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Downtown Parking > Accessibility & Civil Rights

EMBARK operates its programs and services in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Federal Transit Administration guidelines for the provision of services to individuals with disabilities. EMBARK also operates its programs and services without regard to race, color, national origin or any other characteristic protected by law including Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Every department, division, and employee of EMBARK is responsible for carrying out the agency's commitment to non-discrimination, including the requirements of Title VI.

Downtown Parking > Advertising & Sponsorships

Transit Advertising is a cost-effective way to reach prospective customers with large-as-life messages that they simply can't ignore.

Downtown Parking > Data & Insights

We aim to provide transparency and accountability for EMBARK's performance including Customer Surveys, Financial Reports, Ridership Data, and more.

Downtown Parking > At-A-Glance

Find media assets, and a general overview of EMBARK's family of services.

Downtown Parking > Employment

Searching for the chance to work with an organization that promotes growth and a rewarding career? EMBARK offers excellent opportunities as well as competitive benefits, professional development and more.

Downtown Parking > About EMBARK

At EMBARK, we’re more than a bus company. We’re a close-knit transit family that plans, schedules, operates, promotes and maintains downtown parking and the public transportation system throughout the Oklahoma City metro area. Our people have passion to be world-class transportation that is accessible to all, and all want to access it.

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Downtown Parking > Governance

EMBARK and its various partners run the day-to-day under leadership of the Administrator and is governed by the Central Oklahoma Transportation & Parking Authority (COTPA) Board of Trustees. This page is a summary of laws and policies influencing our organizational governance.

Bus > Free Fare Days

In an effort to promote use of public transportation over cars to explore Oklahoma City shopping, entertainment venues and events, and to get out and vote.

Bus > Bike & Ride

Cycling is a great way to stay fit, and help you get to and from you first and last mile destinations.

Bus > Wifi

Stay productive, or sit back and have some fun while on your journey.

Bus > Holiday Service Schedules

EMBARK would like to wish all riders a safe and happy holiday season! Please make note of the service schedule for the upcoming holidays.

Bus > Transit Center

We call it the Transit Center because it is the heart and hub of Central Oklahoma transit and where to go to learn how to use public transportation.

Bus > Mobility Management

EMBARK partners with many community organizations to provide a wide range of transportation programs to meet the diverse needs of the community. Through these programs, qualified customers maintain independence and access community services by arranging their own transportation.

Bus > Haul Pass Program - The Freedom to Explore

The Haul Pass Program provides free public transportation for central Oklahoma youth and free eco-friendly transportation for school-organized field trips.

Bus > Road Scholars

Let EMBARK take care of the transportation on your next field trip. With EMBARK’s Road Scholars program, field trips are exciting and educational from the start.

Bus > About Us

Public transportation is our business. Rider satisfaction is our mission. We aim to provide you with our best customer experience everyday — at every stop and on every bus you ride with us.

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About

Bus > 2024 WCWS Event Express Bus Route

For the third year, EMBARK has stepped up to the plate with easy, safe, and convenient parking and 30-minute express bus service for the NCAA Women’s College World Series.

Bus > 2024 USRowing Rowfest Express Bus Route

EMBARK provides easy, safe, and convenient parking and 20-minute express bus service straight to USRowing Rowfest.

OKC Streetcar > Private Charters

OKC Streetcar allows for private charters, and Free Fare Day partnerships for groups and special events.

OKC Streetcar > Ride Guide

Step-by-step instructions for riding the OKC Streetcar

OKC Streetcar > How to Ride

Public transportation doesn't have to be intimidating. Follow these simple steps for how to board, ride, and arrive quickly and safely to your destination.

OKC Streetcar > Park Here, Ride Free

Simply, park in one of our garages and your parking receipt is your ticket for two to ride the RAPID and the OKC Streetcar for FREE all day!

OKC Streetcar > Streetcar Safety

Remember to always be aware of your surroundings. Streetcars have slow reaction times, so be sure to obey traffic, wear proper riding gear and safely cross at designated locations. Let’s all get home safely.

OKC Streetcar > Pedestrian Safety

There are no fences or barriers between you and the streetcar, so be sure to always be aware of your surroundings and avoid distractions.

OKC Streetcar > Security

If you ride public transportation often, for your daily commute or weekend meetups, public transit is a key part of your day. You know what normal looks like for public transit so when something doesn’t seem right, let us know so we can stop crime before it starts.

OKC Streetcar > Film & Photography

Filming and photoshoots are permitted on board the OKC Streetcar and at OKC Streetcar designated stops; However, please contact us to discuss your particular needs as restrictions may apply.

