Metro Seeks Public Input on New Bus Rapid Transit Service’s Name and Station Design Concepts

CINCINNATI (Oct 1, 2024)
- Metro has released early design prototypes and naming options for its bus rapid transit (BRT) system and now seeks feedback from the public on their preferences.

Three station design prototypes sketches for a BRT side platform - which provides level boarding for riders without the need for stairs, ramps, or lifts - were recently released. Side platforms are constructed on both sides of the street with a signalized crosswalk to ensure pedestrian safety from one side to the other. The design concepts are:

1. "Movement Inspired." This design's canopy and structural support emphasize lateral movement along the road.

2. "Suspended Roof." A design aesthetic inspired by the historic John A. Roebling Suspension Bridge.

3. "Contemporary Curve." This design features overlapping curves to create a unique shelter structure.

"We are excited to share these early station design concepts and get the public's feedback," said Sharyn LaCombe, Senior Director of BRT Planning & Design. "That input is critical in helping us determine a final BRT station design."

In addition, Metro is asking the public for their help in choosing a name and logo for the new service. The options are:

1. Metro Bolt. Representative of the inspiration, faster connections and energy of this innovative new service.

2. Metro Pulse. A nod to the top-notch medical facilities located along the initial BRT routes and the heartbeat of the vibrant communities it serves.

3. Metro Queen Runner. A celebration of Cincinnati's "Queen City" moniker.

"Metro's BRT service will be built with the collaboration of the communities it will serve. What's more collaborative than helping us choose a name?" added LaCombe. "We encourage everyone to view the station design concepts and the name and logo options, and vote for their favorites."

To view and provide feedback on the preliminary station designs and BRT names and logos, visit metrobrtproject.com until the survey closes on October 15, 2024. The Metro BRT engagement team will also collect feedback at public events along the planned BRT routes between now and Oct. 10. A calendar of in-person public engagement opportunities can be found on the website.

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 named 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 corridor options.

ABOUT BRT

BRT is a high-quality, bus-based travel option that combines the fast and efficient characteristics of rail transit with the flexibility of traditional bus service. BRT will bring a faster-than-ever public transportation option to Metro riders traveling between points along Hamilton Avenue and Reading Road.

BRT systems improve travel times through the use of frequent service, limited bus stops, smart traffic signals, and dedicated bus lanes where possible. Enhanced bus stops/stations offering same-level entry improve accessibility for all riders while paid-in-advance fare systems reduce wait times when boarding vehicles. BRT systems support economic growth by encouraging equitable transit-oriented development around BRT stations and stops. As with all of Metro's services, the use of BRT will help reduce local congestion and vehicle emissions which improves local air quality and reduces noise levels.

Additional information about BRT and Metro's BRT system is available at metrobrtproject.com.

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