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Update on OKC’s transit initiatives on tap for Oct. Chamber Forum; retail topic for Nov. Forum

By Chamber Staff / Events / October 13, 2021

Earlier this year, the Regional Transportation Authority of Central Oklahoma (RTA) approved the Transit System Plan that will serve as the guiding document for the next 10 to 25 years to eventually bring bus rapid transit and commuter rail to the Oklahoma City metro. Four regional corridors were identified in the plan that would quickly and efficiently connect people to various “regional activity centers” across the metro.

During the Oct. 20 Chamber Forum, slated from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Vast, hear from a panel of local transportation officials discuss the latest news surrounding the regional transit initiatives for the OKC metro.

Serving on the panel will be former Oklahoma Gov. Brad Henry, RTA chair; Marion Hutchison, RTA vice chair; and Jason Ferbrache, director/administrator for the Central Oklahoma Transportation and Parking Authority.

Tickets for the October Chamber Forum are $35 for Chamber members and $55 for nonmembers. To register or learn more, visit the event page at okcchamber.com/events.

It’s not too early to purchase your tickets to the November Chamber Forum, which is set for Nov. 17 at Vast. The state of Oklahoma City’s retail industry ahead of the holiday shopping season will be topic for the November forum with Jim Parrack, senior vice president at Price Edwards & Company; Daniel McCloud, owner of TRADE Supply Co.; Shane McWhorter, Washington Prime Group general manager; and Cléo Rajon, executive director of the Independent Shopkeepers Association, serving as guest panelists.

If you would like to purchase tickets for the November Chamber Forum in advance, please visit the event page at okcchamber.com/events.

The Chamber Forum series brings thought leaders together to discuss major initiatives, programs and current issues that impact Oklahoma City’s business climate, economy and community.

Special thanks to Presenting Sponsor Cox Business and Corporate Sponsor ADG.

This article originally appeared in the October 2021 edition of the VeloCity newsletter.