Month: April 2022

  • Larry Pinkelton Joins Sorta Executive Leadership Team As New Chief Financial Officer

    Mr. Pinkelton will be responsible for overseeing the transit agency’s $146.6 million operating budget, capital program, financial reporting, treasury management activities and investments. CINCINNATI – The Southwest Ohio Regional Transit Authority (SORTA) Board of Trustees welcomed two new members during its Tuesday evening meeting. Mr. Trenton Emeneker will represent Butler County on the board, and Ms.…

  • Metro Celebrates First Annual ‘Golden Bus’ Awards For Outstanding Employee Achievement

    Finalists for this year’s Golden Bus Awards were selected from the year’s monthly Silver Wheel Awards, which give managers the chance to recognize their employees from each of Metro’s six divisions for outstanding achievement. CINCINNATI – Metro will no longer require customers or operators to wear facial coverings while onboard fixed-route or Access paratransit vehicles…

  • Sorta Board Welcomes Two New Trustees

    The Southwest Ohio Regional Transit Authority (SORTA) Board of Trustees welcomed two new members during its Tuesday evening meeting. Mr. Trenton Emeneker will represent Butler County on the board, and Ms. Krista Lewis will represent Warren County. CINCINNATI – What’s better than Reds Opening Day? Not having to drive home afterward! In celebration of the…

  • Masks No Longer Required On Metro, Access Buses Or At Transit Centers

    The decision adheres to the Transportation Security Administration’s (TSA) announcement Monday that it would no longer enforce the requirement on airplanes or public transit. CINCINNATI – The Southwest Ohio Regional Transit Authority (SORTA) is excited to begin accepting applications next month for the second annual round of Transit Infrastructure Fund (TIF) grants toward road, bridge,…

  • Round The Bases Safely This Reds Opening Day With Fare-Free Metro Rides

    In celebration of the Cincinnati Reds’ 2022 home opener and the return of Major League Baseball – and to provide safe transportation to and from the festivities throughout the region – Metro is happy to offer all fixed-route and Access paratransit service fare-free on Tuesday, April 12. CINCINNATI – Metro provided more weekday trips on…