The plans detailed below were part of the Eastern Corridor’s MIS study. Many changes have been made as the project has progressed; updated plans can be found by clicking here.

How to read the information

Click here to see a map of the study area.

Ö A checkmark next to the initiative indicates that the project has been recommended for funding.

* An asterisk next to the initiative indicates that funds have already been committed.

Rail transit

• Establish new east-west transit service on existing and upgraded railroad lines that connect major job centers
• Provide access to downtown Cincinnati jobs and attractions and to the airport and other sites along the proposed I-71 rail system by connecting with the proposed Fort Washington Way intermodal transit center
• Use vehicles with new self-propelled technology that have low floors and provide easy access/storage for bicycles, strollers and wheelchairs

Projected capital costs: $231,000,000.

Ö Multiple diesel units from downtown Cincinnati to I-275

Ö Nine stations served by bus and accessed by pedestrian and bicycle facilities (two stations with park-and-ride lots)

Ö Preserve right-of-way along existing rail line between the Xavier area and Fairfax, including the line along Wasson Avenue for future use

(Plan update: The current phase of study will consider possible expansion of this rail transit line to the Eastgate area, possibly in conjunction with the planned State Route 32 highway improvement.)