Month: March 2022

  • Sorta Seeking Applications For Second Round Of Transit Infrastructure Fund Grants

    In last year’s inaugural round of grants, SORTA awarded $227 million – including $205 million over the next 25 years for the Western Hills Viaduct replacement – to 30 projects across 22 Hamilton County communities. CINCINNATI – The Southwest Ohio Regional Transit Authority (SORTA) is excited to begin accepting applications next month for the second…

  • Metro Fare-Free Week Yields Highest Weekday Ridership Since Covid-19 Pandemic Began

    Metro provided more weekday trips on average throughout last week’s fare-free promotion than at any other time since the COVID-19 pandemic began in March 2020. CINCINNATI – Metro provided more weekday trips on average throughout last week’s fare-free promotion than at any other time since the COVID-19 pandemic began in March 2020. Additionally, weekend ridership…

  • Sorta Board Appoints Three New Members To Everybody Rides Metro Board Of Directors

    The Southwest Ohio Regional Transit Authority (SORTA) Board of Trustees at its March meeting Tuesday appointed three new members to the non-profit Everybody Rides Metro Board of Directors – Kelly Smith-Trondle, Sonja Taylor and Erik Thomas. CINCINNATI – The Southwest Ohio Regional Transit Authority (SORTA) Board of Trustees at its March meeting Tuesday appointed three…

  • Metro Driving Operator Recruitment Campaign With Upcoming Hiring Event

    Metro has planned a career fair on Thursday, March 17 from 4-7 p.m. at our Queensgate Division. CINCINNATI – There’s never been a better time to come onboard as a bus operator, now that the Southwest Ohio Regional Transit Authority and the Amalgamated Transit Union Local 627 have struck a new agreement, guaranteeing better pay,…

  • Ride Free And Get To Know Metro As Gas Prices Soar

    All Metro and Access rides will operate fare-free from Sunday, March 20, through Saturday, March 26, to assist commuters struggling to accommodate rising gas prices. CINCINNATI – You know what hasn’t increased an average of 60 cents over the last two weeks? The cost of riding Metro! That’s why next week Metro will be out…

  • Fta Awards Sorta $10 Million Grant For New Green-Diesel And Electric Buses

    The grant comes from the FTA’s Buses and Bus Facilities Grant program for aging transit vehicles and infrastructure and will provide Metro necessary funds to purchase new buses powered by electricity or biofuel. CINCINNATI – The Southwest Ohio Regional Transit Authority (SORTA) is pleased to announce the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) will award the agency…

  • Fta Awards Sorta $62.3 Million In Additional Pandemic Relief Funding

    These funds will help replace revenue lost during the pandemic and were made possible by the American Rescue Plan, passed by Congress last spring. CINCINNATI – The Southwest Ohio Regional Transit Authority (SORTA) is pleased to announce the awarding of $62.3 million in COVID-19 relief funding from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA). These funds will…

  • Metro Spring 2022 Service Changes Coming March 6

    Metro’s routine, spring service changes will take effect Sunday, March 6, on 13 fixed routes, with minor schedule and running time adjustments. CINCINNATI – Metro’s routine, spring service changes will take effect Sunday, March 6. The following routes will see minor schedule and running time adjustments (click or tap the name of the route to…