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New plan set to roll out May 30

CINCINNATI – Metro will host three virtual public meetings this March to present and receive final public comments on Phase 1 of the proposed Reinventing Metro Plan, which will roll out on May 30 of this year.

The Reinventing Metro Plan focuses on transportation improvements that will ultimately boost the region’s economic development and vibrancy through improved connections to jobs and new employment centers, increased frequency, expanded service hours, new routes and enhanced customer amenities.

As part of Phase I, nine routes will see major improvements to make using public transportation easier and more convenient. Changes to Rts. 4, 11, 16, 17, 20, 33, 43, 46 and 78 will include increased frequency, more weekend service and several routes with 24-hour service.

“We’re committed to delivering on our promise of creating a new and improved transit system that connects more people to jobs, medical services and education and that enhances our region’s economic vitality,” said Darryl Haley, CEO & General Manager of Metro. “That’s why it’s so important to us that we take the time to hear from the community each step along the way to ensure it continues to reflect their evolving needs and wants.”

The public is invited to attend virtual meetings on the following dates to learn more about the Reinventing Metro plan improvements going into effect on May 30 and beyond: 

• Tuesday, March 2, at 6 p.m.
• Wednesday, March 3, at 12 p.m.
• Thursday, March 11, at 6 p.m.

In January and February, Metro hosted eight virtual community meetings and invited riders to participate in an online survey to share their feedback on proposed improvements for each route. The upcoming presentations reflect the feedback and suggestions made by the public during those presentations and via customer surveys. The survey will remain open until March 3. 

 
How to Comment

Comments may be submitted by March 3, 2021, via:

• Online: www.go-metro.com
• Fax: (513) 632-9202
• Mail: SORTA Reinventing Metro Comments, 525 Vine Street, Suite 500, Cincinnati, OH 45202
• All comments received using the above methods by 5 p.m. on March 3, 2021, will become part of the official public meeting record.

 Comments also may be submitted via email to ReinventingMetro@Go-Metro.com. All comments received by email before 11:59 p.m. on March 11, 2021, will become part of the official public meeting record.

Learn more about the Reinventing Metro plan at ReinventingMetro.com.

Metro is a non-profit, tax-funded public service of the Southwest Ohio Regional Transit Authority, providing about 13.5 million rides per year. Learn more about Metro at www.go-metro.com.