Cincinnati Metro

As part of ongoing efforts to enhance the customer experience, starting December 1, 2024, the following routes will have service and schedule adjustments:?6, 16, 17, 19, 22, 27, 32, 37, 41, 46, 72, 77, 78 and Metro*Plus (90). These routes have been modified to better reflect traffic conditions and ridership. View updated schedules at https://lnkd.in/gxQeHzQx

Our Small Business Expo has been RESCHEDULED to Tuesday, December 17th from 9am to 3pm. The event will still be held at the Cintas Center. We hope you can make it!

Metro is thrilled to announce that it will once again kick off the holiday shopping season by offering free fares on all Metro fixed-route, Access paratransit, and MetroNOW! rides on Black Friday, November 29. This initiative aims to encourage everyone to shop local and avoid the hassles of traffic and parking during the busiest shopping day of the year. “This holiday season, Metro is your partner for stress-free travel,” said Brandy Jones, APR, Metro’s Chief Communications and Marketing Officer. “Whether you’re heading to the mall, visiting loved ones, or enjoying festive events, our improved routes, extended hours, and MetroNOW! on-demand service make it easier than ever to get where you need to go. And with free fare on Black Friday, it’s the perfect opportunity to save money and focus on what matters most—celebrating the season.” In observation of the Thanksgiving holiday, Metro’s fixed route, Access paratransit and MetroNOW! on-demand services will operate on a Sunday/holiday schedule on Thursday, Nov. 28. Metro’s administrative and sales offices will be closed.

Radio One Cincinnati, in partnership with Metro, presents Stuff the Bus, sponsored by Anthem Medicaid and Boost Mobile. Help fill a Metro bus with non-perishable food for local families in need this holiday season. All donations benefit Freestore Foodbank. Drop off at Kroger locations from 12pm-3pm on these dates: 11/30 – Oakley, 4613 Marburg Ave 12/7 – Norwood, 4500 Montgomery Rd 12/14 – Dent, 5910 Harrison Ave Donations also accepted at Radio One Cincinnati, 705 Central Ave, Mon-Fri 10am-5pm, Nov 25 – Dec 13. Let’s help make a difference in the lives of many families this holiday season with Radio One Cincinnati’s Stuff the Bus, in partnership with Metro and presented by Anthem Medicaid and Boost Mobile, with onsite donation host Kroger!

We need your help choosing the station locations for our future Hamilton Avenue and Reading Road Bus Rapid Transit lines! Register for our public meetings at https://lnkd.in/gUVhPrab. Metro will hold four public meetings in early December to gather community feedback on station locations for the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) service planned along Reading Road and Hamilton Avenue. The open-house-format meetings will feature a project update presentation, draft route maps, and the opportunity to talk with project team members. Refreshments will be provided. The dates and times for these meetings are: Monday, December 2 Time: 4:30–7:30 p.m. Location: Bond Hill Community Center, 1501 Elizabeth Place Tuesday, December 3 Time: 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. and 4:00–7:00 p.m. Location: First-floor meeting rooms, Downtown Main Library, 800 Vine Street Wednesday, December 4 Time: 4:30–7:30 p.m. Location: College Hill Recreation Center, 5545 Belmont Avenue The BRT project, a centerpiece of the Reinventing Metro plan, is set to transform public transportation in Hamilton County by providing riders with faster, more reliable bus service along busy corridors. The BRT system will reduce travel times and ease traffic congestion. Reading Road and Hamilton Avenue were selected as the first two Metro BRT service lines in 2023, following a robust, year-long public engagement effort and a feasibility study that assessed technical factors, limitations, and opportunities along four proposed route options. The first BRT route on Reading Road is set to launch in fall 2027, followed by the Hamilton Avenue route in summer 2028.

Metro invites local businesses to explore ways to partner and engage with Metro at the upcoming?2024 Small Business Expo: Empowering Diverse Businesses and Building Stronger Community Partnerships.?This event will occur on December 17, 2024, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Cintas Center. With numerous significant projects on the horizon, including the highly anticipated Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system, Metro is actively seeking a diverse group of suppliers and businesses to participate in upcoming bid opportunities and become partners in shaping the future of transportation in Hamilton County. Throughout the day, attendees can engage with Metro representatives, network with other potential partners, gain valuable insights into the procurement process, and discover resources available to help their businesses grow. Metro's procurement team will be on hand to provide guidance and answer questions related to bidding, contracting, and certification requirements. A special focus of this year's event will be Metro’s upcoming BRT system and Procurement Program, which aims to empower small businesses to position themselves as contractors for upcoming BRT opportunities. Attendees will have access to one-on-one matchmaking sessions for BRT and its procurement teams, offering direct engagement and potential business opportunities. "We’ve made a deliberate effort to expand partnerships with small, disadvantaged, and diverse vendors," said Brandy Jones, APR, Metro’s Chief Communications and Marketing Officer. "We recently doubled our spending with diverse vendors, and these expos provide all local businesses an opportunity to connect with our team, understand our procurement process, and enhance their chances of securing contracts." Attendees who bring toys to help Metro Stuff-a-Bus for kids in need during the holiday season will be entered into a drawing to receive a free Metro bus wrap advertisement ($14,000 value). Participants will receive one entry for every toy donated. Donated toys will be distributed to a local elementary school to help brighten the holidays for children in need. The expo and parking are free, open to all types of enterprises (certified or not), and includes a complimentary breakfast and lunch.

Congratulations to Metro CEO & General Manager Darryl Haley on being celebrated as a 2024 Men of Honor recipient. Thank you to the Abercrumbie Group for this amazing distinction and for bringing the community together to honor the accomplishments and legacy of this year's outstanding awardee.

Cruising through fall in the 90's. #throwback #tbt #throwbackthursday

REMINDER: The Metro Board of Trustees will hold its monthly meeting Tuesday morning. ?? 9 a.m., Tuesday, November 19 ?? Huntington Center, 525 Vine St., Floor 6 conference room ?? Stream at https://lnkd.in/gra_XSjR.

Government Square at night back in 2005. #throwback #tbt #throwbackthursday