OKC Streetcar > Contact Us

Essential public transportation is our passion and our business. We aim to provide our customers with our best customer experience everyday — at every stop and on every streetcar you ride with us. Contact us anytime, for any reason. We look forward to hearing from you.

OKC Streetcar > Employment

Oklahoma City Streetcar provides rail transit by operating seven modern streetcars on two loops, 22 stops, and traveling through five downtown districts . Herzog has partnered with EMBARK to operate this service.

OKC Streetcar > Sponsors

Support Our Sponsors! OKC Streetcar advertising and sponsorships are a key strategy for local business and corporate partners to build connections with OKC residents and visitors. Streetcar media can build awareness for your brand and drive results like sales, visits, web traffic, and other key metrics.

OKC Streetcar > Map & Schedule

The OKC streetcar system consists of seven modern and two routes. The Downtown Loop is a 4.86-mile route, consisting of 22 stops, & traveling through 5 districts. The Bricktown Loop is a 2-mile route, consisting of 9 stops, & traveling through 2 districts.

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RAPID > Fares & Passes

Taking transit is easy, convenient, and affordable.

RAPID > Wifi

Stay productive, or sit back and have some fun while on your journey.

Downtown Parking > Off-Street Parking

Concerts, Thunder games, and other events bring all kinds of energy and excitement to downtown Oklahoma City. They also bring tons of people looking for a place to park. Don't waste time looking for that perfect spot – discover your parking spot here.

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Parking, Garage

Downtown Parking > Arts Garage

Located at 431 W. Main with 801 total parking spaces | 17 ADA parking spaces | Entrance clearance of 8'2" | Nearest OKC Streetcar platform: Library

Downtown Parking > Century Center Garage

Located at 100 W. Main with 779 total parking spaces | 19 ADA parking spaces | Entrance clearance of 6'8" | Nearest OKC Streetcar platform: Century Center

Downtown Parking > Convention Center Garage

Located at 15 Mick Cornett Dr. with 1,106 total parking spaces | 24 ADA parking spaces | Entrance clearance of 8'2" | Nearest OKC Streetcar platform: Scissortail Park

Downtown Parking > Sheridan / Walker Garage

Located at 501 W. Sheridan with 1,051 total parking spaces | 28 ADA parking spaces | Entrance clearance of 6'9" | Nearest OKC Streetcar platform: Myriad Gardens

Downtown Parking > About Us

EMBARK Parking manages five parking garages, five surface lots, and on-street metered parking.

Spokies > Rider Tips

Before getting your pedal on, take a quick refresher about safe riding techniques because it’s important to kick it back to the basics and know which side of the road to ride on and how to blend with the flow of traffic.

Oklahoma River Cruises > Landings

Landings are the anchored platforms where guests embark and disembark the vessels. Landings have railed pathways and are ADA accessible for mobility devices, strollers, and bikes.

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River, DOKC

Oklahoma River Cruises > Exchange Landing

The Exchange Landing is the perfect parking refuge for those wanting to visit the downtown business and entertainment districts. Oklahoma River Cruises provides convenient direct service to Bricktown Landing where visitors can connect to the OKC Streetcar, a route serving Automobile Alley, Deep Deuce District, Midtown, and Bricktown.

Oklahoma River Cruises > Stockyards Landing

The Stockyards Landing is located in Oklahoma City's Horse Show Capitol of the World - Historic Stockyards City. This uniquely Western district offers over 70 businesses specializing in western wear, rustic furniture, farm and ranch needs, and fine dining. Easily connect to downtown. Oklahoma River Cruises provides convenient direct service to Bricktown Landing where visitors can connect to the OKC Streetcar, a route serving Automobile Alley, Deep Deuce District, Midtown, and Bricktown.

Sep 16, 2024

Downtown Parking > The City of Oklahoma City Appoints New Director of Public Transportation and Parking Department

Craig Freeman, City Manager of Oklahoma City, has named Jesse Rush Administrator of the Central Oklahoma Transportation and Parking Authority (COTPA) and Director of the City of Oklahoma City’s Public Transportation and Parking Department.

Jun 26, 2024

Downtown Parking > EMBARK Transit Passes Half the Price from July 1 – 8

This limited-time offer includes daily, monthly, and annual transit passes valid on bus, RAPID and OKC Streetcar.

Nov 24, 2023

Downtown Parking > EMBARK Transit Passes Half the Price

EMBARK is offering the public a half-price sale on its transit passes from Dec 1-9. This sale includes daily, monthly, and annual transit passes for fixed-route bus, RAPID NW, OKC Streetcar, and Spokies bike share.

