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Metro seeking public input on coming crosstown route and other service changes

A Metro bus sits in the underground Riverfront Transit Center, beneath 2nd Street, ahead of a press conference on September 30, 2022.
Bill Rinehart
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WVXU
A Metro bus sits in the underground Riverfront Transit Center, before a press conference on September 30, 2022.

Greater Cincinnati's bus system is getting some upgrades. Before that happens, though, Metro is taking a last round of public comment.

The transit service is adding a new crosstown route, called Route 61, from Maderia to Mt. Airy along Galbraith Road. That route will run from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. seven days a week.

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Metro will also make adjustments to existing routes 5, 12, 21, 33, 67, 77 and 90. More details about those changes can be found can be found on this survey about the proposals.

Metro is taking public input on the changes at a virtual meeting Tuesday, May 28 at noon. The transit service will also hold three in-person meetings this week:

  • Tuesday at 5 pm at the Huntington Center (525 Vine Street, 45202, 23rd floor).
  • Wednesday at 5 pm at the Price Hill Library (970 Purcell Ave, 45205).
  • Thursday at 5:30 pm at the Springdale Recreation Center (11999 Lawnview Ave, 45246).
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