Category: SORTA News

Metro’s spring service changes will go into effect Sunday, March 7, 2021. CINCINNATI – Metro’s spring service changes will go into effect Sunday, March 7, 2021. The following routes will have minor running time adjustments. Rt. 1                Mt. Adams-Eden ParkRt. 15X            Daly Express/Mt. Healthy ExpressRt. 24              Anderson-UptownRt. 31              West End-Evanston CrosstownRt.…

New plan set to roll out May 30 CINCINNATI – Metro will host three virtual public meetings this March to present and receive final public comments on Phase 1 of the proposed Reinventing Metro Plan, which will roll out on May 30 of this year. The Reinventing Metro Plan focuses on transportation improvements that will…

Kreg Keesee re-elected SORTA Chair; Robert Harris as Vice Chair CINCINNATI – The Southwest Ohio Regional Transit Authority (SORTA) has re-elected Kreg Keesee as chair of the SORTA Board for 2021. Robert Harris was elected vice chair. Kreg Keesee is the Chief Operating Officer for Michelman, Inc. Prior to Michelman he spent 18 years at…

Butler County RTA in partnership with SORTA will resume 42X – West Chester Express service starting March 8 Butler County RTA in partnership with Southwest Ohio Regional Transit Authority (Cincinnati Metro) will be resuming services of the 42x – West Chester Express starting on March 8, 2021. The bus route funded by the Butler County…

New buses with added amenities replace aging coaches in fleet CINCINNATI – Beep, beep…that’s the sound of 10 more new Metro buses preparing to roll into service beginning Feb. 15. The 10 new buses each feature a new sleeker exterior design and customer requested amenities including: Convenient on-board charging ports for electronic devices FREE Wi-Fi access…

Transit systems across the state will highlight the importance of public transportation Due to inclement weather and freezing temperatures, Metro is canceling activities at the NTC on 2/11 and Government Square on 2/12. #OhioLovesTransit. CINCINNATI – In celebration of “Ohio Loves Transit Week,” Feb. 7-14, Metro will join the Ohio Public Transit Association (OPTA) and…

Rosa Parks bus to participate in annual commemorative march https://mlkcoalition.org/about/ CINCINNATI – Metro buses and Access paratransit service for people with disabilities will operate on a regular weekday schedule on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Jan. 18. The Metro Sales Office and administrative offices will be closed on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, while the…

Seven virtual informational meetings to highlight 2021 improvements. CINCINNATI – Beginning January 12, Metro will hold seven virtual community meetings to update the public and to collect feedback on the service improvements going into effect in June 2021 and beyond. The Reinventing Metro plan focuses on transportation improvements that will ultimately boost the region’s economic…

Metro buses and Access service will operate on a Sunday/holiday schedule in observance of Christmas Day on Friday, Dec. 25 and New Year’s Day on Friday, Jan. 1. CINCINNATI – Metro buses and Access service will operate on a Sunday/holiday schedule in observance of Christmas Day on Friday, Dec. 25 and New Year’s Day on…

Minor running time adjustments coming to Rts. 38X and 40X. CINCINNATI – Metro’s winter service changes will go into effect Sunday, December 6, 2020. The following two routes will have minor running time adjustments: • Rt. 38X Glenway Crossing-Uptown Express• Rt. 40X Montana Express For complete schedule information, visit www.go-metro.com. Printed schedules may be picked…