Cincinnati Metro

Test drive a Metro bus at our OPERATOR CAREER FAIR on Saturday, AUGUST 3RD from 9:30am to 4pm at our Queensgate garage (1401 Bank Street, Cincinnati Ohio 45214). Stop by for food trucks, DJ's, prizes, and to learn more about starting your career as an Operator with Metro! Metro bus operator pay begins at $20 per hour for trainees, increasing to $22.67 per hour immediately after training, with guaranteed pay increases every six months and opportunities to earn premium pay on high-demand routes. New operators are also eligible to earn a $2,000 hiring bonus. Metro also provides comprehensive health and dental benefits, retirement benefits, and free transportation passes for spouses and dependents. Additionally, Metro provides free CDL training and reimbursement for CDL licensing fees. Learn more at https://bit.ly/4dawy3r

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was signed into law 34 years ago today. In 2024, all of Metro's fixed route, Access and MetroNow! vehicles are fully ADA compliant, allowing our fleet to serve everyone in our community.

Earlier this week the Metro Board appointed Blake Ethridge as Board Chair and Gwen L Robinson as Vice Chair of Metro's Board of Trustees. “Having two experienced leaders like Blake and Gwen at the helm leading the Metro board is extraordinary,” said Darryl Haley, Metro CEO & General Manager. “They both care deeply about our community and have a robust understanding of the impact Metro plays in not only improving the quality of life of our citizens, but in serving as an economic driver for our region.” Mr. Ethridge replaces former Chairperson Kreg Keesee, who served on the board for 10 years, including eight years as Chair. Keesee’s dedicated leadership on the board has been marked by numerous initiatives that have shaped the future of public transit in the region, including the successful passage of Issue 7, which has allowed Metro to bring to life revolutionary service enhancements. We look forward to their leadership in the coming years as we continue to roll out our Reinventing Metro plan. Read more https://bit.ly/3ShIM1V

Government Square looked a little different back in the day! Transportation in Cincy changed dramatically when the Cincinnati Street Railway added buses to its fleet in the 1920's. #throwback #tbt #throwbackthursday

We're very pleased to announce that Metro and the Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) Local 627 have successfully reached a new three-year labor contract. The new contract is a testament to Metro's commitment to its employees and the community it serves, and is also evidence of our great working relationship with Union leaders. By investing in its workforce, Metro is investing in the future of transportation in the Cincinnati region.  

Last month, we were honored to have Hamilton County Sheriff Charmaine McGuffey provide the keynote at our Safety Luncheon. At this year's luncheon, we honored a total of 439 operators and 81 mechanics for their outstanding safety performance, with 69 receiving awards for reaching significant safety milestones in 2023. Thank you to Sheriff McGuffey for providing an inspiring and insightful keynote presentation.

Kayla Miller M.Ed. So glad you were able to join us today. Thank you for your time and commitment.

REMINDER: Metro's Board of Trustees will hold its monthly meeting Tuesday morning. 📅 9 a.m., Tuesday, July 23rd 📍 Huntington Center, 525 Vine St., Floor 6 conference room 💻 Stream at https://lnkd.in/gra_XSjR.

Test drive a Metro bus at our OPERATOR CAREER FAIR on Saturday, AUGUST 3RD from 9:30am to 4pm at our Queensgate garage (1401 Bank Street, Cincinnati Ohio 45214). Stop by for food trucks, DJ's, prizes, and to learn more about starting your career as an Operator with Metro! Metro bus operator pay begins at $20 per hour for trainees, increasing to $22.67 per hour immediately after training, with guaranteed pay increases every six months and opportunities to earn premium pay on high-demand routes. New operators are also eligible to earn a $2,000 hiring bonus. Metro also provides comprehensive health and dental benefits, retirement benefits, and free transportation passes for spouses and dependents. Additionally, Metro provides free CDL training and reimbursement for CDL licensing fees. Learn more at https://bit.ly/4dawy3r

What a great presentation yesterday by Cincinnati Metro and HDR on Bus Rapid Transit (BRT). Sharyn LaCombe, AICP, ENV SP LaCombe, Metro BRT Lead, gave an update on BRT in Cincinnati and Gina Thomas, HDR BRT Lead, Josh Sikich, HDR Ohio Transit Lead, Amy Snell Yost, AICP, Transit Planner, taught a BRT 101 course over lunch at the Architects and Professional Engineers in Cincinnati Service (APECS) event. Key takeaways for me included the importance of off-board fare collection and the importance of selecting the right vehicle to fit the BRT configuration and design (or vise versa). Thanks for having us Abby Huffman, P. E.!