Proposed Fall 2026 Service Improvements
Metro is gathering 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 scheduled to take effect August 16, 2026.
View a recording of the public meeting presentation
New Proposed Routes
Route 18 | Colerain – Downtown
New peak-only commuter route serving Colerain and Mt. Airy along Colerain Ave, running express from Colerain/West Fork to Downtown via I-74 and I-75. Designed to reduce crowding on peak time Route 19 trips and provide a faster trip for Colerain and Mt. Airy residents working Downtown.
Route 47 | Northside – Oakley Transit Center
New crosstown route running from Casey Apt in Northside to the Oakley Transit Center via Spring Grove Ave, Mitchell Ave, Reading Rd, and Dana Ave and then following the existing Route 51 alignment through Norwood, Hyde Park, and Oakley Designed to speed up crosstown travel times by bypassing Uptown for riders currently using Route 51 to go through Uptown.
Route 53 | St. Bernard – Norwood
New crosstown route running from NTC to Oakley Transit Center via Spring Grove Ave, Mitchell Ave, Vine St, Ross/Tennessee, Sherman Ave, and Robertson Ave. Designed to provide a 30-minute ride between the two transit centers and cut crosstown travel times in half.
Proposed Local Service Updates
Route 27
Extends from NTC to Este Ave via Spring Grove, no longer serves Casey Apt or Kirby Ave. Designed to provide direct grocery store and industrial employment access to residents of South Cumminsville, Northside, N. and S. Fairmount, and the West End.
Route 46
Remove from Este Ave and rerouted inside Winton Terrace to run the same directions as Route 16. Remove from Mitchell Ave from Vine to Reading and reroute to run on Forest Ave in Avondale. Designed to significantly shorten travel times for most riders and provide a more reliable, direct service. Lost portion on Este Ave to be replaced by Route 27, lost portion on Mitchell Ave to be replaced by Route 47.
Route 51
With the exception of trips serving Walnut Hills HS, Evanston Academy, and AWL, the route will no longer run east of Reading Rd and will only run from Glenway Crossing TC to its new end of line in Uptown. All portions of the route no longer running will be covered by Route 47 instead. Purpose is to create new, faster crosstown options via the 47 and 53 as well as shorten a long and unreliable route which is frequently severely delayed due to its length and running on several different major roads.
Other proposed local route updates:
Rt. 11: Removal of overnight service from 1 a.m. – 4 a.m. due to very low ridership during these times.
Rt. 19: Add new overnight service 7-days a week between Downtown and Mt. Airy. Designed to serve late night workers in Downtown and Uptown who live in Uptown or Mt. Airy.
Rt. 27: Remove service from Casey Apts./Kirby and extend from Northside Transit Center to Kenard Kroger and Este Ave.
Proposed Express & Commuter Route Updates
Route 74X
- Remove Banning alignment, Colerain portion now covered by 18
- Remove outbound 3:41p trip from Downtown to Colerain
- All other trips remain
- All previous trips on Banning branch will now be on the Joseph branch
- No other span or frequency changes
Route 22X
- Route will run summer schedule until mid-August before returning to full schedule
- Two eastbound AM trips and two westbound PM trips will remain
- No other changes
Get Involved
Your feedback plays a critical role in shaping Metro’s service. Attend a public meeting, review the proposed changes, and share your input to help ensure the system meets the needs of the communities we serve.
Public Meeting Schedule
Monday, April 27, 2026, 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.
3 South Room E, Main Public Library, 800 Vine Street
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. 16 and 17
Thursday, April 30, 10:00 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
Timeline
- Last day to Submit Comments: Wednesday, May 7, 2026 at 12:00 p.m.
- Implementation Date: August 16, 2026
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.