Nov 03, 2023

Downtown Parking > Meet RAPID - the future of OKC transit.

Welcoming passengers on board on December 3, 2023! To welcome you, fare is free for all from December 3 - Jan 1, 2024.

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Free Fare, Free

Sep 13, 2023

Downtown Parking > EMBARK offers Oklahoma State Fair express bus route

EMBARK will offer a special transportation service on weekends during the 2023 Oklahoma State Fair to connect downtown Oklahoma City with the state fairgrounds.

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Events, Charter

Aug 10, 2023

Downtown Parking > EMBARK Conducting Full-Scale RAPID and Streetcar Safety Exercise on Aug. 10

Public alerted to significant first responder presence downtown for routine safety drill, Hudson Ave. street closure

Jun 06, 2023

Downtown Parking > EMBARK Offering Express Bus Service During Women’s College World Series in June

Transit Service Offers Non-Stop Travel from Downtown to USA Softball Hall of Fame Complex Every 30 Minutes

Apr 20, 2023

Downtown Parking > EMBARK Marks Earth Day 2023 with Free Transit, Progress on Converting Bus Fleet to Alternative Fuel

Public invited to try transit and ride bus and streetcar free on Saturday, April 22

Oct 28, 2022

Downtown Parking > EMBARK Earns National Transit Advertising Award

Video Ad Raised Awareness About Safe Transit Services During Pandemic

Sep 14, 2022

Downtown Parking > OKC Streetcar Achieves 1 Million Riders Milestone

The OKC Streetcar reached its 1 million rider milestone on Saturday, September 10, since service began in December 2018, according to EMBARK officials.

Sep 13, 2022

Downtown Parking > EMBARK Offers Weekend Bus Service to Oklahoma State Fair

Fairgoers who live or are staying in downtown can easily park and ride from the Oklahoma City Convention Center or connect with the weekend fair service via bus or streetcar at EMBARK’s downtown Transit Center.

Jul 20, 2022

Downtown Parking > EMBARK Releases 2021 Customer Satisfaction Findings

EMBARK officials recently released findings from the 2021 Transit Rider Survey for its fixed-route bus and OKC Streetcar services.

Mar 03, 2022

Downtown Parking > EMBARK Adds New Features to Parking App

Downtown garages now accept payment through their mobile parking app – Flowbird.

Jan 31, 2022

Downtown Parking > EMBARK Celebrates Rosa Parks Day

Feb. 4 Marks Civil Rights Heroine’s Birthday, Transit Equity Day 

Oct 06, 2021

Downtown Parking > EMBARK Board Hears Findings Report on State of Bus Transit in Oklahoma City

EMBARK leadership presented a set of recommendation scenarios, developed from the OKC Moves Regional Bus Study to its board of trustees summarizing several months of market research, technical analysis, and customer and staff input.

Sep 24, 2021

Downtown Parking > EMBARK Bus and OKC Streetcar Passes Half-Price from December 1-9

EMBARK is offering a half-price sale on all OKC bus and streetcar passes from December 1-9.

Apr 22, 2021

Downtown Parking > Free EMBARK Rides Offered in Observation of Earth Day on April 23

In celebration of Earth Day, EMBARK today unveiled its new Clean Natural Gas Facility along with the state’s first electric fixed-route bus and charging stations that will serve Central Oklahoma residents.

Feb 13, 2021

Downtown Parking > EMBARK Updates Bus Service for Winter Weather Preparation

With two winter storms approaching Central Oklahoma, EMBARK will implement winter weather service plans in Oklahoma City and Norman, keeping the safety of its employees and customers their top priority.

Jan 13, 2021

Downtown Parking > EMBARK Deepens Leadership Bench

EMBARK, Central Oklahoma’s leading transportation provider, recently named Suzanne Wickenkamp Assistant Director of Administration and Jesse Rush Assistant Director of Operations.

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Leadership

Dec 21, 2020

Downtown Parking > EMBARK Awarded Grant Funds From the Volkswagen Environmental Mitigation Trust Agreement 

Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ), EMBARK will receive $666,661 to replace two EMBARK Plus paratransit buses and one fixed route transit bus with new alternative-fueled vehicles. 

Oct 19, 2020

Downtown Parking > EMBARK to Offer Free Rides on Election Day

EMBARK will be offering free rides during Election Day, November 3, 2020, to help all eligible Oklahoma City residents exercise their right to vote.

Aug 25, 2020

Downtown Parking > Mass Transit Magazine 40 under 40 Recognizes EMBARK Employee

Jesse Rush wins award, as he has worked to establish and advance OKC Streetcar operations since 2014.

