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Proposed 2020 Service Changes

 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

CENTRAL OKLAHOMA TRANSPORTATON AND PARKING AUTHORITY (COTPA)

PROPOSED EMBARK SUMMER 2020 SERVICE CHANGES

 A public hearing, preceded by a series of community meetings, has been scheduled to receive comments on proposed service changes planned for Summer 2020. If approved by the Board of Trustees (decision expected on August 7, 2020), the implementation date for changes is August 9, 2020.

SERVICE CHANGE OVERVIEW

• Add a new bus service to the OKC Social Security office located at NE 122 St. and N Kelley Ave.(Direct trip from the transit center, four times per day, three days per week.)
• EMBARK Ferry services known as Oklahoma River Cruises will be temporarily suspended in FY21 due to river maintenance and budget restrictions 
• EMBARK Bike Share services known as Spokies will be temporarily suspended due to FY21 budget restrictions 
• Retire Route 050 (the CIRC). The service hours from this route will be reallocated to make the following service improvements:
• Route 009 will increase frequency from 60 minutes to 30 minutes.

• Route 024 Norman Express Service: All service will now be operated by EMBARK OKC. A new operating schedule will be implemented with 9 trips occurring between 6:30 am - 7 pm on weekdays.

• Route 023 will shift frequency to 30 minutes from 25 minutes to improve on-time performance.
• Route 010 will shift frequency from 30 minutes to 36 minutes starting at 3 pm during weekday service to improve on-time performance during peak travel times. 

COMMUNITY MEETINGS

Tuesday, July 14, 2020 – 5:30 p.m.

Virtual Teams Meeting

https://bit.ly/38E4LZ9

405-534-4946

Conference ID:323 443 973#

Meeting Recording

Tuesday, July 21, 2020 – 11:30 a.m.

Virtual Teams Meeting

https://bit.ly/3fkTDD6

405-534-4946

Conference ID: 739 116 234#

Meeting Recording

Thursday, July 30, 2020 – 5:30 p.m.

Virtual Teams Meeting

https://bit.ly/32d9znd

405-534-4946

Conference ID: 339 779 966#

Meeting Recording

Process for Receiving Comments

The COTPA Board of Trustees encourages public comments on the day of the public hearing or in writing beforehand. Those desiring to speak should contact COTPA at (405) 297-1657 (TDD *711) to register. Advance registration will be accepted until 4 p.m. on the day before the hearing. Those who have not pre-registered may sign up immediately before the hearing begins and will be scheduled to speak after those who have pre-registered. In addition, written comments received any time before the hearing is adjourned will become a part of the official hearing record. Written comments may be submitted the day of the hearing or provided by email to embarkok@okc.gov, or mailed in advance to:

EMBARK

Attn: Service Changes – Summer 2020

2000 S May Ave

Oklahoma City, OK 73108

Those sending comments should include their name, address, email and phone number.