Although Ohio is an “Open Carry” state, a license is needed to carry a concealed weapon, however, only concealed weapons are allowed on motor vehicles, including buses.
In a separate ordinance, the city agreed to stop removing currently illegal benches at some stops unless they are unsafe.
The Thomas G. Neusom Founders' Leadership Award is the highest honor bestowed by COMTO.
First started in 2009, 133 public transit agencies and businesses have signed on to the APTA Sustainability Commitment. Currently, 38 signatories have received recognition.
Several of Metro’s employees were to participate in a two-year FTA training program designed to provide transit organizations with tools to help them manage their environmental impact.
As part of the exclusive partnership, customers will begin seeing interior transit cards on buses advertising a unique code for a free ride on Uber for first-time users.
The phone survey was related to expanded public transportation services in Greater Cincinatti.
While officials considered Tuesday's test successful, there were two instances of possibly blown gaskets that will require adjustment in the electrical delivery system. Testing will continue this week.
With 37 years of public transportation experience, he has previously served in senior management positions for several high-profile rail projects including Denver RTD, Houston Metro and TriMet.
Streetcar testing is set to start in November, with revenue operations scheduled to begin by Sept. 15, 2016.