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. The state of Oklahoma City’s retail industry ahead of the holiday shopping season will be topic for the November forum.
While Oklahoma City boasts some of the lowest commute times among major metros in the country, that doesn’t mean you have to have a car to traverse our community’s 620-square miles. EMBARK helps OKC residents get where they need to go through public transit and they offer many ways to get around.
A major milestone for MAPS 4 was met in September when the City Council gave its approval to the MAPS 4 Implementation Plan, the roadmap or guiding document on how the city will implement or execute the program.
The October Chamber Forum is scheduled for Oct. 20 at Vast and will focus on the latest news surrounding the regional transit initiatives for the Oklahoma City metro and the Regional Transportation Authority, the organization responsible for creating a coordinated regional transit plan for its six member cities.
One way to escape the hassles of driving to the OU-Texas football game is by hopping on board the Heartland Flyer Big Game Train, a unique and very affordable experience that provides Sooner fans a relaxing and hassle-free trip south of the Red River.
The Greater Oklahoma City Chamber is gearing up for a slew of signature events during the fall, all designed to highlight key areas of importance to Oklahoma City, the surrounding region, Chamber membership and the Chamber itself. And it’s not too early to reserve your spot.
Are you ready to put your car in park and explore the other transit options that Oklahoma City has to offer? Look no further than the offerings from EMBARK, Oklahoma City’s parking and transportation authority.
Are you a train enthusiast or curious about train travel? The Heartland Flyer train service between Oklahoma City and Ft. Worth, Texas, is an underrated way to explore all points south on the I-35 corridor.
