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Cincinnati Metro to Celebrate ‘Ohio Loves Transit Week’

February 07, 2025

CINCINNATI — In celebration of “Ohio Loves Transit Week” from February 9-15, Cincinnati Metro will participate alongside the Ohio Public Transit Association (OPTA) and transit networks statewide to highlight the…
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$4.9 Million Grant Awarded to Cincinnati Metro for New Hybrid-Electric Buses

January 24, 2025

CINCINNATI — On Friday, January 17, 2025, the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) and Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (OEPA) announced the award of $4.9 million in grant funds from the…
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Metro CEO Darryl Haley to Retire in June After Nearly Two Decades of Service to the Transit Agency

January 21, 2025

After 19 years of dedicated service to Metro, including the last five years as CEO & General Manager, Darryl Haley has announced plans to retire on June 1, 2025.

Cincinnati Metro Receives Horace Sudduth Progressive Business Award

January 16, 2025

Award honors sustained leadership in diversity, including supplier diversity and workforce development.

Metro Procedures And Resources For Winter Weather Disruptions

January 03, 2025

In the event of winter weather service disruptions, Metro has multiple resources at customers’ disposal to stay up-to-date on the status of their trip.

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Metro To Operate Regular Weekday Schedules On President’S Day As Part Of Boosted Holiday Service

February 17, 2023

All Metro fixed-route and Access paratransit service will operate regular weekday schedules on President's Day, Monday, Feb. 20th, as part of the agency's new and more robust holiday service.
Metro Boosts Partnership with Transit Union with New Director of Labor Relations

Metro Boosts Partnership With Transit Union With New Director Of Labor Relations

February 14, 2023

In the role, Mr. James Hubbard will play a critical part in facilitating and maintaining Metro’s relationship with its union employees and the Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) Local 627 chapter.
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Metro Hosting Workshops For Public Input On New Bus Rapid Transit Service

February 13, 2023

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.
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Metro Joins Transit Agencies, State & Local Leaders To Celebrate Ohio Loves Transit Week

February 03, 2023

From Feb. 5 through Feb. 11, Metro will celebrate our elected officials and stakeholders as well as our communities and riders during Ohio Loves Transit Week.
ODOT, Ohio: EPA Award Metro $1.9 Million Grant for New Clean-Diesel Buses

Odot, Ohio Epa Award Metro $1.9 Million Grant For New, Clean-Diesel Buses

January 25, 2023

The four new, clean-diesel vehicles will assist Metro’s ongoing plan to revitalize its fleet with newer, more fuel-efficient vehicles that work to lower their engines’ overall carbon footprint.
SORTA board elects 2023 leadership and welcomes new trustee

Sorta Board Elects 2023 Leadership & Welcomes New Trustee

January 24, 2023

Kreg Keesee and Alyson Beridon were re-elected as the SORTA Board of Trustees' chair and vice chair, respectively. The Board also welcomed new member, Dan Driehaus.
Metro Access suspends fare collection during Hamilton county snow emergency

Metro, Access Suspend Fare Collection During Hamilton County Snow Emergency

January 22, 2023

Metro and Access paratransit will continue service through inclement winter weather, but customers should be prepared for possible detours and/or delays in service.
Metro awards $39.2 million in second round of transit infrastructure fund grants

Metro Awards $39.2 Million In 2nd Round Of Transit Infrastructure Fund Grants

January 18, 2023

Thirty-six transit-related infrastructure projects across 25 Hamilton County communities this year will receive a combined $39.2 million in new funding from Metro's second round of Transit Infrastructure Fund grants.
Hamilton Ave and Reading road are greater Cincinnati regions first BRT corridors

Metro Announces Hamilton Avenue & Reading Road As Greater Cincinnati Region’S First-Ever Brt Corridors

January 17, 2023

Metro is pleased to announce that Hamilton Avenue and Reading Road will receive the region’s first Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) services.
Metro hosts career fair in January

New Year, New Career! Metro To Host Career Fair On Jan. 12

January 09, 2023

After paid training, new Metro operators earn a base-pay of more than $45,000 annually, with better wages, benefits and scheduling than ever before in Metro's history.
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Metro To Suspend Fare Collection During December 2022 Winter Storm

December 22, 2022

In anticipation of the severe winter weather expected this evening, all Metro and Access service will suspend fare collection beginning at 6 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 22 through Sunday, Dec. 25.

Metro To Observe Christmas And New Year’S Holidays With Revamped Holiday Service

December 19, 2022

Recognizing that not all holidays mean a day off work in numerous industries that rely on public transit, Metro earlier this year reinvented its approach to holiday service.