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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.

At EMBARK, we care for our community and strive to make sure everyone in Central Oklahoma has access to the information and essential services that are critical to health, well-being, and economic opportunity. Whether it’s providing transit training courses, participating in local community events, or speaking to civic groups and neighborhood associations, EMBARK strives to be an active and accessible community partner.

EMBARK is an advocate of open data, and has resources available to developers, to promote the use of transit and information related to transit.

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

Complying with the requirements of local, state and federal laws and guidelines, EMBARK is dedicated to ensuring full and open competition and equitable treatment of all potential sources of the procurement process (planning, solicitation, award, administration and documentation of contracts).

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

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

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.

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.

Reduced Fare is available senior adults age 65 or older, persons on Medicare, persons with a qualifying disability, and youth ages 7-17.

On Sunday December 3 the OKC Moves Service changes go into effect including the merging of route three and route five and the launch of RAPID Northwest.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Step-by-step instructions for riding the OKC Streetcar

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

EMBARK uses pay-by-plate parking to offer customers ease and efficiency when parking downtown. This system allows the driver to pay at the on-street electronic meter without having to return to their vehicle.

The Professional Parking Association recommends the following common safety tips for parking:

Your safety and convenience is our top priority. Towing, jump starts, and an escort is available to you.

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

EMBARK Parking Facilities are operated by PCI Municipal Services. Their personal attention and flexibility to our industry is complimentary to EMBARK's vision to be world class transportation.

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

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.

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.

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

We promise to provide you with the highest level of customer service everyday - Contact us anytime, for any reason. We look forward to hearing from you.

Specialty Cruises typically run June - October. These events are open to the public and offer seasonally themed activities and require booking tickets in advance. Groups of 10+ are encouraged to consider a Private Charter to experience a more tailored experience.

Escape the ordinary and select Oklahoma River Cruises as the venue for your next meeting or special event. Your guests will be treated to impeccable service and amazing views of Oklahoma City.

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.

In April 2008, Oklahoma River Cruises launched ferry transit service along a seven-mile stretch of the Oklahoma River with the Devon Discovery. Shortly thereafter, the Devon Explorer and Devon Pioneer joined the fleet, offering additional ferry service, specialty cruises and private charters.

We promise to provide you with the highest level of customer service everyday. Contact us anytime, for any reason. We look forward to hearing from you.

Nov 06, 2024

Free Vaccinations, Blood Pressure Checks, Dental Products, and More Available

Sep 16, 2024

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.

Apr 19, 2024

Dec 05, 2023

The public is invited to event filled with holiday-themed entertainment and goodies at park-and-ride location on December 9

Dec 04, 2023

Nov 03, 2023

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

Sep 13, 2023

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

Jun 29, 2023

Awards recognize human trafficking intervention, agency marketing campaign, bus operations, and more

Jun 06, 2023

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

Mar 03, 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.

Oct 28, 2022

Video Ad Raised Awareness About Safe Transit Services During Pandemic

Sep 13, 2022

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.

Aug 19, 2022

Engineering News-Record (ENR) has named EMBARK’s Convention Center Parking Garage as the recipient of a 2022 Best Projects Award of Merit in the Government/Public Building category for the publication’s Texas and Louisiana Region.

Jul 20, 2022

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

Jun 29, 2022

Ceremony Marks Construction Start for Bus Rapid Transit System

Jun 09, 2022

EMBARK’s CLIMB Ride Program Wins Innovation Award

May 26, 2022

The New RAPID Fleet Includes Nine CNG Vehicles, Construction Starts Next Month

Jan 26, 2022

If you believe you may have information about a trafficking situation, call 1-888-373-7888, text 233733, submit an anonymous tip online at humantrafficking.org.

Nov 05, 2021

The Central Oklahoma Transportation and Parking Authority Board of Trustees recently approved “RAPID” as the name for EMBARK’s Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system.

Sep 24, 2021

EMBARK is now offering free transportation for seniors 60+ who are victims of white-collar crimes.

Jul 14, 2021

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.

Apr 10, 2021

The year-long study seeks to identify immediate and future needs while forecasting demographics, land use, and major employment development.

Mar 10, 2021

The live presentation includes preliminary plans, summarizing the 30% progress report, construction schedules, and station renderings.

Feb 23, 2021

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.

Feb 13, 2021

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.

Dec 21, 2020

Earlier this year, the City of Oklahoma City and EMBARK announced the selection of Flowbird to provide a smart parking solution offering a fast, easy, and secure option to pay for on-street parking via a mobile device.

Oct 19, 2020

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

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

Aug 06, 2020

EMBARK has been awarded a grant to add a new Oklahoma River Cruise landing at the First Americans Museum.

Jul 09, 2020

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

May 04, 2020

The installation, designed by glass artist Martin Donlin, will wrap three walls of the parking garage currently under construction in the new Park Union District at 15 SW 4th street in downtown Oklahoma City, near the Omni Convention Center Hotel, MAPS3 Convention Center, Scissortail Park, and Chesapeake Arena.

Jan 14, 2020

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.

Sep 03, 2019

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.

Aug 30, 2019

EMBARK and other partners are adjusting the free grocery shuttle service in northeast Oklahoma City as part of ongoing efforts to meet needs in the short- and long-term fight against the food desert crisis.

Jul 17, 2019

New this season, Oklahoma River Cruise tickets can be purchased through the Token Transit mobile app, which means you don’t have to stand in the hot sun for one more moment to purchase tickets at the Regatta Park Landing boathouse.

Aug 10, 2018

The Central Oklahoma Transportation and Parking Authority board of trustees at their meeting Thursday approved the sale of the Santa Fe Parking Garage to Continental Resources, Inc and BancFirst Corporation for $22.5M.

Oct 27, 2017

NewView Oklahoma employees and clients will be riding the bus throughout the day to highlight the significance of the white cane as a tool of independence and mobility for people who are blind or visually impaired.

Jun 02, 2017

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

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.

Apr 19, 2017

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

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.

Feb 28, 2017

Rideshare is a program where EMBARK leases an SUV or a van to a group who wants to ride together to and from work and share a similar schedule.

Jan 26, 2017

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.

Aug 17, 2016

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.

Sep 16, 2015

In this plan, the NW Corridor is defined as the area that runs along North Classen Boulevard and Northwest Expressway. The goal of the concept plan is to focus on increasing mobility and healthcare access through multimodal public transportation options.

Aug 11, 2015

The Oklahoma City Planning Department, Oklahoma City County Health Department, the Association of Central Oklahoma Governments and EMBARK will present on the concept plan which identifies the potential for multimodal transportation in the NW Corridor.

Apr 09, 2015

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.

Apr 14, 2014

Oklahoma City’s public transportation system is embarking on a new journey. The bus system, which has been in existence since 1966, will be launching major system improvements Monday, April 28 and will formally transition to a new name.

Jun 22, 2012

With the addition of more than 600 on-street parking spots resulting from downtown street renovations, the Central Oklahoma Transportation and Parking Authority and Project 180 decided to retire the old coin meter for a more advanced “pay station” in the newly streetscaped area.

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.

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