Metro

Cincinnati and SORTA resolve transit fund dispute

Jay Hanselman — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 20:50:42 +0000

Cincinnati City Council ended its dispute with the Southwest Ohio Regional Transit Authority Wednesday by approving Metro's operating budget for the remaining four-months of the city's fiscal year.

Council had been approving monthly budgets because of a disagreement with the SORTA, which manages the bus system, over how the city's transit tax can be spent.

The SORTA Board argued it was only for Metro purposes and had filed a lawsuit concerning the issue.

The city countered it could be used for any transit related expense.

Cincinnati Council only funds SORTA for a month

Jay Hanselman — Wed, 19 Dec 2012 21:15:14 +0000

Cincinnati Council voted Wednesday to fund the Southwest Ohio Regional Transit Authority for just one month in the new year.

The action is part of the continuing battle between the city and SORTA about the use of the city’s transit fund.

Cincinnati argues it can be used for any transit related activity. But the agency says it’s only for Metro bus operations. SORTA has a lawsuit pending on the issue.

A Council Member asked City Solicitor John Curp why administrators are proposing a one-month funding ordinance.

Metro project aims to enhance Uptown bus service

Mark Heyne — Tue, 23 Oct 2012 17:08:23 +0000

Metro is unveiling plans Tuesday for an Uptown Transit District that will be built next year. The $6.9 million project will have four locations:

Public Transit in Greater Cincinnati

Maryanne Zeleznik — Fri, 05 Oct 2012 05:31:00 +0000

Maryanne Zeleznik talks public transit and the Metro bus system with Sallie Hilvers, strategic communications director for SORTA/Metro.

Metro takes a look at this quick charging electric bus

Ann Thompson — Tue, 18 Sep 2012 17:33:05 +0000

Metro is getting a first hand look at what manufacturers say is the fastest charging electric bus. Founder of Proterra Dale Hill says it can fully charge in about 10 minutes enabling the bus to go 40 miles.

"People are much more aware of transit today. They want quiet. They want clean. They want comfort."

Hill says this zero-emissions bus costs about 900-thousand dollars. That's comparable to the cost of a diesel bus and its fuel.