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.
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Reduced Fare is available senior adults age 65 or older, persons on Medicare, persons with a qualifying disability, and youth ages 7-17.
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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.
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.
Cycling is a great way to stay fit, and help you get to and from you first and last mile destinations.
Your day doesn't end at 7 pm, and ours doesn't either. Five bus routes operate at night and run hourly, Monday – Friday from 7 p.m. to midnight. To maximize connectivity, routes connect at the Downtown Transit Center, and the Reno Mini-Hub (routes 011 and 23N).
EMBARK buses serve much of the Oklahoma City metro area. Each route’s hours of operation vary, but many popular routes run about every 30 minutes during the weekday and every 60 minutes on Saturday and Sunday.
Reduced Fare is available senior adults age 65 or older, persons on Medicare, and persons with a qualifying disability.
The EMBARK system map shows the routes of weekday and weekend bus routes. The map also shows some of Norman's streets, parks, schools, libraries, and points of interest.
EMBARK buses serve much of the Oklahoma City metro area. Each route’s hours of operation vary, but many popular routes run about every 30 minutes during the weekday and every 60 minutes on Saturday and Sunday.
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.
EMBARK would like to wish all riders a safe and happy holiday season! Please make note of the service schedule for the upcoming holidays.
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.
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.
EMBARK's Plus paratransit service is a shared-ride public transportation and to participate you must have completed the following eligibility process.
The Haul Pass Program provides free public transportation for central Oklahoma youth and free eco-friendly transportation for school-organized field trips.
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.
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.
Whether it’s down the street or around the corner, now you can see exactly where your bus is on your mobile device.
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.
EMBARK provides easy, safe, and convenient parking and 20-minute express bus service straight to USRowing Rowfest.
EMBARK operates both OKC & Norman bus service. Also, Route 024 serves as an “Express Route”, with 9 trips on service weekdays connecting the two cities!
OKC Streetcar allows for private charters, and Free Fare Day partnerships for groups and special events.
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.
Taking transit is easy, convenient and best of all, affordable. Learn about our fares and how to purchase money-saving passes.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
RAPID runs 9.5 miles each way traversing NW Expressway, Classen, and Downtown - potentially reaching 40,000 residents and 91,000 jobs in the local workforce.
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.
EMBARK serves the City of Norman with six scheduled fixed-route bus routes and ADA paratransit services.
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.
EMBARK buses serve much of the Norman & Oklahoma City metro area. Each route’s hours of operation vary, but most Norman routes run about every 30 minutes during the weekday and every 60 minutes on Saturday.
Taking transit is easy, convenient and best of all, affordable. Learn about our fares and how to purchase money-saving passes.
Public Ferry cruises are scheduled throughout the day. The ferry offers service to four landing locations along the Oklahoma River. Fares can be paid as you board the boat, in advance with Token Transit, or in person at the Regatta Park Landing ticketbooth.
Are you looking for family friendly adventures? Try one of these ferry trips. Ferry Fun Cruises are public ferry rides suitable for all ages that only require a regular fare.
For your safety, our captains are licensed U.S. Coast Guard mariners. Passengers who are unable to follow captains’ rules may be asked to exit the vessel.
This limited-time offer includes daily, monthly, and annual transit passes valid on bus, RAPID and OKC Streetcar.
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The public is invited to event filled with holiday-themed entertainment and goodies at park-and-ride location on December 9
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.
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Welcoming passengers on board on December 3, 2023! To welcome you, fare is free for all from December 3 - Jan 1, 2024.
EMBARK will offer a special transportation service on weekends during the 2023 Oklahoma State Fair to connect downtown Oklahoma City with the state fairgrounds.
Transit Service Offers Non-Stop Travel from Downtown to USA Softball Hall of Fame Complex Every 30 Minutes
Public invited to try transit and ride bus and streetcar free on Saturday, April 22
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.
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The OKC Streetcar reached its 1 million rider milestone on Saturday, September 10, since service began in December 2018, according to EMBARK officials.
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.
EMBARK officials recently released findings from the 2021 Transit Rider Survey for its fixed-route bus and OKC Streetcar services.
Feb. 4 Marks Civil Rights Heroine’s Birthday, Transit Equity Day
EMBARK is offering a half-price sale on all OKC bus and streetcar passes from December 1-9.
The Stockyards Landing located at 800 S. Agnew Avenue offers customers easy access to explore the iconic Stockyards City and is adjacent to the City’s Equestrian Park.
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.
EMBARK will be offering free rides during Election Day, November 3, 2020, to help all eligible Oklahoma City residents exercise their right to vote.
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.
EMBARK is offering a half-price sale on all OKC bus and streetcar passes from December 1-9.
OKC Streetcar tracking map is now accessible by mobile devices and desktop computers.
EMBARK and SendaRide are working together to give seniors greater access to local wellness centers and public transit.
Modified Schedule Starts April 5 to Preserve Access to Essential Services
EMBARK and Ward 6 Councilwoman JoBeth Hamon are offering a free Bus Ride-A-Long on Sunday, Feb. 2.
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.
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.
EMBARK Plans OKC Streetcar Celebration Activities During December
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.
Downtown Discovery has operated since 2011 at no cost to customers. Incorporating a small fare now helps offset the cost to operate the service.
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.
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.
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.
To support students and the schools, EMBARK is piloting an expansion of its Haul Pass program to give all Oklahoma City Public School juniors and seniors free bus rides anywhere, anytime EMBARK buses are running.
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.
EMBARK unveiled Bermuda Green, Clear Sky Blue and Redbud as the colors for the brand identity of the MAPS 3’s Oklahoma City Streetcar.
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.
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.
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.