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Community feedback will help shape Fall 2026 changes, including new routes and systemwide improvements

Metro to Host Public Meetings on Proposed New Routes and Service Updates

April 17, 2026
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Metro is hosting a series of public meetings to gather feedback on proposed Fall 2026 Service Improvements. Highlights include the proposed launch of three new routes: Rt. 47 (Northside–Oakley Transit Center), Rt. 53 (St. Bernard – Norwood), and Rt. 18 (Colerain–Downtown), along with additional enhancements proposed to take effect August 16, 2026.

Public meetings will be held:

Monday, April 27, 2026, 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.
3 South Room E, Main Public Library, 800 Vine St.
Accessible by all downtown Metro routes

Tuesday, April 28, 2026, 5:30 – 7:00 p.m.
Oakley Public Library, 4033 Gilmore Ave.
Accessible by Rt. 11

Wednesday, April 29, 2026, 6:00 – 7:30 p.m.
Mt. Healthy Public Library, 7700 Hamilton Ave.
Accessible by Rts. 17 and 19

Thursday, April 30, 10 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Online (virtual) meeting  – Register

Thursday, April 30, 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.
North Avondale Recreation Center, 617 Clinton Springs Ave.
Accessible by Rts. 43 and 46

Wednesday, May 6, 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Winton Hills Recreation Center, 5170 Winneste Ave.
Accessible by Rts. 16 and 46

Ahead of the August Service change, numerous route improvements are being proposed:

  • NEW Rt. 18 Colerain Commuter
  • NEW Rt. 47 Northside -Oakley TC
  • NEW Rt. 53 St. Bernard –Norwood
  • Rt. 19 Colerain becomes 24-hr service, Rt. 11 removes overnight service
  • Realignments and/or trip reductions on Rts. 4, 22X, 27, 46, 51 and 74X

Feedback can also be submitted online or by email at routecomments@go-metro.com. To be included in the final decision-making process, all comments must be received by 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 7, 2026.

Full details on all proposed service improvements can be viewed by visiting go-metro.com/fall2026improvements