Fall 2025 Service Improvement Feedback
As part of Phase IV of Reinventing Metro, Metro is hosting a series of public meetings to gather feedback on proposed service improvements for Fall 2025. Among the highlights is the proposed launch of the new Rt. 8 Blue Ash–Silverton local service, along with several other route enhancements scheduled to take effect August 17.
A series of public meetings to gather comments on the proposed changes will be held according to the following schedule:
- July 14 5-7 p.m. – Downtown Public Library 3 South Room A, served by all Metro downtown routes
- July 15 5-7 p.m. – Westwood Public Library meeting room, served by Rts. 6 and 21
- July 16 6-8 p.m. – Blue Ash Public Library meeting room
- July 17 – Virtual meetings
You can also provide feedback by completing an online comment form by visiting https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/metroservicechanges or by email at routecomments@go-metro.com. Feedback received by 11:59 p.m. on July 18, 2025 will be considered in final decision-making by the Metro Board.
Upcoming Major Service Improvements
Local Service Changes
New Rt. 8: Blue Ash – Silverton Local
- Covers removed sections of Rts. 2 and 3X along Blue Ash Rd. and Montgomery Rd.
- Runs express on I-71 from Ridge Rd. to Downtown
- Will provide trips in both directions.
Schedule
- AM Peak | 6:10am – 8:50am – 5 in, 4 out
- PM Peak | 3:30pm – 5:50pm – 4 in, 5 out
Rt 37: Westwood-Uptown-Oakley Crosstown
- Will run all day and on weekends
- Weekday peak service frequency ~15min
- Off-peak frequency (weekdays) ~40 min
- Weekend frequency ~75 min
- Operates until 9p, 7 days per week
Rt. 19: Colerain – Mt. Auburn Local
Alignment Change
- Will operate 15-min frequency between Downtown and Mt. Airy (peak periods)
- Create new short-turn branch with new end of line on Kirby Ave. at Colerain Ave.
- Off-peak frequency to every 30 minutes.
Rt. 2: Madeira – Oakley Transit Center (Peak only)t. Auburn Local
Alignment Change
- Remove service from Montgomery Rd. and use I-71 from Kenwood Rd. to Ridge Rd.
- Serves the Oakley Transit Center then continues on I-71 to Downtown
- Will provide trips in both directions!.
Schedule Change
AM Peak | 6:10a – 8:20a – 4 in, 2 out
PM Peak | 3:35p – 5:55p – 2 in, 4 out
Rt. 16: Spring Grove – Northgate & Rt. 20: Winton | Schedule Change
|
Route |
Current Weekday Frequency |
Proposed Weekday Frequency |
Current Weekday Span |
Proposed Weekday Span |
|
16 |
30m |
30m |
4:30a – 10:30p |
4a – 11:30p |
|
20 |
30m |
30m |
5:30a – 11p |
5a – 12a |
|
Current Weekend Frequency |
Proposed Weekend Frequency |
Current Weekend Span |
Proposed Weekend Span |
|
|
16 |
40m – 45m |
40m – 45m |
6a – 10p |
5:15a – 11p |
|
20 |
30m |
30m |
5:30a – 11p |
5a – 12a |
Express Service Changes
Rt. 3X: Symmes – Montgomery Express
Alignment Change
Remove service from Blue Ash and run on I-71 from Cross County Hwy. to downtown
Schedule Change
AM Peak | 6:05am – 8:50am – 5 in, 3 out
PM Peak | 3:25pm – 6:25pm – 3 in, 4 out
Rt. 71X: Kings Island-Mason Express
Alignment Change
- Remove section serving Montgomery Rd. and Mason-Montgomery Rd.
- Replace Rt. 72X alignment from Kings Island to Downtown with some trips also serving Kenwood
Schedule Change
Weekdays 6am – 7pm | 35m peak, 90m midday
Rt. 72X: Kings Island Direct
Alignment Change
Consolidate route into improved 71X after close of Kings Island’s 2025 summer season
School Related Adjustments
Route 27: Beekman – Linn
Two additional am outbound and two additional pm inbound trips deviating to 8th/State for transfers from Price Hill
Route 65: Western Hills
- Deviate eastbound 7:11 am trip between Roll Hill and NTC
- Deviate westbound 2:44 pm trip between Roll Hill and NTC and shift to start at 2:58 pm
Other Minor Changes
- Routes 17, 23X, 25, 29X, 37, 40, 41, and 74X will receive trip time adjustments.
- Peak trips to be added to Rts. 11 and 27
- Rt. 21: moved from Applegate onto Harding Ave.
- Rt. 28 – Remove Amazon route deviation and end service at 10pm