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RAPID > Data & Insights

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

RAPID > At-A-Glance

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

RAPID > 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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EMBARK > Service Changes

Every day, changes occur to roads, businesses and communities that can affect the transit system. We respond by regularly reviewing these changes and then determining if adjustments need to be made.

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 > Rules for Riding

Simply put, be a kind rider.

Bus > Safety & Security

Whether you’re following your regular commute route or on your way to a movie or meet up with friends, public transit is a key part of your day and no one can spot something suspicious or out of place better than you.

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 > 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 bus you ride with us. Contact us anytime, for any reason. We look forward to hearing from you.

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 > 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 > 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.

RAPID > 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 bus you ride with us. Contact us anytime, for any reason. We look forward to hearing from you.

RAPID > 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.

Norman > 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 bus you ride with us. Contact us anytime, for any reason. We look forward to hearing from you.

Norman > Safety & Security

Whether you’re following your regular commute route or on your way to a movie or meet up with friends, public transit is a key part of your day and no one can spot something suspicious or out of place better than you.

Norman > Rules for Riding

Simply put, be a kind rider.

Spokies > Pricing

Taking transit is easy, convenient and best of all, affordable. Learn about our fares and how to purchase money-saving passes.

Spokies > How it Works

Spokies Bikeshare is metro Oklahoma City’s bikeshare service, with 50 pedal-only and 48 e-bikes available in Downtown Oklahoma City and surrounding areas.

Spokies > About Us

Spokies aims to provide riders with a healthy, affordable, eco-friendly transit option in Oklahoma City.

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Dec 04, 2024

RAPID > Officials Commemorate 1st Anniversary of RAPID NW with plaque unveiling

Celebration continues with Universal Pass giveaway and half-price pass sale

Nov 18, 2024

RAPID > Celebrate the Holiday Season with EMBARK Half-Price Transit Pass Sale, December 2 – 8

Savings available on daily, weekly, monthly, and annual fixed-route bus, RAPID NW, and OKC Streetcar passes.

Jul 10, 2024

RAPID > RAPID Northwest Achieves Quarter Million Rider Milestone

RAPID NW reached its quarter million rider milestone (July 10, 2024) since service began on December 4, 2023.

Jun 06, 2023

RAPID > 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

Oct 28, 2022

RAPID > EMBARK Earns National Transit Advertising Award

Video Ad Raised Awareness About Safe Transit Services During Pandemic

Sep 14, 2022

RAPID > 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.

Jul 20, 2022

RAPID > 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.

Oct 06, 2021

RAPID > 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.

Feb 23, 2021

RAPID > Free Transportation Available for Seniors with Vaccination Appointments

Oklahoma County residents age 60 and older who qualify for a vaccination appointment are now able to schedule a free trip to and from their vaccination site with EMBARK.

Jul 21, 2020

RAPID > Summer Service Changes on the Horizon for EMBARK

EMBARK is preparing for system changes to focus on the preservation of essential transit services throughout FY 2021.

Jul 09, 2020

RAPID > Local Transit Organizations Keeping Seniors Mobile and Connected

EMBARK and SendaRide are working together to give seniors greater access to local wellness centers and public transit.

Jan 30, 2020

RAPID > 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

RAPID > 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.

Jun 11, 2019

RAPID > EMBARK Launches Dockless Bike Share Service

Spokies Dash, a new dockless bike system, includes 25 bicycles that may be picked up or dropped off in the downtown, Bricktown, Deep Deuce, Film Row, Uptown, Page Woodson, Paseo Arts District, and Plaza District areas.

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Bike, Cycling

Jun 03, 2019

RAPID > EMBARK Celebrates Bus Stop improvement program’s 100th Bus Shelter

New shelter represents EMBARK’s commitment to quality facilities and service enhancements.

Feb 26, 2019

RAPID > 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.

Aug 17, 2017

RAPID > Downtown Discovery Adds Fare

Downtown Discovery has operated since 2011 at no cost to customers. Incorporating a small fare now helps offset the cost to operate the service.

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DOKC, Fare

Apr 19, 2017

RAPID > EMBARK Offers Free Bus and Spokies Rides for Earth Day

The goal of free rides is to encourage people to take the bus or other public transit instead of their car to reduce harmful emissions. One EMBARK bus can replace up to 35 vehicles.

Apr 06, 2017

RAPID > Oklahoma River Cruises Kicks Off Its 10th Season

2017 marks the 10th season of ferry service. Starting with just two landings and now serving four, Oklahoma River Cruises services have expanded and so have the destinations along the river.

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River, Ferry

Dec 14, 2016

RAPID > EMBARK Awarded Millions in Competitive Federal Grant

EMBARK will use the funds to purchase six new buses to replace aging buses in the fleet. The buses will be similar to the six 40-foot CNG buses that rolled out on the street this fall.

Nov 22, 2016

RAPID > EMBARK Releases FY16 Survey Results

EMBARK recently released its Fiscal Year 2016 research results revealing that investment in public transportation is important to Oklahoma City’s long-term future, while existing customers would like to see service enhancements continue.

Sep 09, 2016

RAPID > Last 2016 Third Friday Free with EMBARK

EMBARK has done its part to help reduce pollution during ozone alert season by encouraging metro residents to take a free ride every third Friday from May through September.

Aug 17, 2016

RAPID > EMBARK Wins National Award

With numerous improvements over the past several years, EMBARK was just named the “North America’s Outstanding Public Transportation System” by the American Public Transportation Association for systems providing less than 4 million annual passenger trips.

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Aug 17, 2016

RAPID > 2016 Outstanding Transit System of the Year

With numerous improvements over the past several years, EMBARK was just named the “North America’s Outstanding Public Transportation System” by the American Public Transportation Association for systems providing less than 4 million annual passenger trips.

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Nov 16, 2015

RAPID > EMBARK Announces Service Improvements: SW 29 to Receive 30-Minute Weekday Service

Research and our local experience has shown increased frequency leads to increases in ridership.

Jul 15, 2015

RAPID > EMBARK Facilities Go Tobacco Free

Tobacco will be prohibited at all of EMBARK’s transit stops, shelters, parking facilities, ferry landings, transit facilities and vehicles.

Jun 19, 2015

RAPID > Transit System Revs Up Improvements

The City of Oklahoma City 2015-16 fiscal year budget was approved Tuesday by the City Council and includes $29.5 million for public transit, including an additional $250,000 for system improvements.

Apr 21, 2015

RAPID > Earth Day: The Perfect Time to Rethink Driving Habits

When temperatures rise in Oklahoma, so do ozone levels. Simply leaving your car at home for the day can make a huge impact. According to the U.S. Department of Energy, every gallon of gasoline you use releases 20 pounds of carbon dioxide, a major contributor to ozone.

Apr 09, 2015

RAPID > EMBARK Working the Night Shift

Route 23N and 011, EMBARK crosstown bus routes, began operating until midnight on January 26 as part of an initiative to improve public transit service.

Oct 27, 2014

RAPID > Community Health Fair at Transit Center

With more than 10,000 people using EMBARK buses every day, we thought this would be a great opportunity to help reach a large segment of the population.

Jun 18, 2014

RAPID > Ozone Season Underway

Hot temperatures, calm winds and sunshine with no cloud cover are the ingredients for an ozone alert day. As Oklahoma enters ozone alert season, citizens are asked to do their part to keep pollution down.

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