Embark 11518831

Embark

300 SW 7th Street
Oklahoma City, OK 73109
United States
405.297.1331

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Embark
Embark 11518831

Embark provides bus, ferry transit and downtown parking solutions in the Oklahoma City metro area.

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Embark has released the findings from its 2024 transit rider survey, which consisted of over 2,000 responses from Oklahoma City Fixed Route bus, RAPID NW bus rapid transit line and OKC Streetcar customers.
The survey delves into rider satisfaction, frequency of use, preferences and demographic information.
Jan. 30, 2025
City of Oklahoma City
Oklahoma City Council voted to approve a 17-mile route for the new MAPS 4 BRT corridor in northeast and south Oklahoma City, Okla.
The route will serve key destinations and expand equitable mobility options for residents in northeast and south Oklahoma City, Okla.
July 9, 2024
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The city of Oklahoma City, Okla., has launched the first phase of the MAPS 4 Bus Stop Improvements project.
Phase 1 includes $4.3 million to improve bus stops across the city, including 140 EMBARK bus stops in 2024.
May 10, 2024
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Officials from Oklahoma City, EMBARK and the FTA celebrated the opening of OKC's first bus rapid transit line on with a ribbon cutting ceremony held on Dec. 4, 2023.
The first RAPID line has 32 platform stops, stretches 9.5 miles each way and integrates into the more extensive EMBARK transit network.
Dec. 5, 2023
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The COTPA Board of Trustees have approved EMBARK service changes affecting all Oklahoma City bus routes and implementing the city’s first BRT service in fall 2023.
EMBARK’s new RAPID BRT system will transport thousands of residents and employees to major destinations when it opens in the fall of 2023.
May 8, 2023
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The Oklahoma City Streetcar provided its 1 millionth ride the weekend of Sept. 17, 2022.
The streetcar opened for service in December 2018.
Sept. 20, 2022
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More than 1,400 responses were compiled among Oklahoma City and Norman bus and OKC Streetcar customers to yield findings in rider frequency of use, satisfaction, preferences and...
July 21, 2022
As part of the fight against human trafficking, EMBARK has TSA-led training programs for new employees and ongoing training from Buses on the Lookout.
Jan. 27, 2022
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The first line is expected to begin service in late 2023.
Nov. 9, 2021
The new program offers seniors who are victims of crime transportation to manage cases with the OKC Police Department.
Aug. 19, 2021

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From left to right: Oklahoma City Councilperson James Cooper, Trustee Bernard Semtner III, Mayor David Holt, FTA Administrator Gail Lyssy, Assistant City Manager and EMBARK Administrator Jason Ferbrache.
Officials with EMBARK, FTA and the city held a ceremony for the first RAPID BRT project that is expected to enter service in fall 2023.
June 29, 2022
EMBARK
The May 26 event was the first chance the public would see and walk around one of the vehicles that will serve on EMBARK's first BRT route.
The RAPID brand was known, but how that brand would translate into visuals on a vehicle on display for the first time at the Oklahoma City Convention Center.
May 27, 2022
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Riders board an EMBARK bus in June 2021. [photo credit: EMBARK]
The four-year pilot program was designed to be a scalable solution for other transit systems to learn from.
May 9, 2022
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The MAPS 4 initiative includes $10 million for transit shelter improvements.
The voter-approved program will raise funds for a diverse set of projects including transit enhancements.
Sept. 16, 2021
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EMBARK has worked to deliver a lot of mobility 'firsts' to Oklahoma City including the Oklahoma Streetcar, which opened in 2018.
A long-term strategic plan, dedicated voter-approved funding, deep municipal partnerships and strong support of the community is helping Oklahoma City’s EMBARK become the region...
Aug. 17, 2021
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Aug. 18, 2020
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A ribbon-cutting ceremony is the first of several celebrations marking the return of streetcars to Oklahoma City.
Generations after they disappeared from the streets of Oklahoma City, streetcars make their triumphant return.
Dec. 17, 2018

