EMBARK Proposes Plan to Implement OKC Moves Bus Service Changes

March 3, 2023

EMBARK is seeking input from the public on the proposed OKC Moves service changes, which include modifications to Oklahoma City bus routes planned to go into effect this fall if approved by the Central Oklahoma Transportation and Parking Authority (COTPA) Board. There are several opportunities for the public to offer feedback, including community meetings, online at embarkok.com/okcmoves, or by calling 405.235.7433 or *711.

The proposed service changes are based on recommendations from the OKC Moves Bus Study, which was conducted by nationally-recognized transit firm Nelson\Nygaard and accepted by the COTPA Board in March 2022.

“Later this year, EMBARK will launch the region’s first bus rapid transit line - RAPID NW - connecting the Northwest Expressway corridor with Downtown Oklahoma City and the greater EMBARK transit network,” said Assistant City Manager and EMBARK Administrator Jason Ferbrache. “At the same time, we’re adjusting our EMBARK bus service to fully integrate transit services to maximize our customer’s reach while improving the on-time performance and frequency of bus service, and even extending bus routes into some new areas.”

Major changes planned by EMBARK include:

In-Person Community Meetings

Meeting 1

• March 6 at 5 p.m.
• Warr Acres Library, 5901 N.W. 63rd St., Warr Acres, OK 73132
• Bus Route: 008; Stop ID: 1535

Meeting 2

Meeting 3

• March 9 at 5 p.m.
• Southern Oaks Library, 6900 S. Walker Ave., Oklahoma City, OK 73139
• Bus Route: 040; Stop ID: 2351

• March 14 at 11 a.m.
• EMBARK Transit Center, 420 N.W. 5th St., Oklahoma City, OK 73102
• Bus Routes: 002, 003, 005, 007, 008, 009, 010, 011, 012, 013, 014, 015, 016, 018, 022, 024, 038, 040

Meeting 5

• March 16 at 5 p.m.
• Ralph Ellison Library, 2000 N.E. 23rd St., Oklahoma City, OK 73111
• Bus Route: 002; Stop ID: 143

Public Hearing

• April 7 at 9 a.m.
• City Council Chambers, 200 N. Walker Ave., Oklahoma City, OK 73102
• Bus Routes: 009, 012, 013, 014, 016, 040; Stop ID: 1656

Following the community meetings and public feedback phase, EMBARK plans to bring the final recommendations to the COTPA Board for approval in May. New bus service and RAPID NW are expected to launch in the fall.  

To learn more about OKC Moves and meeting information, and to provide feedback about the proposed route changes, visit embarkok.com/okcmoves.

Changes to EMBARK Norman bus service are also expected to launch in Fall 2023 as part of the GoNorman Transit plan adopted by the City of Norman in December 2022.