In October, the route 1 will become the new Route 1 – The One for fun. The new route will include minor routing changes to better serve the many arts, parks, museums and entertainment venues in Cincinnati. More... |
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August 27, 2010 - This morning, the Southwest Ohio Regional Transit Authority board of trustees appointed a committee to oversee the search for a new Metro CEO. More...
Effective immediately, Tom Hock, President and CEO of Professional Transit Management LLC (PTM), will serve as interim CEO of Metro. This temporary arrangement will occur until a new CEO is selected. More... |
 AUGUST 15 SERVICE CHANGE
Updated schedules are available for the quarterly service change, which took effect Sunday, August 15. Only four routes are affected this quarter:
Click the route names above to download a schedule. Read the press release here. |
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Vote for your favorite story in Metro’s Tell Us Your Story Contest. Read the written stories, watch the videos and vote for the ones you like best for a chance to win a prize. More...
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The first week in August often brings the hottest temperatures of the year. Hot weather increases the chances of smog and its health effects. On Thursday, Aug. 5, Cincinnati Metro is doing its part to combat smog with the addition of three hybrid buses to its fleet. More... |
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Mayor Mark Mallory received a call from US Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood this morning to announce that Cincinnati has received a $25 million federal Urban Circulator grant for the Streetcar project. More... |
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Starting June 25, you can only order passes online for the next month through the 25th of the current month. This change has been enacted in order to better reflect processing and shipping times necessary for you to receive your pass by the 1st of the month for which the pass is valid. For example, July 25th will be the last day you can order an August pass online. If you require an August pass after this date, then you will need to purchase one in-person at a retail outlet. You can purchase a pass through walk-in sales at a retail outlet through the 10th of the month for which the pass is valid. Click here for a list of retail outlet locations.. |
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Metro riders may take a free shuttle to the new Social Security office at 10205 Reading Road from Rt. 43 and Rt. 78. More... |
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Metro has partnered with govibrant to make healthy living easier in Cincinnati. More... |
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SORTA Board Chair Melody Sawyer Richardson's weekly letter to friends of Metro provides a look into her view of public transporation in Cincinnati. More... |
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RT. 72 KINGS ISLAND DIRECT SERVICE
This fall Metro continues to operate the Rt. 72 Kings Island Direct Service. This service will operate:
- Weekends only from Sunday, August 15 through Sunday, October 31, 2010
The Rt. 72 Kings Island Direct Service will continue to use the $2.25 fare until October 31, 2010.
This service is funded by a Federal Jobs Access and Reverse Commute (JARC) grant. |
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Below is our Twitter feed, where you will find up-to-the-minute emergency detour information. If you have any difficulty seeing the information below (e.g., if your company firewall blocks Twitter, if you are using a Blackberry or other unsupported device or browser, or if you only see a few most recent posts), then try accessing the info on our detours and events blog, here.
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TEMPORARY STOP CLOSURES:
Due to work in the street, the bus stop on Montgomery Rd. at Dana OUTBOUND will be taken out of service until further notice. This will affect Route 4 Outbound and Route 31 Westbound, leaving the layover.
LONG TERM DETOURS:
Through October
Galbraith Road Closure and construction
Route Affected: 41
WESTBOUND:
Via Northbend R-Daly, L-Galbraith, to reg route.
EASTBOUND:
Via Losantiville R-Elbrook, L-Bremon,t L-Hammel, R-Losantiville, to reg route.
STOP RELOCATION:
the inbound bus stop on Reading at Summit has been permanently removed from service. Signs have been posted directing customers to the new bus stop at Summit Plaza, before the traffic signal on Reading Road.
Route Affected: 43
The inbound bus stop on Hamilton Avenue at Llanfair has been relocated to the far side of the street, just south of Llanfair, in front of the dry cleaner.
Route Affected: 17
SPECIAL EVENT DETOURS:
Every Thursday through October 4pm-7pm
Madeira Farmers Market
Route Affected: 2X
Click here for specific detour information.
Sat., Aug. 28, 2010 4pm-9pm
Beacon Street Block Party
Route Affected: 24
Click here for specific detour information.
Fri., Sept. 10, 2010 6pm - 12am
Sat., Sept. 11, 2010 11am - 12am
Sun., Sept. 12, 2010 11am - 10pm
Beer Fest
Routes Affected: 1, 6, 10, 27, 28, 32 and 49
Click here for specific detour information.
Sun., Sept. 19, 2010 8:30am - 11am
Panerathon
Routes Affected: 51 Eastbound and 69 Inbound
Click here for specific detour information.
Wed., Oct. 6, 2010 9am - 1:30pm
Fire Fighters Memorial
Route Affected: 49 Outbound
Click here for specific detour information. |
 METRO’S 2010 COMMUNITY REPORT (2.9MB PDF DOWNLOAD)
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