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.
EMBARK is an advocate of open data, and has resources available to developers, to promote the use of transit and information related to transit.
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).
The Oklahoma Open Records Act is the primary law governing the public's right to access EMBARK's records. However, this act does not apply to records specifically required by law to be kept confidential. EMBARK will provide prompt accessibility to its records but may establish reasonable procedures to protect the integrity of its records and to prevent excessive disruption to its essential transit functions.
Reduced Fare is available senior adults age 65 or older, persons on Medicare, persons with a qualifying disability, and youth ages 7-17.
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On November 5, 2022 we unveiled our new website, designed with you in mind.
Reduced Fare is available senior adults age 65 or older, persons on Medicare, and persons with a qualifying disability.
Taking transit is easy, convenient and best of all, affordable. Learn about our fares and how to purchase money-saving passes.
Filming and photoshoots are permitted on board the OKC Streetcar and at OKC Streetcar designated stops; However, please contact us to discuss your particular needs as restrictions may apply.
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.
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.
Taking transit is easy, convenient and best of all, affordable. Learn about our fares and how to purchase money-saving passes.
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.
For your safety, our captains are licensed U.S. Coast Guard mariners. Passengers who are unable to follow captains’ rules may be asked to exit the vessel.
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.
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New bus schedules to be implemented along with RAPID NW service this fall
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.
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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.
These service updates will become effective for OKC and Norman bus service and are intended to make service more frequent, reliable, and safe and result from operator and customer feedback.
The year-long study seeks to identify immediate and future needs while forecasting demographics, land use, and major employment development.
OKC Streetcar tracking map is now accessible by mobile devices and desktop computers.
EMBARK is preparing for system changes to focus on the preservation of essential transit services throughout FY 2021.
100 New ADA Accessible Bus Shelters Have Been Installed Since Last July.
Modified Schedule Starts April 5 to Preserve Access to Essential Services
EMBARK will begin offering free non-emergency medical trips to qualified Canadian County residents in 2020, thanks to a grant from Areawide Aging Agency.
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.
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.
Downtown Discovery has operated since 2011 at no cost to customers. Incorporating a small fare now helps offset the cost to operate the service.
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.
EMBARK has done its part to help reduce pollution during ozone alert season by encouraging metro residents to take a free ride every third Friday from May through September.
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.
Route 23N and 011, EMBARK crosstown bus routes, began operating until midnight on January 26 as part of an initiative to improve public transit service.
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.
Projecting 10 years into the future, the Go Norman Transit Plan identified many recommendations for transit improvements in Norman. Including additional frequency, Sunday service, expanded service coverage, and expanded hours on weekdays and Saturdays, these recommendations were put into phases to help guide the City in making improvements strategically as funding becomes available.
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.