SORTA - Southwest Ohio Regional Transit Authority
11/19/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 11/19/2024 15:19
Metro Hosting Public Meetings to Get Input on Bus Rapid Transit Station Locations
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CINCINNATI -
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:
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
- 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
- Time: 4:30-7:30 p.m.
- Location: College Hill Recreation Center, 5545 Belmont Avenue
"We're excited to once again hear from the communities we serve on how we can build these initial BRT routes and stations to reflect the unique character of our city and neighborhoods," said Sharyn LaCombe, Senior Director of BRT Planning & Design. "Input from the communities on the locations of BRT stations will be pivotal in providing the best service for riders while also providing a focal point of infrastructure investment in our neighborhoods and business districts, and I'm looking forward to the in-person conversations that happen at our public outreach events."
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.
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.