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The purpose of the workshops is to garner input from the public on various components of BRT implementation including station locations, station features, connections, and transit-oriented development (TOD) opportunities.

CINCINNATI – Metro is hosting workshops as part of its Step II outreach for the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) study focused on the two corridors selected to receive the region’s first BRT services – Reading Road and Hamilton Avenue. The purpose of the workshops is to garner input from the public on various components of BRT implementation including station locations, station features, connections, and transit-oriented development (TOD) opportunities.

The workshops will include an overview presentation about the BRT study and the two initial corridors implementing BRT, plans for service enhancements along the other two corridors studied (Glenway Avenue and Montgomery Road), benefits of BRT, TOD opportunities, and Reinventing Metro initiatives.

In addition, a series of interactive activity stations designed to collect input as well as FAQs/fact sheet and comment cards will be available at the workshops.

Four workshops will take place along the selected corridors, with two along Reading Road and two along Hamilton Avenue, including the Uptown area (all workshops will be held from 5:30-7:00 p.m.):

– Feb. 21: College Hill Recreation Center, 5545 Belmont Avenue
– Feb. 22: The Factory, 1546 Knowlton Street
– Feb. 23: Corryville Recreation Center, 2823 Eden Avenue
– Feb. 27: Community Action Agency, 1740 Langdon Farm Road

To attend the workshops, please sign up on the BRT Study website. A light meal will be provided, and workshop participants will also receive a bus pass from Metro.

The BRT study team will also create a public input survey tool to provide participants the opportunity to give feedback on the information shared in-person at the workshops. The survey will be available online at MetroBRTStudy.com starting February 20 and will close March 3, 2023.

“We’re excited to once again engage with the public to gather even more feedback about BRT and what features riders would like to see implemented along the first two corridors selected, as well as their thoughts on service enhancement to the other two corridors that we studied,” said Darryl Haley, CEO & General Manager of Metro. “Our goal is to ensure fast, convenient, equitable transit for Greater Cincinnati and Hamilton County, and the information we glean through public engagement is crucial to our ability to do that.”

BRT systems improve travel times through the use of frequent service, limited bus stops, smart traffic signals, and dedicated bus lanes where possible. Enhanced stations offering same-level entry improve accessibility for all riders while paid-in-advance fare systems reduce wait times when boarding vehicles. In addition, BRT systems can support economic growth by encouraging equitable transit-oriented development around BRT stations. As with all of Metro’s services, the use of BRT will help reduce local congestion and vehicle emissions, thus improving local air quality and reducing noise levels.

BRT is one of many initiatives being implemented throughout Southwest Ohio through the Reinventing Metro program. With the passage of the Hamilton County tax levy in 2020, additional funding was established to support these bold new transit innovations. BRT and the additional corridor enhancements are part of a plan to help grow the regional economy and better connect communities to jobs, education, health care, services, recreation, and entertainment.

Additional information about BRT, Metro’s BRT Study, and other ways to participate in the process are available on the BRT Study website.