Route delays due to I-75N & I-275E construction
Due to the construction in Florence on I-75 North and I-275 East, we are experiencing major delays on routes 1, 1X, 2X, 22X, 32X, 39X, 40X and 42X. There are times the traffic has our buses gridlocked on the expressway with no option for rerouting.
Also, with so many buses delayed due to this construction, and because all buses are already in use during rush hour, we are unable to add additional buses to these routes to support these delays. As soon as any information is provided to us regarding timeline of this construction, we will be sure to let you know.
We sincerely apologize for this frustration and inconvenience. We are doing everything we can and appreciate your feedback and patience.
If you are concerned about where you bus might be located, please download the transit app to locate your bus or call (859) 331-TANK. You can also chat with us directly on www.tankbus.org.
Thanks for riding with TANK!
Delays expected due to President Trump's visit Thursday
President Trump will be in Cincinnati on Thursday, August 1, 2019 at U.S. Bank Arena.
Please be aware that is it likely that all of the interstates (I-75, I-275 and I-471), in addition to some side roads, will experience congestion and partial closures before, during and after this visit. In addition, it is likely that many of the bridges will experience full or partial closures as well.
TANK is committed to being as responsive as we can be during this inevitable traffic congestion. We will add vehicle resources to help accommodate the expected traffic delays and keep routes running as close to schedule as possible. We will be operating within what is allowed, as dictated by local authorities. Although we do not have exact details at this time, we will post any information to our Facebook and Twitter page as we receive it.
Thank you in advance for your patience. And thanks for riding with TANK.
TANK Operates Sunday Schedule on July 4
TANK will be operating on a holiday (Sunday) schedule on Thursday, July 4, in observation of the Independence Day holiday.
TANK’s administrative offices, call center, and downtown sales office will be closed. RAMP will also operate on a holiday (Sunday) schedule.
For schedule information, visit www.tankbus.org.
Rivercenter Blvd Now Open
Construction is no longer occurring on Rivercenter Blvd. therefore TANK Operators will go back to using Rivercenter and its bus stops beginning Wednesday, June 26, 2019.
There will still be a slight detour due to the closure of the John A. Roebling Suspension Bridge. We appreciate your continued patience during this time.
Roebling Bridge Closure - Detour
Routes Affected: Southbank Shuttle, 1, 1X, 2X, 3, 5, 7, 8, 9, 17X, 28X, 30X, 33, 39X, 40X, 42X
If you would like to provide TANK feedback, you can fill out a CUSTOMER FEEDBACK FORM at http://www.tankbus.org/connect/customer-feedback or call us at (859) 331-TANK!
Thank you for riding with TANK!
Cincinnati Pride Parade Detours
Due to the Cincinnati Pride Parade on Saturday, 6/22/19, TANK buses will be on detour in Cincinnati.
From approximately 10 a.m.-3 p.m. :
SOUTHBANK SHUTTLE passengers should use the stop on Race Street between 4th and 5th Street.
LOCAL service passengers should use the stop on Race Street between 4th and 5th Street.
EXPRESS service passengers can use stops on 5th St. at Elm, Race at 3rd. or Race between 4th and 5th St.
Thanks for riding with TANK!
Covington Detour for PRIDE Parade 6/9/19
Due to the NKY PRIDE Parade in Covington on Sunday, June 9, 2019, we will be on detour from approximately 12:45pm until 2:00pm. The streets closed will be Madison Avenue from Public Landing to 8th Street and also include closure of the Covington Transit Center.
For TANK buses, a temporarily stop will be available on Scott Street outside the Covington Transit Center exit. Check all other stops affected for details.
To catch the Southbank Shuttle during this time, use the bus stop on 3rd at Bakewell.
Thank you for riding with TANK!
Covington Detour - Effective 6/5/19
Southbank Shuttle & Covington TANK buses
Detour Effective June 5, 2019
After approximately one month on detour due to the Suspension Bridge closure TANK has received great feedback from our riders. Without knowing when the bridge will reopen, we have taken this feedback and updated our detour. This new detour will begin on Wednesday, June 5, 2019
However, please note, we have additionally been notified that Rivercenter Blvd in Covington will be occasionally closed over (at minimum) the next 45 days due to construction. To eliminate confusion, we will be closing all bus stops on Rivercenter Blvd until completion of this project. Signs will be placed at those bus stops to ensure you are directed to the nearest available stop.
Routes Affected: Southbank Shuttle, 1, 1X, 2X, 3, 5, 7, 8, 9, 17X, 28X, 30X, 33, 39X, 40X, 42X
DETOUR MAP BEGINNING JUNE 5, 2019 until further notice of Covington Area.
DETOUR MAP BEGINNING JUNE 5, 2019 of entire Southbank Shuttle Route.
If you would like to provide TANK feedback, you can fill out a CUSTOMER FEEDBACK FORM at http://www.tankbus.org/connect/customer-feedback or call us at (859) 331-TANK!
