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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Cincinnati public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
MetroRapid Transit System Update
Cincinnati's first BRT lines on the Reading and Hamilton corridors are on track for 2027 construction and 2028 launch, with 10-minute frequency (5 minutes downtown-to-UC), 60-foot buses, and tap-to-pay fare. Design changes since 30% design include consolidating BRT with the streetcar downtown and dropping bus lanes on Vine Street Hill.
Brent Spence Bridge Corridor Construction & Traffic Mitigation
The city would formally cooperate with ODOT on construction and bridge maintenance at the US Route 42/I-71 ramps and Elsinore Place.
School Zone Traffic Safety and Speeding
Elected officials and transportation staff are reviewing traffic calming measures and speed reduction strategies to protect students walking to and from school.
Eggleston Avenue Street Rehabilitation
Council members pressed transportation officials on the poor condition of city streets following a recent resident survey, discussing funding levels for fiscal year 2027 and whether to increase paving volume or explore in-house asphalt production.