Tuesday-Friday stop on Vine at 4th St. will be closed - use stop on 5th St. at Vine
Due to filming of America Ninja Warriors in The Banks, TANK has had to temporarily re-route the following routes. Effective Tuesday 5/21-Friday 5/24·
All inbound #3, 7, 8 and all outbound #12,16, and 25
- The stop Vine at 4th St. is closed
- We will use the stop on 5th St. West of Vine at the Express stop
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.
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!
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.
Have You Thanked Your Driver Lately?
Monday, March 18 is officially TRANSIT DRIVER APPRECIATION DAY!
Have your thanked your driver lately?
We'll be showing TANK Operators, throughout the day, how much we appreciate them and we hope you'll join us.
You can thank them when you hop on the bus or even give them a shout-out on social media using the hashtag #TDAD or #TankTDAD. We'll be sharing and re-posting your photos and messages throughout the day and even popping up with signs on TANK routes showing our support.
Because they rock, we keep rolling. So be sure to let them know how much you appreciate them.
And to all the TANK Operators... Thanks for keeping us moving!
Federal Reserve Stop Moved to 4th & Walnut
