Bus on Shoulder

Metro at Government Square downtown.Since 2008, Metro buses have been using the left shoulder on I-71 to beat traffic congestion and provide a faster commute.

  • Bus may only use shoulder when traffic is moving at 30 mh or slower
  • Buses may only go 15 mph faster than traffic with a maximum speed of 35 mph
  • Rts. 71, 71X and 72 only
  • A12-miles of I-71 north and southbound from Kenwood Road to Western Row Road (Kings Island)
  • Can only use left shoulder
  • Signs posted to alert motories to presence of buses in shoulder lanes
  • Offered in partnership with the Ohio Department of Transportation, ARTIMIS and the Federal Highway Administration

Buses on the shoulder help to:Metro at Government Square downtown.Metro at Government Square downtown.

  • Reduce traffic congestion
  • Increase ridership by providing a faster commute
  • Maximize capacity of highway
SERVICE ALERTS
  • Re: 20 Detour -

    detour was lifted this morning around 5:45 am, thanks! Sheila Stanfill 5/17/2013 8:51 PM The route 20will have to...

  • Re: KUGLER MILL RD CLOSED, RT 3X -

    the detour has been lifted, RT 3X can resume reg rt. Kym Jackson 5/13/2013 7:11 AM Kugler Mill Rd will be closed for...

  • DETOURS IN THE CBD AREA -

    DUE TO THE OTR 5K RACE MAIN/CENTRAL PKWY WAS CLOSED FOR RTS 17,19,24,39, OUTBOUND ONLY: VIA-MAIN L-CENTRAL PKWY...

  • Re: Marburg/Alamo, RT 41 westbound. -

    per car 1, detour has been lifted. Kym Jackson 5/15/2013 12:29 PM Due to work in the street, the westbound trips will...

  • 20 Detour -

    The route 20will have to detour both directions beginning at 9pm Friday May 17th thru Monday May 20th at 5am. 20...

  • Re: 64 Laffeuille Detour -

    Detour lifted in both directions. Regular route.

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