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It`s Ohio Loves Transit Week!
To celebrate, we`ve partnered with the Ohio Public Transit Association and prepared some interesting facts about Ohio`s transit system to share throughout the week!
Ohio’s transit systems provide nearly 71 million trips each year — with Metro contributing 13.6 million rides to that total in 2024. Businesses, communities, individuals, and families–everyone benefits from public transportation, an essential service that enhances economic development, ensures sustainable lifestyles and a higher quality of life.
To thank existing riders and encourage new riders to give Metro a try, Metro will hand out a limited number of free ride tickets at noon on Thursday, Feb. 13, at Government Square and Fountain Square.
Riders of Metro are encouraged to share on social media how public transit impacts their lives using the hashtag #OhioLovesTransit.
Next in Metro`s "Hidden Gem" series we bring you the Lucky Cat Museum!
Take route 11 or 43 over to the Lucky Cat Museum! This museum finds its home in Essex Studios alongside 100 other artists in the community. This museum collects an assortment of the Lucky Cat figurine weather plastic, wood, stone or metal. Currently they hold over 2,000 creations but the collection is ever growing. While your visit is free, they are always accepting donations.
The shop is located at 2511 Essex Place, Suite 150 Cincinnati, OH. It`s open Wednesday through Saturday from 3 - 6 p.m.
Please schedule your visit here: https://app.squarespacescheduling.com/schedule/0c9331c3/appointment/23172634/calendar/5569008
Throwback to when Metro employees competed in the Metro Transit Bus Rodeo circa 1986!
The first rodeo was hosted in 1975 before the American Public Transit Association (APTA) adapted it into an international competition. Operators who competed tested their driving skills by navigating an obstacle course and could even advance to the state, regional, or international contests.
Happy Birthday to Rosa Parks, who would have turned 112 today.
Her quiet courage on a Montgomery bus in 1955 ignited a movement that reshaped history. In 1999, Metro honored her legacy when then-CEO Paul Jablonski presented her with a `Lifetime Metro Bus Pass`—a symbolic gesture recognizing her profound impact on public transit and the fight for equality. Today, we celebrate her enduring legacy and the path she paved for generations to come.
Abi is a mother who, like any parent, wants her son to have independence. Tai was born legally blind, which means driving may never be part of his future. But thanks to Metro’s commitment to safety and accessibility, she knows he has a way to travel on his own.
For Abi, Metro is more than just transportation—it’s the peace of mind that Tai will always have the freedom to get where he needs to go, safely and independently.