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2025 Proposed Route 019 and 024 Service Changes

Based on all comments and input gathered at the community meeting and public hearing, the COPTA Board of Trustees will act on these changes in June 2025, and if approved these service updates will become effective for OKC bus service on Tuesday, July 1, 2015.

April 4, 2025

Proposed Changes:

  1. Route 019: EMBARK is proposing the elimination of Route 019.
  2. Objective: Oklahoma County and EMBARK previously partnered to extend EMBARK bus service outside of the City of Oklahoma City limits into eastern Oklahoma. The passage of Oklahoma Senate Bill 1931 created significant budget constraints for Oklahoma County. Additional factors for the removal of service are low ridership and budgetary constraints.
  3. Route 024: EMBARK is proposing a reduction of service for Route 024. The proposed changes include the removal of midday service from the current schedule. Morning and evening commuter services will remain available.
  4. Objective: Additional factors for the removal of service are low ridership and budgetary constraints.
  5. Proposed Route 024 Trips for Removal:
    1. Inbound to OKC Transit Center: 10:53 a.m. – 11:45 a.m., 12:53 p.m. – 1:45 p.m., and 2:53 p.m. – 3:45 pm.
    2. Outbound to Norman Transit Center: 9:50 a.m. – 10:47 a.m., 11:50 a.m. – 12:47 p.m., and 1:50 p.m. – 2:47 p.m.

Pre-Public Hearing Community Meeting:

  • The proposed service change to routes 019 and 024 will be discussed at the meeting.
  • When: Thursday, April 24; 6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
  • Where: The Community Health Wellness Center at 3748 N Lincoln Blvd
  • Nearest Transit Stop: Route 018; Stop ID #1189
  • Note: City Council and Board Members may attend Community Meetings as members of the public but will not be conducting business of COTPA

Public Hearing:

  • When: Friday, May 2; 9 a.m.
  • Where: City Council Chambers at 200 N. Walker Ave.
  • Nearest Transit Stop: Routes 009, 012, 013, 014, 016, 040; Stop ID #1656

How to Comment:

The COTPA Board of Trustees encourages public comments on the day of the Community Meetings, the day of the Public Hearing, or in writing. Comments will be received through May 1, 2025. Those sending comments should include their name, address, email, and phone number.

  • Online: Fill out the official comment form
  • Email: Send comments to embarkok@okc.gov
  • Mail: EMBARK, Attn: Proposed Service Changes Route 019 & 024, 2000 S May Ave, OKC, OK 73108
  • Phone: Call 405-235-7433

If you want to speak at the Public Hearing on May 2, register in advance by calling contact Greg Singleton, Community Engagement Representative, at *405-297-3490 (TDD 711) at least 48 hours before the meeting (excluding weekends and holidays). If you don’t pre-register, you can sign up before the meeting starts and speak after registered participants.

If you want to speak at the Public Hearing on May 2, register in advance by calling contact Greg Singleton, Community Engagement Representative, at *405-297-3490 (TDD 711) at least 48 hours before the meeting (excluding weekends and holidays). If you don’t pre-register, you can sign up before the meeting starts and speak after registered participants.

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