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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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).

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.

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 is on a mission to provide, and promote, alternative transportation options that reduce single occupancy vehicle (SOV) usage, improve mobility, enhance air quality, and conserve energy.

The Haul Pass Program provides free public transportation for central Oklahoma youth and free eco-friendly transportation for school-organized field trips.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Taking transit is easy, convenient, and affordable.

The EMBARK Norman 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.

Whether you are just visiting for an hour, wanting to open a new business or you work downtown and need monthly parking, we have a solution for you!

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.

Located at 15 Mick Cornett Dr. with 1,106 total parking spaces | 24 ADA parking spaces | Entrance clearance of 8'2" | Nearest OKC Streetcar platform: Scissortail Park

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.

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

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.

Spokies has a bike for any rider.

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.

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.

Located on the Oklahoma River in downtown Oklahoma City, the lush Bricktown Landing is just north of the Boathouse District and Regatta Park. Bricktown Landing is a short trip from hotels, restaurants and entertainment; and is located at the SW corner of the Bass Pro parking lot (to the left, below the Centennial Land Run Monument) at 334 Centennial Drive.

The Exchange Landing is the perfect parking refuge for those wanting to visit the downtown business and entertainment districts. Oklahoma River Cruises provides convenient direct service to Bricktown Landing where visitors can connect to the OKC Streetcar, a route serving Automobile Alley, Deep Deuce District, Midtown, and Bricktown.

Situated in Oklahoma City’s bustling Meridian Corridor, Meridian Landing is conveniently located near hotels and many popular attractions including the Will Rogers World Airport, Oklahoma State Fair Park, amusement parks, shopping and an abundance of dining and nightlife options. The Meridian Landing is the perfect parking refuge for those wanting to visit the downtown business and entertainment districts.

Located on the Oklahoma River in downtown Oklahoma City, the lush Regatta Park Landing is at the heart of the Boathouse District – an emerging world premier site for rowing and canoe/kayak. Regatta Park Landing is adjacent to downtown's Bricktown entertainment district and is just a short trip from hotels, restaurants and entertainment.

The Stockyards Landing is located in Oklahoma City's Horse Show Capitol of the World - Historic Stockyards City. This uniquely Western district offers over 70 businesses specializing in western wear, rustic furniture, farm and ranch needs, and fine dining. Easily connect to downtown. Oklahoma River Cruises provides convenient direct service to Bricktown Landing where visitors can connect to the OKC Streetcar, a route serving Automobile Alley, Deep Deuce District, Midtown, and Bricktown.

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.

Nov 18, 2024

Savings available on daily, weekly, monthly, and annual fixed-route bus, RAPID NW, and OKC Streetcar passes.

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.

Jul 10, 2024

RAPID NW reached its quarter million rider milestone (July 10, 2024) since service began on December 4, 2023.

Jun 26, 2024

This limited-time offer includes daily, monthly, and annual transit passes valid on bus, RAPID and OKC Streetcar.

May 29, 2024

A new Bricktown stop has been added for softball fans visiting OKC in 2024.

Apr 19, 2024

Apr 17, 2024

Service Alerts for April 23-28, 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 24, 2023

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.

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.

Aug 10, 2023

Public alerted to significant first responder presence downtown for routine safety drill, Hudson Ave. street closure

Jul 25, 2023

New CNG Buses Will Replace Last Remaining Diesel Fixed-route Vehicles; Facility Design and Planning Work Will Support Expansion of Central Oklahoma’s Transit System

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

May 25, 2023

As National Bike Month is being celebrated in May, EMBARK has returned 60 pedal-only bicycles in its Spokies Bike Share program back into service.

May 05, 2023

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

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.

Sep 14, 2022

The OKC Streetcar reached its 1 million rider milestone on Saturday, September 10, since service began in December 2018, according to EMBARK officials.

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

Apr 29, 2022

Spokies Bike Share Adds 53 Pedal-Assist Bikes.

Mar 03, 2022

Downtown garages now accept payment through their mobile parking app – Flowbird.

Jan 31, 2022

Feb. 4 Marks Civil Rights Heroine’s Birthday, Transit Equity Day 

Jan 24, 2022

EMBARK's Convention Center Parking Garage was recently awarded an American Institute of Architects (AIA) High Design Award at the 2021 AIA Oklahoma Design Awards

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.

Oct 25, 2021

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

Oct 06, 2021

EMBARK leadership presented a set of recommendation scenarios, developed from the OKC Moves Regional Bus Study to its board of trustees summarizing several months of market research, technical analysis, and customer and staff input.

Sep 24, 2021

EMBARK is offering a half-price sale on all OKC bus and streetcar passes from December 1-9.

Mar 10, 2021

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

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.

Aug 25, 2020

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

Aug 12, 2020

EMBARK is offering a half-price sale on all OKC bus and streetcar passes from December 1-9.

Jul 30, 2020

OKC Streetcar tracking map is now accessible by mobile devices and desktop computers.

Jul 21, 2020

EMBARK is preparing for system changes to focus on the preservation of essential transit services throughout FY 2021.

Jun 11, 2020

Low Emission Vehicle Program Funds New Electric Bus for Oklahoma City

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.

Mar 30, 2020

Modified Schedule Starts April 5 to Preserve Access to Essential Services

Jan 30, 2020

EMBARK and Ward 6 Councilwoman JoBeth Hamon are offering a free Bus Ride-A-Long on Sunday, Feb. 2.

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.

Jan 07, 2020

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.

Dec 03, 2019

EMBARK Plans OKC Streetcar Celebration Activities During December

Oct 14, 2019

EMBARK officials recently celebrated construction beginning on its new downtown Oklahoma City parking garage at a ceremonial groundbreaking.

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 02, 2019

EMBARK awards the construction bid for a new public parking garage to Manhattan Construction Company.

Jun 11, 2019

Spokies Dash, a new dockless bike system, includes 25 bicycles that may be picked up or dropped off in the downtown, Bricktown, Deep Deuce, Film Row, Uptown, Page Woodson, Paseo Arts District, and Plaza District areas.

Feb 26, 2019

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.

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.

Aug 17, 2017

Downtown Discovery has operated since 2011 at no cost to customers. Incorporating a small fare now helps offset the cost to operate the service.

Jul 17, 2017

EMBARK owns five downtown public parking garages with approximately 5,200 spaces. Event parking is $10 and is collected as you enter the parking facility.

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.

Aug 19, 2016

EMBARK launched major upgrades to the Spokies bike share system, by adding 50 new Trek bikes to the fleet and joining the national BCycle network.

Jul 27, 2016

EMBARK unveiled Bermuda Green, Clear Sky Blue and Redbud as the colors for the brand identity of the MAPS 3’s Oklahoma City Streetcar.

Jun 09, 2016

Due to budgetary reductions resulting from a decline in municipal sales tax revenue, the Central Oklahoma Transportation and Parking Authority (COTPA) is proposing to eliminate a contracted transportation service known as LINK.

Nov 16, 2015

Research and our local experience has shown increased frequency leads to increases in ridership.

Jul 15, 2015

Tobacco will be prohibited at all of EMBARK’s transit stops, shelters, parking facilities, ferry landings, transit facilities and vehicles.

Jun 19, 2015

The City of Oklahoma City 2015-16 fiscal year budget was approved Tuesday by the City Council and includes $29.5 million for public transit, including an additional $250,000 for system improvements.

Oct 27, 2014

With more than 10,000 people using EMBARK buses every day, we thought this would be a great opportunity to help reach a large segment of the population.

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.

This study provides analysis and information to help Downtown embrace new parking management practices and define how parking management can continue to evolve to serve the community.