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RAPID > Accessibility & Civil Rights

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.

RAPID > Procurement Opportunities

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).

RAPID > Employment

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.

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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Bus > How to Ride

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.

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.

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 > Employment

Oklahoma City Streetcar provides rail transit by operating seven modern streetcars on two loops, 22 stops, and traveling through five downtown districts . Herzog has partnered with EMBARK to operate this service.

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 > How to Ride

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.

Downtown Parking > Meter Hooding

Meter hooding is a privilege extended to allow providers of commercial services and extended events to park vehicles necessary to the performance of the service, on an intermittent and temporary basis, near to the work site where off-street parking is not available or inadequate. Vehicles parked at meter hoods are permitted only as required to perform a service. Meter hooding shall not be used for general employee or convenience parking.

Oklahoma River Cruises > Employment

Oklahoma River Cruises provides river ferry transit on a seven-mile stretch of the Oklahoma River. City Ferry anchored by Hornblower has partnered with EMBARK to operate this service.

Sep 16, 2024

RAPID > The City of Oklahoma City Appoints New Director of Public Transportation and Parking Department

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.

Jun 29, 2023

RAPID > EMBARK Honored with Numerous Transit Industry Awards at Recent Convention

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

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Award, Employee

May 05, 2023

RAPID > COTPA Board Approves OKC Moves Service Changes for EMBARK

New bus schedules to be implemented along with RAPID NW service this fall

Apr 18, 2023

RAPID > EMBARK Earns Workforce Development Advertising Award

Winning Ad Explored Agency’s Employee-Driven Transformation Plan

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Award

Oct 28, 2022

RAPID > EMBARK Earns National Transit Advertising Award

Video Ad Raised Awareness About Safe Transit Services During Pandemic

Jun 29, 2022

RAPID > EMBARK and City Officials Break Ground on RAPID Line

Ceremony Marks Construction Start for Bus Rapid Transit System

Jun 09, 2022

RAPID > EMBARK Honored with Multiple Awards by Oklahoma Transit Association

EMBARK’s CLIMB Ride Program Wins Innovation Award

May 26, 2022

RAPID > EMBARK and City Officials Unveil RAPID BRT Vehicle Design

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

Jan 26, 2022

RAPID > Three EMBARK employees recognizing and preventing a human trafficking situation in OKC

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.

Oct 25, 2021

RAPID > EMBARK Hosts Free Health Fair at the Downtown Transit Center, October 26

EMBARK is teaming up with community organizations to provide free vaccines and health services to the public.

May 20, 2021

RAPID > EMBARK Awarded Transit System of the Year by Oklahoma Transit Association

The award is EMBARK’s second OTA Transit System of the Year award. EMBARK was named the North American Outstanding Public Transit System by the American Public Transportation Association in 2016.

Apr 10, 2021

RAPID > EMBARK Launches OKC Moves Transit Improvement Study

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

Feb 13, 2021

RAPID > EMBARK Updates Bus Service for Winter Weather Preparation

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.

Jan 13, 2021

RAPID > EMBARK Deepens Leadership Bench

EMBARK, Central Oklahoma’s leading transportation provider, recently named Suzanne Wickenkamp Assistant Director of Administration and Jesse Rush Assistant Director of Operations.

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Leadership

Aug 25, 2020

RAPID > Mass Transit Magazine 40 under 40 Recognizes EMBARK Employee

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

Aug 18, 2020

RAPID > EMBARK Updates COVID-19 Service Rules

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.

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COVID, Wellness

Mar 30, 2020

RAPID > EMBARK Announces Temporary Transit Service Plan

Modified Schedule Starts April 5 to Preserve Access to Essential Services

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.

Aug 10, 2018

RAPID > COTPA Approves Sale of Santa Fe Parking Garage

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.

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Parking, Board

Oct 27, 2017

RAPID > EMBARK OKC and NewView Oklahoma Recognize White Cane Safety Day

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.

Feb 28, 2017

RAPID > EMBARK Launches New Transit Option - Rideshare

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.

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Rideshare

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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Award

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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Award

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.

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.

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