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The electric bus purchase was made possible through a grant from the FTA’s Low- or No-Emission Grant Program awarded in 2017 and 2020.
April 26, 2021
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Jesse Rush and Suzanne Wickenkamp have been named assistant directors.
Jan. 15, 2021
City of Norman
The new Municipal Maintenance Complex will house maintenance for the cities safety and public transportation fleets.
The complex will house an 18,635-square-foot Transit and Fire Maintenance Facility where the city’s public transportation vehicles will be maintained.
Nov. 5, 2020
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EMBARK and Tyler Outdoor celebrated the installation of Oklahoma City's 100th new bus shelter. The city has seen 100 new shelters within the past year.
The shelters were installed over the past year and bring a renewed sense of security and accessibility to transit riders.
July 7, 2020
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...
June 6, 2017
Embark is making SmartMoves by adding compressed natural gas buses to the fleet and encouraging the public to take steps to reduce emissions.
April 20, 2017
2017 marks the 10th season of ferry service on the Oklahoma River. Starting with just two landings and now serving four, Oklahoma River Cruises services have expanded and so have...
April 11, 2017
Embark launched major upgrades to the Spokies bike share system last week, by adding 50 new Trek bikes to the fleet and joining the national BCycle network.
Aug. 22, 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...
Aug. 19, 2016
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Oklahoma City and its project restoring the historic Santa Fe depot, is one of nine communities selected to receive TOD technical assistance from the Federal Transit Administration and Smart Growth America.
Embark is receiving technical assistance from national non-profit Smart Growth America (SGA) to help plan more user-friendly, connected transit stations where people live and ...
Aug. 4, 2016
Embark has unveiled Bermuda Green, Clear Sky Blue and Redbud as the colors for the brand identity of the MAPS 3’s Oklahoma City Streetcar.
Aug. 1, 2016
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The streetcars are being built in the United States by Brookville Equipment Corp. of Pennsylvania.
Embark unveiled Bermuda Green, Clear Sky Blue and Redbud as the colors for the brand identity of the MAPS 3’s Oklahoma City Streetcar (OKC Streetcar).
July 28, 2016
The policy includes all tobacco products: cigarettes, vaping or e-cigarette devices and chewing tobacco. Tobacco will be prohibited at all of Embark’s transit stops, shelters,...
July 14, 2016
If you live in Oklahoma, you can expect hot days in the summer. But you may not expect that oppressive heat to also result in higher ground level ozone and poor air quality. Last...
May 23, 2016
Embark was recently recognized among regional transit systems by the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) and the Oklahoma Transit Association (OTA). The awards recognize contributions...
March 18, 2016
With cold and flu season around the corner, Embark is teaming up with community organizations to provide health services and flu vaccines to the public. The free community health...
Oct. 19, 2015
Now Oklahoma City transit customers can say Hi to Wi-Fi. Embark recently added free Wi-Fi on all buses, allowing users to check email, text and access the internet. Riders will...
Oct. 15, 2015
Spokies, Oklahoma City’s bike share program, has received a new look and a new station thanks to a $50,000 sponsorship from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma. The sponsorship...
July 20, 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...
June 19, 2015
Warm temperatures, calm winds and sunshine may sound like ingredients for a perfect summer day, but they are also the makings for unhealthy air quality called ozone. Ozone season...
June 19, 2015
Breathing ground-level ozone is akin to getting a sunburn on your lungs and can result in coughing, throat irritation, chest tightness and shortness of breath. For the 1 in 10...
April 22, 2015
Two Embark crosstown bus routes began operating until midnight on Jan. 26 as part of an initiative to improve public transit service. Crosstown route 23N runs east/west along ...
April 9, 2015
Oklahoma City transit recognized by state and national peers.
Nov. 4, 2014
New program introduces OKC public school students to public transportation.
July 30, 2014
Oklahoma City Council approves additonal $1.25 million for public transit enhancements.
June 11, 2014
Oklahoma City’s public transportation system is embarking on a new journey.
April 15, 2014
City Manager Jim Couch has named Jason Ferbrache administrator of the Central Oklahoma Transportation and Parking Authority (COTPA) and director of the city of Oklahoma City’s...
Feb. 26, 2014
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Rick Cain announced he will retire from the Central Oklahoma Transportation and Parking Authority (COTPA) Feb. 20.
Rick Cain, administrator of the Central Oklahoma Transportation and Parking Authority (COTPA) and director of the city of Oklahoma City’s Public Transportation and Parking department...
Nov. 22, 2013
Metro Transit to host public meetings on proposed route and fare changes.
Sept. 26, 2013
Study to Review and Evaluate System Underway
Feb. 7, 2013
Folks in downtown Oklahoma City and Bricktown will soon see a new public transportation vehicle rolling through the streets.
Jan. 18, 2013