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SORTA Trying To Balance 2019 Budget Without Service Cuts Or Fare Increase

By • Sep 11, 2018
Bill Rinehart / WVXU

Southwest Ohio Regional Transit Authority (SORTA) officials are working on balancing the transit agency's budget without additional revenue from a sales tax increase.  

Activists Say They'll Put Their Own Metro Funding Plan On The Ballot

By • Jul 25, 2018
Bill Rinehart / WVXU

Several SORTA members expressed disappointment the transit authority will not put a sales tax on the ballot this November. But they also agreed something has to be done to fix a looming deficit for Metro.

SORTA Board Still Not Ready To Ask Taxpayers For Help, Despite Need

By • Jun 19, 2018
Bill Rinehart / WVXU

A new report backs up fears that Metro faces a significant deficit over the next 10 years. It also comes as the Southwest Ohio Regional Transit Authority (SORTA) board continues to debate asking voters to approve a sales tax.

Hamilton County Replaces All Its SORTA Board Members

By • Feb 12, 2018
Michael Keating / WVXU

Hamilton County Commissioners have named six new people to the Southwest Ohio Regional Transit Authority (SORTA) board. They replace all of the county's six previous appointees whose terms had expired.

Report: Cincinnati 39th Worst For Traffic Congestion

By • Feb 6, 2018
Bill Rinehart / WVXU

Cincinnati ranks 39 out of nearly 300 American cities for traffic congestion. The study from INRIX indicates Cincinnati drivers spent about 26 hours a year during peak travel times in gridlock. INRIX Chief Economist Graham Cookson says seven percent of all driving time locally was in congestion.

Uber, Local Transit Agencies Partnership To Look For Improved Transportation

By • Jan 30, 2018
Sarah Ramsey

A ride-hailing company is looking to expand its presence in the area. Uber is launching a partnership with local transit boards to study ways to improve transportation options.


Poll Uncovers Support For Brent Spence Bridge Toll

By • Jul 11, 2017
Bill Rinehart / WVXU

A poll shows local support for transportation spending. The Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber polled 400 voters in Hamilton county, 200 voters in Butler, Clermont, and Warren counties in Ohio, and 200 voters in Boone, Campbell, and Kenton counties in Kentucky, and Dearborn county in Indiana.

Cincinnati Council Approves SORTA Board Appointment After Debate

By • Feb 8, 2017
Michael Keating / WVXU

Cincinnati Council spent a lot of time Wednesday discussing a mayoral appointment to the Southwest Ohio Regional Transit Authority (SORTA) Board. Normally such appointments are handled with no discussion.

Mayor Cranley's selection of Heidi Black was eventually confirmed by a 7-2 vote. 

Council Hears About Metro Funding Woes

By • Oct 11, 2016
Michael Keating / WVXU

The Southwest Ohio Regional Transit Authority told a Cincinnati Council committee Tuesday it has a broken funding formula and it is looking to fix the problem. 

 

Board Chairman Jason Dunn and Chief Executive Officer Dwight Ferrell addressed the Major Transportation and Regional Cooperation Committee.

 

A New App To Pay For Bus, Streetcar Rides

By • May 17, 2016
Bill Rinehart / WVXU

Metro passengers will be able to pay for their bus or streetcar rides with a smartphone or tablet. The Southwest Ohio Regional Transit Authority board Tuesday morning approved a contract with a company that develops mobile ticketing apps.

The Challenges Of Transit In Cincinnati

By • Nov 10, 2015
Ann Thompson / WVXU

A new 2015 Regional Indicators Report comparing 12 "peer cities" in transportation has Cincinnati near the bottom in some categories and in the middle in others.

The report from Agenda 360, Skyward, Urban Land Institute and Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber includes the following cities: Austin, Charlotte, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus, Denver, Indianapolis, Louisville, Minneapolis, Pittsburgh, Raleigh and St. Louis.

Key findings:

Local Transportation Projects Miss Out On Federal Funding

By • Oct 29, 2015
Mark Heyne / WVXU News

The U.S. Department of Transportation announced Thursday it will provide $500 million for 39 transportation projects in 34 states.  But four Southwest Ohio projects weren't among them.

The funding comes from the department’s 2015 TIGER, or Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery program.