Cincinnati metro /tags/cincinnati-metro Cincinnati metro en-US Copyright Wed, 19 Mar 2025 18:58:30 GMT Anti-loitering ban at future Bus Rapid Transit stops passes Council /politics/2025-03-18/anti-loitering-ban-bus-rapid-transit-stops-council Cincinnati City Council voted unanimously Wednesday to approve an ordinance to ban loitering at future Bus Rapid Transit stops. Wed, 19 Mar 2025 18:58:30 GMT /politics/2025-03-18/anti-loitering-ban-bus-rapid-transit-stops-council Becca Costello Council delays vote on anti-loitering rules for future Bus Rapid Transit stops /politics/2025-03-05/council-delays-vote-loitering-bus-rapid-transit The ordinance says anyone who violates the proposed rules could be fined $250, jailed for 30 days, or both. Wed, 05 Mar 2025 21:16:39 GMT /politics/2025-03-05/council-delays-vote-loitering-bus-rapid-transit Becca Costello Council considers anti-loitering rules for future Bus Rapid Transit stops /politics/2025-03-04/anti-loitering-rules-bus-rapid-transit-stops People would only be allowed to occupy the stop for as long as it takes to buy fare, wait for the bus, and board or de-board. Tue, 04 Mar 2025 18:19:38 GMT /politics/2025-03-04/anti-loitering-rules-bus-rapid-transit-stops Becca Costello Metro will not move out of Government Square after study advises against it /politics/2025-02-18/metro-will-not-move-government-square-study Metro considered relocating its Downtown hub, but a study determined that would increase costs and travel time. Tue, 18 Feb 2025 21:31:14 GMT /politics/2025-02-18/metro-will-not-move-government-square-study Becca Costello OKI awards $51 million for transportation projects /local-news/2024-10-11/oki-awards-51-million-for-transportation-projects Projects include building the Oasis Corridor of the Ohio River Trail, adding 10 hybrid buses to Metro’s fleet and constructing new bike and pedestrian walkways on the I-75 bridge crossings. Fri, 11 Oct 2024 19:19:27 GMT /local-news/2024-10-11/oki-awards-51-million-for-transportation-projects Isabel Nissley A new Metro route connects West Siders to hospitals, grocery stores and more /show/cincinnati-edition/2024-10-02/new-metro-route-west-side Route 36 is averaging 20,000 rides a month. Wed, 02 Oct 2024 08:00:00 GMT /show/cincinnati-edition/2024-10-02/new-metro-route-west-side 20 local governments awarded funds for road, bridge and sidewalk projects /local-news/2024-02-20/hamilton-county-road-bridge-projects-transit-tax-issue-7 Some of those awards include almost $5 million for improvements to Cincinnati's Gilbert Avenue, $2.5 million for improvements to roads in Lincoln Heights and $2 million for improvements to Northland Boulevard in Springdale. Wed, 21 Feb 2024 00:57:53 GMT /local-news/2024-02-20/hamilton-county-road-bridge-projects-transit-tax-issue-7 Nick Swartsell Metro is expanding on-demand service to Mount Healthy and Northgate /local-news/2023-07-10/metro-expanding-on-demand-service-mount-healthy-northgate MetroNow mimics rideshare services like Uber and Lyft. Greater Cincinnati's bus service launched the program in May. Mon, 10 Jul 2023 07:58:00 GMT /local-news/2023-07-10/metro-expanding-on-demand-service-mount-healthy-northgate Nick Swartsell Cincinnati Metro launches new on-demand service /local-news/2023-05-22/metro-launches-on-demand-service The program provides on-demand rides within designated zones in special vans for $2 a ride. Mon, 22 May 2023 18:18:48 GMT /local-news/2023-05-22/metro-launches-on-demand-service Nick Swartsell Metro is looking for Greater Cincinnati bus riders to serve on a new advisory committee /local-news/2023-05-12/metro-steer-advisory-committee Metro wants 10 to 15 frequent riders to serve on its new STEER Committee, which will provide feedback on big projects like Reinventing Metro and advise on issues riders experience day-to-day. Fri, 12 May 2023 19:06:28 GMT /local-news/2023-05-12/metro-steer-advisory-committee Nick Swartsell