We appreciate your patience and thank you for riding with TANK!
Rivercenter Construction Closes Bus Stops Friday, May 31
Tomorrow, Friday May 31, 2019 from 7:00AM to approximately 5:00PM there will be construction on Rivercenter. All bus stops on Rivercenter and Johnson will be closed while TANK is on detour. The best stops to use instead are:
If riding the Southbank Shuttle:
Those who use bus stops on Rivercenter can catch the shuttle on Rivercenter at Madison, in front of the Embassy Suites.
Those who use bus stop on Johnson at 5th can catch the shuttle on 5th at Johnson.
If riding the TANK Bus:
Those who use ANY bus stops on Rivercenter can catch the bus on Bakewell at 3rd, or at the Covington Transit Center.
Those who use the bus stop on Johnson at 4th can catch the bus on 4th at Russell.
We appreciate your patience and thank you for riding with TANK!
Memorial Day Schedule
Please note: All TANK buses will be on a Sunday schedule for Memorial Day on Monday. Additionally, the administration and downtown sales offices will be closed.
Thanks for riding with TANK!
Memorial Day - May 27th
TANK will operate a HOLIDAY/SUNDAY schedule on Monday, May 27 in honor of Memorial Day.
Additionally, during the Free Store Freedom Hunger Walk on Monday, May 27th, beginning at 8:30 a.m. until approximately 11:30 a.m., TANK will be on detour in Covington and Downtown Cincinnati. Certain stops near the Clay Wade Bailey Bridge on the Covington side of the bridge will be temporarily closed. Stops around the CTC will still be served.
Please check your stop for specific details or call 859-331-TANK for more information.
Taste of Cincinnati - TANK Stops Moved
Due to the Taste of Cincinnati in downtown Cincinnati, TANK will be on detour Friday, May 24th, 2019 beginning at 6:00 p.m. until early Tuesday morning May 28th.
Southbank Shuttle- use stop on 5th at Fountain Square (Westin Hotel)
Express Buses – use stop on Race at 3rd
Local Buses:
For buses going to Newport/Campbell County, use the stop on 5th at Vine (Boi na Braza steakhouse)
For buses going to Covington/Kenton/Boone County, use the stop on 4th at Walnut.
We appreciate your patience. For more information call 859-331-8265.
BIKE AND RIDE FOR FREE ON BIKE TO WORK DAY
Bicycle commuters ride free on TANK, Metro, BCRTA & CTC on May 17.
Those looking to give commuting by bike a try will have the perfect opportunity on May 17 when transit systems around the Cincinnati region partner to offer free fare for those with a bike.
In celebration of National Bike to Work Day, May 17, bus riders who load a bike onto the bus bike racks will ride for FREE on TANK, Metro, Butler County Regional Transit Authority (BCRTA) and Clermont Transportation Connection (CTC).
The day will showcase just how easy it is to bike and ride every day.
All TANK, Metro and BCRTA buses, as well as many CTC buses, are equipped with front-loading secure bike racks. Each rack accommodates two bikes. Bikes are not allowed on board buses unless they are foldable and can fit under a seat.
Metro and TANK have been recognized as “Bike Friendly Destinations” since 2011, providing advocacy and infrastructure improvements to support bicycling for employees and riders.
More information on how to bike and ride, as well as a video explaining how to use the bus bike racks, can be found on Metro’s website here and on TANK’s website here.
About TANK
The Transit Authority of Northern Kentucky is an integral part of the Northern Kentucky community, serving Boone, Campbell, and Kenton counties as well as downtown Cincinnati for more than 30 years. Nearly 4 million passengers each year rely on the more than 100 TANK buses throughout the region to get them where they need to be. TANK is on the web at www.tankbus.org.
About Metro
Metro is a non-profit, tax-funded public service of the Southwest Ohio Regional Transit Authority, providing about 14 million rides per year. Metro’s website is www.go-metro.com.
About BCRTA
Butler County Regional Transit Authority is a public agency created in 1994 to better meet the needs of Butler County residents and to improve the quality of life and economic development through public transportation solutions. Visit BCRTA’s website at www.butlercountyrta.com.
About CTC
CTC is the primary provider of public transportation in Clermont County. Founded in 1977 as CART (Clermont Area Rural Transit), CTC has continued to evolve and now offers three fixed routes in addition to its Dial-A-Ride services. Visit CTC online at http://ctc.clermontcountyohio.gov.
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Girls on the Run detour - Saturday, May 11, 2019
Due to the Girls on the Run race through Covington on Saturday, May 11, 2019 --starting at 9:30 a.m. until approximately 11:30 a.m. stops in Covington along 3rd and 4th street will be temporarily closed. Covington Transit Center will remain open. Southbank Shuttle stop at Park and Court will be the only Covington stop open during the race.
Please check your specific stop for details or call 859-331-TANK.