Aug 18, 2020

Downtown Parking > EMBARK Updates COVID-19 Service Rules

EMBARK continues to adjust our response as new information and guidance are made available from local and national health officials. The following updates will be effective Sunday, August 23.

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COVID, Wellness

Aug 12, 2020

Downtown Parking > All the EMBARK Buses and OKC Streetcar for Half the Price

EMBARK is offering a half-price sale on all OKC bus and streetcar passes from December 1-9.

Jul 30, 2020

Downtown Parking > Real-Time OKC Streetcar Map Goes “Live”

OKC Streetcar tracking map is now accessible by mobile devices and desktop computers.

Jun 11, 2020

Downtown Parking > Low Emission Vehicle Program Funds New Electric Bus for Oklahoma City

Low Emission Vehicle Program Funds New Electric Bus for Oklahoma City

Mar 30, 2020

Downtown Parking > EMBARK Announces Temporary Transit Service Plan

Modified Schedule Starts April 5 to Preserve Access to Essential Services

Jan 30, 2020

Downtown Parking > Hamon Offer Downtown Bus Ride-A-Long

EMBARK and Ward 6 Councilwoman JoBeth Hamon are offering a free Bus Ride-A-Long on Sunday, Feb. 2.

Jan 14, 2020

Downtown Parking > Public Transportation is A+ for OKC Students

Through the implementation of the Haul Pass program and improvements to the city’s transit services, we can continue to provide affordable, sustainable transit for our students and all residents of Oklahoma City.

Jan 07, 2020

Downtown Parking > Oklahoma City to Launch Smartphone App for On-Street Parking

The app, which will now begin development and does not yet have a name, will let users pay for the City’s metered on-street parking spaces in the downtown area on the spot with their phone.

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App, Parking, Fare

Dec 03, 2019

Downtown Parking > Oklahoma City Streetcar Celebrates First Anniversary

EMBARK Plans OKC Streetcar Celebration Activities During December

Sep 03, 2019

Downtown Parking > EMBARK Seeks Feedback on Downtown Oklahoma City Parking Needs

EMBARK wants feedback on the future parking needs for the city’s urban core, including the City Center, Automobile Alley, Arts District, Deep Deuce, Bricktown, and Midtown districts.

Feb 26, 2019

Downtown Parking > EMBARK Everyday - Seven Day Bus Service Launches

On January 27, residents began moving around the city on a Sunday by bus. EMBARK and Oklahoma City officials celebrated the launch of the long-awaited seven-day service on the first day of Sunday service at Oklahoma City’s Downtown Transit Center.

Jun 02, 2017

Downtown Parking > EMBARK Selects Streetcar Operator

EMBARK’s Board of Trustees awarded a contract Friday with Herzog Transit Services, Inc. for the start-up, operation and maintenance of the seven-vehicle Oklahoma City Streetcar system that's expected to begin passenger service in late 2018.

Apr 21, 2017

Downtown Parking > EMBARK Seeks Public Input on Fares

EMBARK is hosting a series of listening sessions and a survey to collect input from the public about integrating and simplifying payment options for their different transit and parking services, including: bus, bike share, parking, ferry and the future Oklahoma City Streetcar.

Jul 27, 2016

Downtown Parking > Streetcar Brand Strategy Revealed

EMBARK unveiled Bermuda Green, Clear Sky Blue and Redbud as the colors for the brand identity of the MAPS 3’s Oklahoma City Streetcar.

Downtown Parking > 2023 RAPID Bus Rapid Transit

The Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project will be Central Oklahoma’s first BRT line and will provide a premium transit service to Northwest OKC residents through more frequent service with enhanced vehicles, stations and passenger amenities.

Downtown Parking > 2020 Downtown Parking Management Study

This study provides analysis and information to help Downtown embrace new parking management practices and define how parking management can continue to evolve to serve the community.

Downtown Parking > 2018 MAPS3 Modern Streetcar

MAPS 3 is a 10-year construction program designed to improve the quality of life in Oklahoma City.

Downtown Parking > 2013 Downtown Alternatives Analysis

The Greater Downtown Circulator AA was the first planning step toward carrying out the metro area’s Fixed Guideway Plan, and focused only on downtown and health center mobility.

Downtown Parking > 2005 - 2030 Fixed Guideway Study

The Fixed Guideway Plan identifies potential regional transit solutions that improve connections among metro area’s growth centers, enhance economic development opportunities, improve mobility, expand transportation options and improve air quality.

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