The Heartland Flyer will continue operating for another year thanks to a $3.5 million vote by the North Central Texas Council of Governments. The emergency funding prevents a shutdown of the daily Amtrak route between Oklahoma City and Fort Worth that had been scheduled to end Sept. 30.
EMBARK is expanding its Climb Ride program to support youth ages 17-24 participating in Pivot's Transitional Living Program (TLP).
Oklahoma has long faced challenges in maintaining and upgrading its transportation infrastructure. However, two decades ago, the Legislature had the vision to create the Oklahoma Department of Transportation’s Eight-Year Plan, which marked the beginning of a shift toward adequately funding a safer, more efficient transportation system across the state.
The first phase of MAPS 4 bus stop improvements is complete, marking a milestone in Oklahoma City’s efforts to modernize and expand public transit infrastructure. The new upgrades are now open for service in northeast Oklahoma City.
As Oklahoma City continues to grow, expanding public transportation infrastructure is becoming more important. RAPID NW, the region’s first bus rapid transit service, marked its first anniversary this week and is already playing a key role in meeting the city’s growing transit needs. Serving more than 450,000 riders in its first year, RAPID NW is designed to connect major areas of the city, including workplaces, shopping centers, medical facilities, and entertainment spots.
Oklahoma City’s first bus rapid transit system is off to a stellar start. The system, named RAPID, began operating in Northwest Oklahoma City nearly two months ago.
The Chamber’s board of directors recently adopted a comprehensive set of public policy priorities heading into the 2024 legislative session, which are crucial to creating a strong future for Oklahoma businesses.
Oklahoma City is one step closer to having its first bus rapid transit (BRT) service.
