Category: SORTA News

  • S.O.R.T.A. Board To Vote On Resuming Metro Fare Collection During Special Meeting April 10

    The Southwest Ohio Regional Transit Authority (SORTA) board will hold a special meeting by conference call on Friday, April 10 at 10 a.m. to discuss and vote on the City of Cincinnati’s request to resume fare collection out of concern for public safety. CINCINNATI – The Southwest Ohio Regional Transit Authority (SORTA) board will hold a…

  • Metro To Suspend Fare Collection & Modify Service Schedule Beginning March 29

    Effective Sunday, March 29, Metro will temporarily suspend all fare collection and implement a modified service schedule to continue providing essential service to the community as safely as possible, while balancing service level needs. CINCINNATI – Effective Sunday, March 29, Metro will temporarily suspend all fare collection and implement a modified service schedule to continue…

  • S.O.R.T.A. Board To Hold Special Meeting Wednesday, March 25

    S.O.R.T.A. Board To Hold Special Meeting Wednesday, March 25

    The Southwest Ohio Regional Transit Authority (SORTA) Board of Trustees will hold a special board update meeting on Wednesday, March 25 at 10 a.m. regarding the impact of COVID-19 on Metro’s service. CINCINNATI – The Southwest Ohio Regional Transit Authority (SORTA) Board of Trustees will hold a special board update meeting on Wednesday, March 25 at…

  • Metro Recognized With National Ad Award

    Metro Recognized With National Ad Award

    Metro’s Communications Department was recognized last week at by the American Public Transit Association during its annual AdWheel Awards, honoring successful marketing campaigns implemented by transit systems across North America. Metro’s Communications Department was recognized last week at by the American Public Transit Association during its annual AdWheel Awards, honoring successful marketing campaigns implemented by…

  • Metro Issues Revised Call For Artists For Northside Transit Center Art Project

    Metro Issues Revised Call For Artists For Northside Transit Center Art Project

    Metro is again inviting artists who live or work in the Cincinnati neighborhood of Northside to create art that will be incorporated onto pylons at Metro’s Northside Transit Center. Metro is again inviting artists who live or work in the Cincinnati neighborhood of Northside to create art that will be incorporated onto pylons at Metro’s…

  • Metro Spring Service Changes Coming March 1

    Metro’s spring service changes will go into effect Sunday, March 1, 2020. CINCINNATI – Metro’s spring service changes will go into effect Sunday, March 1, 2020. The following routes will have minor running time adjustments: Rt. 3X              Montgomery Rd. Rt. 38X           Glenway Crossing – Uptown…

  • Metro To Celebrate ‘Ohio Loves Transit Week’

    Metro To Celebrate ‘Ohio Loves Transit Week’

    To encourage new riders to try the bus, Metro will distribute free one-ride tickets via the Transit app. In celebration of “Ohio Loves Transit Week,” Feb. 10-14, Metro will join the Ohio Public Transit Association (OPTA) and transit systems across the state in thanking riders for their support and encouraging new riders to fall in…

  • Cincinnati Metro Names Ravasio & Jeng As Chief Operating Officer And Chief Financial Officer

    Cincinnati Metro Names Ravasio & Jeng As  Chief Operating Officer And Chief Financial Officer

    Metro has named John Ravasio as Chief Operating Officer (COO) and Michelle Jeng as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) effective Jan. 27, 2020. CINCINNATI – Metro has named John Ravasio as Chief Operating Officer (COO) and Michelle Jeng as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) effective Jan. 27, 2020. John Ravasio is responsible for overseeing Metro’s Operations, Fleet…

  • Metro Invites Northside Community To Submit Artwork For New Transit Center

    Metro Invites Northside Community To Submit Artwork For New Transit Center

    Residents have until Feb. 28, 2020 to submit artwork that will be installed at the transit center for the whole community to enjoy. Love Northside? Then show what Northside means to you! Metro is inviting Northside residents to participate in a unique opportunity to make their mark on what will soon be an integral part…

  • S.O.R.T.A. Board Names 2020 Leadership

    S.O.R.T.A. Board Names 2020 Leadership

    Kreg Keesee and Gwen Robinson re-elected as SORTA Chair and Vice Chair CINCINNATI – The Southwest Ohio Regional Transit Authority (SORTA) has re-elected Kreg Keesee as the chair and Gwen Robinson as vice chair of the SORTA Board for 2020. Kreg Keesee: Keesee is the chief supply information officer for Michelman, Inc. and has more…