At-A-Glance

Benefits of Public Transportation

Safety

Public transportation is one of the safest modes of travel in the United States. In fact, riding a transit bus is 91 times safer than car travel!

Saves Money

According to the American Automobile Association, the estimated cost of driving a single-occupant vehicle is between $4,826 and $9,685, depending on the size of the car and mileage. The annual average cost for public transportation for one adult ranges from $200 to $2,000 depending on mileage, time of day, type of vehicle, or service.

Improves Air Quality

Public transportation helps promote cleaner air by reducing automobile use, which can exacerbate smog and public health problems. For each mile traveled, fewer pollutants are emitted by transit vehicles than by a single-passenger automobile.

Reduces Energy Consumption

Public transportation can significantly reduce dependency on gasoline by reducing auto fuel consumption by 1.5 billion gallons annually. For example, a person who commutes 30 miles each way daily could save an estimated 944 gallons of gasoline every year by switching from using a car to using public transportation.

Service Profile

• Bus service operates seven days a week and provides nearly 3,000,000 annual trips.
  • Weekday - Monday - Friday, service operates from around 4:30 am - 7:30 pm.
  • Nights - Routes 005, 011, 13N, 022, and 23N night service operates Monday - Friday from 7 pm - midnight on a limited number of routes.
  • Weekend - Services generally operate from about 6:30 am - 6:30 pm. Route start times differ slightly.
• 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.

Fast Facts

• Service Area population: 861,505
• Square miles in service area: 411 square miles
• Weekday regular fixed-route scheduled miles: 10,280 / weekday
• Active bus stops: 1,338 OKC | 121 Norman
• Total number of regular fixed routes: 28
  • OKC: 21
  • Norman: 6
  • Express: One; Route 024
  • Bus Rapid Transit Lines: One; RAPID NW

Fleet

• As of 1/2/24, EMBARK OKC has 62 fixed-route buses + 9 CNG RAPID vehicles.
• • 58% CNG
  • 37% Diesel
  • 2% Hybrid
  • 3% Electric
  • EMBARK's goal is to become 100% alternative-fueled fleet by 2025.
• Average age of fleet: 7.77 years (revenue)
• Average lifetime miles per vehicle: 367,386

Facilities

• Our downtown Transit Center is the hub for Oklahoma City public transit. With its connection to the heart of downtown, the OKC Streetcar, Spokies Bike Share, Oklahoma River Cruises, and many Downtown OKC Parking options, the Transit Center serves pedestrians, cyclists, motorists, and transit riders.
• Learn more about our Facilities here.

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Service Profile

• The OKC streetcar system consists of seven modern streetcar and two loops:
  • Downtown Loop - 4.86-mile route, consisting of 22 stops, traveling through 5 districts.
  • Bricktown Loop - 2.04-mile route, consisting of 9 stops, traveling through 2 districts.
• The Streetcar operated seven days a week.
  • Downtown loop runs:
    • Monday – Thursday from 6 AM to Midnight
    • Friday 6 AM to 2 AM
    • Saturday 7 AM to 2 AM
    • Sunday 7 AM to 10 PM
  • Bricktown loop runs:
    • Friday – 6 AM to 2AM
    • Saturday – 7 AM to 2 AM
    • Sunday – 7 AM to 10 PM
• Fare is required for each trip. You will need exact change, a valid paper pass, or a mobile Token Transit pass. The ticket vending machine does not issue change or take cards. The machine does accept any combination of bills and coins (including $1 coins). Buy a pass here.

Fast Facts

• Ridership: 224,305
• Bricktown and Downtown Loops
• EMBARK has four public garages along the loop open 24/7. Each parking receipt is valid for two people to ride FREE for 24 hours from the time of parking.
• 22 platform stops
• 7 modern streetcars in its fleet

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Service Profile

• The RAPID NW Service operates between the city’s northwest side, Midtown, and downtown via the Northwest Expressway and Classen Boulevard.

Fast Facts

• The RAPID NW line will be 9.5 miles each way with 32 stops.
• The line within a half mile or more than 40,000 residents and approximately 91,000 jobs – about 23% of Oklahoma City’s employment base.

Fleet

• EMBARK has nine CNG RAPID vehicles in their fleet.
• Seven operate during peak-service times.

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Service Profile

• EMBARK Norman operates from 7 AM to 10 PM, Monday - Friday and 10 AM to 7 PM on Saturdays.
• EMBARK Norman does not operate on Sundays or the following holidays:
  • New Year's Day: January 1
  • Memorial Day: May 31
  • Independence Day: July 4
  • Labor Day: September 5
  • Thanksgiving: November 24
  • Christmas Day: December 25

Fast Facts

• EMBARK Norman is currently fare-free thanks to the City of Norman. A fare is required when using Oklahoma City routes and services.
• Seven Fixed-Routes

Facilities

New Norman Transit Center is located at 320 E Comanche Street in downtown Norman.

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Service Profile

• EMBARK offers public parking near additional public transit options like Spokies Bike Share and the OKC Streetcar for customers to park and then ride to their favorite Downtown OKC amenities.

Fast Facts

• 5 parking garages
• 5 surface lots
• 1,300 metered spaces

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Service Profile

• Spokies provide riders a healthy, affordable, eco-friendly transit option in Oklahoma City. The cost of the bikes depends on which bike you use and how long you ride.
• The Spokies App can be used to locate all available bikes, buy passes, check out bikes and end your trip.

Fast Facts

• 18 pedal bikes
• 45 E-bikes
• Lights and reflectors on all bikes
• Splash guards for a dry, clean ride.
• Easily adjustable seats to fit most adults (5' - 6'2").
• Puncture-resistant tires for a safe and smooth ride
• 15-pound handy basket to store your stuff.
• More than 230 bike rack locations where you can end your trip.

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Service Profile

• EMBARK Norman operates from 7 AM to 10 PM, Monday - Friday and 10 AM to 7 PM on Saturdays.
• EMBARK Norman does not operate on Sundays or the following holidays:
  • New Year's Day: January 1
  • Memorial Day: May 31
  • Independence Day: July 4
  • Labor Day: September 5
  • Thanksgiving: November 24
  • Christmas Day: December 25

Fast Facts

• EMBARK Norman is currently fare-free thanks to the City of Norman. A fare is required when using Oklahoma City routes and services.
• Seven Fixed-Routes

Facilities

• New Norman Transit Center is located at 320 E Comanche Street in downtown Norman.

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