The OKC Streetcar will remain free to ride permanently following a successful six-month pilot program that saw ridership climb significantly during the first half of 2026.
As Downtown Oklahoma City continues to see new investment, population growth and evolving development patterns, the City of Oklahoma City is inviting residents, workers and visitors to help shape the future of the urban core through a new community survey tied to the Downtown Oklahoma City Strategic Plan.
Federal, state and local leaders gathered March 11 to mark the completion of the U.S. Senator James Inhofe Interchange at Interstate 40 and Douglas Boulevard, a major transportation investment aimed at improving mobility and supporting continued economic growth in eastern Oklahoma County.
For years, selling Oklahoma City as a destination for large meetings and conventions meant focusing on logistics: square footage, hotel room counts, and how everything fit together on paper. Today, that conversation looks very different.
An exhibition celebrating one of America’s most iconic transportation corridors opened Feb. 6, 2026, exploring how movement and infrastructure shaped the American West and influenced the growth and identity of Oklahoma City.
The Greater Oklahoma City Chamber is advancing a comprehensive transportation legislative agenda aimed at improving mobility, strengthening infrastructure and supporting long-term economic growth across central Oklahoma and the state.
Officials with EMBARK have launched a six-month pilot program offering free rides on the OKC Streetcar through July 5, aiming to boost ridership and support downtown economic activity.
The Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) released its third-quarter 2025 Cost of Living Index, showing Oklahoma City’s overall score at 81.9, or 18.1 points below the national average of 100.
