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Portrait of Karl B. SchultzTell Us Your Story Contest

Metro riders are being invited to submit written and/or video entries telling how riding Metro impacts their lives. One year of free bus rides will be awarded to the best written and best video entry. Eight of the top entries (four videos, four written) receive bus passes for a month. More...

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NEW METRO HYBRID BUSES... JUST IN TIME TO FIGHT SMOG
Three more hybrids funded with stimulus dollars in service on Aug. 5

The first week in August often brings the hottest temperatures of the year. Hot weather increases the chances of smog and its health effects. On Thursday, Aug. 5, Cincinnati Metro is doing its part to combat smog with the addition of three hybrid buses to its fleet. More...

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CINCINNATI AWARDED $25 MILLION FEDERAL GRANT FOR STREETCAR PROJECT

Mayor Mark Mallory received a call from US Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood this morning to announce that Cincinnati has received a $25 million federal Urban Circulator grant for the Streetcar project. More...

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IMPORTANT CHANGE IN ONLINE PASS SALES POLICY

Starting June 25, you will only be able to order passes online for the next month through the 25th of the current month. This change has been enacted in order to better reflect processing and shipping times necessary for you to receive your pass by the 1st of the month for which the pass is valid. For example, June 25th will be the last day you can order a July pass online. If you require a July pass after this date, then you will need to purchase one in-person at a retail outlet. You can purchase a pass through walk-in sales at a retail outlet through the 10th of the month for which the pass is valid. Click here for a list of retail outlet locations..

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SOCIAL SECURITY SHUTTLE

Metro riders may take a free shuttle to the new Social Security office at 10205 Reading Road from Rt. 43 and Rt. 78. More...

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START YOUR DAY THE METRO WAY

Metro is thanking loyal express riders this summer with a special promotion. Morning riders will be met by a Metro team with prizes, information and entry forms for the "Tell Us Your Story" contest at the following park and ride locations:

June 11 - Rt. 23X (Tri-County/Forest Park)
June 18 - Rt. 52X Harrison Center
July 9 - Rt. 62X Tri-County Assembly of God
July 16 - Rt. 71X Kings Island and Fields Ertel
July 23 - Rt. 74X Sam's Club

July 30 - Rt. 75X / Rt. 81X Anderson Center Station
Aug. 6 - Rt. 81X Union Township Civic Center

Revised July 21, 2010

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GO*METRO | go*VIBRANT

Metro has partnered with govibrant to make healthy living easier in Cincinnati. More...

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TELLING OUR STORY 2010 - FROM OUR CHAIR

SORTA Board Chair Melody Sawyer Richardson's weekly letter to friends of Metro provides a look into her view of public transporation in Cincinnati. More...

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Photo of money stuffed into gas canGO METRO - IT ADDS UP!

Riding Metro saves you money and our planet. Check out our Savings Calculator and Carbon Calculator to see just how much you can save by taking the bus.

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RT. 72 KINGS ISLAND DIRECT SERVICE

This summer and fall Metro will again operate the Rt. 72 Kings Island Direct Service. This service will operate:

  • Seven days a week effective Sunday, May 30 through Saturday, August 14, 2010.
  • Weekends only from Sunday, August 15 through Sunday, October 31, 2010

The service will have a special fare of $2.25 for all passengers. This special fare will also apply to the regular Rt. 72 Job Connection weekday service until Saturday, August 14. The Rt. 72 Kings Island Direct Service will continue to use the $2.25 fare until October 31, 2010.

This service is funded by a Federal Jobs Access and Reverse Commute (JARC) grant.

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QUICK LINKS

2010 Community Report Cover image logoMETRO’S 2010 COMMUNITY REPORT (2.9MB PDF DOWNLOAD)
Metro “takes us there” - See the latest statistics and information about public transportation for Cincinnati.

TRIP PLANNER
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BUY PASSES ONLINE
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Traveling to or from Northern Kentucky, including the CVG airport?

CTC
Traveling to or from Clermont County? If Metro's Routes 28, 29X, and 82X don't serve your needs, check out Clermont Transportation Connection.


TWITTER

Below is our Twitter feed, where you will find up-to-the-minute emergency detour information. If you have any difficulty seeing the information below (e.g., if your company firewall blocks Twitter, if you are using a Blackberry or other unsupported device or browser, or if you only see a few most recent posts), then try accessing the info on our detours and events blog, here.



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STOP CLOSURE:
Due to work in the street, the bus stop on Montgomery Rd. at Dana OUTBOUND will be taken out of service until further notice. This will affect Route 4 Outbound and Route 31 Westbound, leaving the layover.

LONG TERM DETOURS:
Through October
Galbraith Road Closure and construction

Route Affected: 41
WESTBOUND:
Via Northbend R-Daly, L-Galbraith, to reg route.
EASTBOUND:
Via Losantiville R-Elbrook, L-Bremon,t L-Hammel, R-Losantiville, to reg route.

STOP RELOCATION:
The inbound bus stop on Hamilton Avenue at Llanfair has been relocated to the far side of the street, just south of Llanfair, in front of the dry cleaner.
Route Affected: 17

SPECIAL EVENT DETOURS:
Every Thursday through October, beginning Thursday, June 3, 2010 4pm-7pm
Madeira Farmers Market

Route Affected: 2X
Click here for specific detour information.

Fri., Aug. 6, 2010 6:30pm - 8:30pm
St. Xavier Church Downtown Dash 5K

Routes Affected: 4 and 11
Click here for specific detour information.

Sat., Aug. 7, 2010 1pm - 3pm
Private Wedding at the Hilton, Downtown

Routes Affected: 1, 6, 10, 27, 32, 49 and 78
Click here for specific detour information.

Sun., Sept. 19, 2010 8:30am - 11:00am
Panerathon

Routes Affected: 51 Eastbound and 69 Inbound
Click here for specific detour information.


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