of trustees...
To much anticipation and fanfare, the Cincinnati Bell Connector streetcar opened to the public on Sept. 9, after a grand opening dedication ceremony held in the historic Washington...
As Cincinnatians prepare for the grand opening of the Cincinnati Streetcar on Sept. 9, bicyclists are encouraged to educate themselves on bike safety along the streetcar route...
Advertising Vehicles - which has the contract with the Southwest Ohio Regional Transit Authority to sell the naming rights and advertising on the Cincinnati Streetcar - has announced...
With a streetcar station immediately in front of its Over the Rhine location, Rhinegeist has made a two-year commitment to buy advertising on all five Cincinnati Streetcar vehicles...
On Thursday, June 16 from 10 a.m. until about 2 p.m., Southwest Ohio Regional Transit Authority and Transdev staff will take part in a Cincinnati Streetcar full-scale emergency...
Metro displayed its oldest bus in operation on May 19 in an effort to highlight the nation’s urgent need to consistently invest and maintain its aging infrastructure, including...
Advertising Vehicles - which has the contract with the Southwest Ohio Regional Transit Authority to sell the naming rights and advertising on the Cincinnati Streetcar - has secured...
On Earth Day Cincinnati Metro will celebrate its one-year anniversary as part of a national transit environmental commitment with the American Public Transportation Association...
Looking to have a good time while learning how to ride Metro? Take a “Late Night Test Ride” on the Metro entertainment bus on Saturday, April 23 between 8 p.m.-2 a.m.
Cincinnati Metro and Uber Cincinnati announced a partnership that will help make it easier for riders to get to and from bus stops throughout the city.
The Southwest Ohio Regional Transit Authority (SORTA) has re-elected Jason Dunn as chair of the SORTA board for 2016. Ken Reed was re-elected vice chair.Dunn is director of multicultura...
The Southwest Ohio Regional Transit Authority (SORTA) received the highest form of recognition in the area of governmental accounting and financial reporting from the Government...
On Dec. 14, the Amalgamated Transit Union Local 627 membership voted to approve a labor contract with Metro (243 to 64), effective Nov. 1, 2015-Oct. 31, 2018. The current contract...
At the 2015 State of Metro annual meeting Dec. 11, Metro announced ways that it is reinventing transit in the community, including construction of a new Oakley transit center ...
Cincinnati Metro received two of the Cincinnati Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America’s highest awards during its recent Blacksmith Awards Dinner. The Blacksmith ...
Dozens of Cincinnatians stood along the streetcar route this past week waiting to catch a glimpse of Cincinnati’s first streetcar since 1951 rolling along the tracks on its own...