Flying Pig - Weekend Race Event Detours
Saturday AND Sunday- Flying Pig Marathon Weekend events this weekend (May 4-5) will temporarily close streets in downtown Cincinnati, Newport and Covington. TANK routes and stops will be affected in Newport and Covington until approximately noon on Saturday and 10 a.m. on Sunday. See details below and on signs at the stop you usually use.
The Covington Transit Center is closed both days until street closures end—(approximately noon on Saturday and 10 a.m. Sunday) Use stop on Scott St. between 5th & 6th St. in place of the CTC.
Express Route Passengers
Slight routing detours but no stop changes.
Regular Route Passengers
Please check your usual stop in Covington and Newport for specific information on stop relocation. Regular route passengers traveling from Cincinnati should catch their bus on 4th at Walnut.
Southbank Shuttle
The Southbank Shuttle will not start operating until 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 4, 2019 due to the street closures in Downtown Cincinnati, Covington, and Newport. Once service starts at 1:00 p.m., please make sure to check your stop for additional information.
On Sunday, May 5, 2019 service on the Southbank Shuttle will start at its regular time (10 a.m.) but you may experience slight delays due to street and bridge closures. Please check your stop for further information.
For more information, call 859-331-8265. We appreciate your patience.
Route 1 & 5: Construction closes bus stops
Stops at 8th and Russel, 8th and Washington and 8th and Madison will be closed on the #1 and #5 inbound until approximately 4pm today due to construction. Please use Pike to 7th to the left on Madison.
Thank you for riding with TANK!
Questions? Call (859) 331-TANK!
You're Invited to National Get On Board Day
SAVE THE DATE: NATIONAL GET ON BOARD DAY TO BE HELD ON APRIL 25
Get on Board for Public Transit
The Transit Authority of Northern Kentucky (TANK) and Cincinnati Metro will join with other public transportation systems nationwide to participate in National Get On Board Day on Thursday, April 25.
Sponsored by the American Public Transportation Association (APTA), the 2019 National Get On Board Day is a day that encourages people to support public transportation and showcases the benefits it brings to communities. Each weekday in the U.S., 34 million people board public transportation.
Additionally, public transportation is a cornerstone of local economies in urban, suburban, and rural communities. In fact, public transportation helps to make a community economically prosperous and competitive. Every $1 invested in public transportation generates approximately $4 in economic returns, powering community growth and revitalization.
We hope you will join TANK and members of your community #GetOnBoard Thursday, April 25, 2019.
Downtown Covington Roads Closed for Race- Sunday 4/7/19
On Sunday, April 7, the Great Bridal Chase 5K run/walk will close some roads in Covington from 8:30 a.m. until approximately 11:00 a.m.
The TANK stops between 6th St. and 12th St. on Madison, Scott and Greenup will be closed, as well as the stops on Pike near Madison. You can use the Covington Transit Center or stops south of 12th Street during the race closures.
Each closed stop will also have information telling you where the closest stop is for the detour.
Thanks for riding.
Construction at 4th/Walnut
Starting on Monday April 1, 2019, Duke Energy will be conducting work at 4th at Walnut, in Cincinnati between the hours of 9am – 4pm. Equipment will be staged in the curb lane from the corner of 4th at Walnut to about the front of the Mercantile Building. TANK will utilize the space between the construction and mid-block crosswalk.
This is going to last for approximately 6 weeks. If there is no equipment blocking the lane, buses will utilize the space as usual.
Thank you for your patience during this time. And thanks for riding with TANK!
Route 1 Schedule Change
Beginning Saturday, March 30, 2019, the 1 route will have a slight adjustment to the 4:22 am inbound trip to improve run time.
Visit https://www.tankbus.org/routes/1 for the full updated schedule.
Thanks for riding with TANK!
Headed to Opening Day? Let TANK get you there!
Southbank Shuttle services are just $1.00 p/ride!
Southbank Shuttle (SS) service will begin at 6:00am on Thursday, March 28 for Reds Opening Day. Be on the lookout for regular TANK buses to act as Southbank Shuttle added service. Their destination sign will say “Great American Ballpark”.
Heading to the parade? Before 11am, take the SS to the Westin at Ft. Square. After 11am, due to street closures, take the SS to 3rd & Main.
Heading home AFTER the game? Those headed to NEWPORT should catch the SS on Broadway between Pete Rose Way & 3rd Street. Those headed to COVINGTON should catch the SS on Rosa Parks on the west side of the Freedom Center.
The SS will operate until 10:00pm for Opening Day.
Regular Route Adjustments:
The Southbank Shuttle stop on Walnut at Freedom Way near the Yard House will be closed due to pedestrian traffic beginning Wednesday at 6pm and will reopen after the game on Thursday.
During the Parade (beginning at 11 a.m. and until the conclusion of the parade):
· Local Routes should use the stop at 4th & Walnut
· Express Routes should use the stop at 3rd & Race
Southbank Shuttle Summer Hours will officially begin Saturday, March 30. Visit tankbus.org/route/ss for more information.