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15, 2010

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METRO INFORMATION
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Bus information
Schedule and route information Weekdays, 6:30 a.m. 6 p.m. Closed weekends and major holidays

(513) 621-4455

Reading your Metro schedule

Look on map for number (timepoint) closest to your location Find schedule for correct day and travel direction Read down from timepoint and across for times There are usually bus stops between the listed timepoints Check notes at bottom for additional information

42X
West Chester Express West Chester Job Connection
Monday Friday Serving: Bond Hill, Downtown, West Chester, IKEA

Customer relations
Comments, suggestions and environmental justice inquiries Weekdays, 8:30 a.m. 5 p.m.

(513) 632-7575

Xtra service
School days 6:30 11 a.m.; service open to public

(513) 632-7528 (513) 632-7538 (513) 621-9450 (513) 632-7590 (800) 750-0750 (513) 632-7540

Riding Metro
Bus stops are marked with a Metro sign or orange band Arrive at the bus stop a few minutes early Route number and name are above the bus windshield Pay fare as you board. Most afternoon express routes, pay as you leave (ask driver) A block before your stop, pull cord above window to signal driver Trafc and weather conditions may delay buses

Detour hotline
Updated continuously for major detours

Metro administration
General information, lost & found Weekdays, 8:30 a.m. 5 p.m.

Access information
For disabilities that prevent riding Metro

TDD Ohio Relay Service

For deaf/hearing impaired customers

Go smart on Metro
No food, beverages or smoking on Metro Be considerate... no profanity or loud talking Offer front seats to older adults, people with disabilities Use headphones with audio equipment Keep belongings on your lap; dont use two seats Take everything with you when you leave Fold strollers and carts Report suspicious behavior or unattended items to the driver

Fare Deal information

METRO FARES (all fares subject to change)

Every day, all the time Exact fare required; no change or refunds given

Base fares
$1.75 $2.65 $3.00 $0.50 Within City of Cincinnati (zone 1) To, from or within Hamilton Co. (zone 2) To, from or within Clermont Co. & Harrison, OH (zone 3) Rt. 85 Riverfront parking shuttle

Commuter Alerts
Commuter Alerts provides free e-mail or cell phone updates on detours affecting your route. Sign up at www.go-metro.com.

If traveling between zones, request zone ticket when paying fare

Premium express fares

$3.50 Rt. 42X West Chester, Rt. 62X Faireld (zone 4) $4.25 Rt. 71X/72 Kings Island (Warren Co.)

SmartCommuter
Ask your employer if youre eligible for the Sec. 132 transit benet... you could save up to 30% by buying your monthly Metro pass pre-tax.

Reduced fares
Children under age 2 free (limit 2 free babies per paying adult) Half-price fare on any trip Fare Deal ID card (65+, Medicare, or disabled) Access ID card (ADA-eligible only) Children ages 25 (45" and under) Fare Deal monthly sticker, $38.50 (all zones)

Holidays
Metro operates on Sunday/Holiday schedule: New Years Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas.

This service funded by Butler County Regional Transit Authority

Transfers $0.50
Request transfer when paying fare Good on any route, any direction for limited time Up to two bus transfers per transfer ticket

Bike & Ride

All Metro buses offer free bike racks on front.

Monthly bus passes

$70 $106 $120 $140 $170 $105 Zone 1 pass Zone 2 pass Zone 3 pass (Clermont Co., Harrison, OH) Zone 4 pass (Butler Co.) Zone 5 pass (all zones including Warren Co.) M/T pass (Metro zone 1 and TANK)

Park & Ride

Parking is free at all ofcial Metro park & ride locations.

Metro for All

All trips are accessible with a wheelchair lift or ramp for people with disabilities.

Metro Sales Ofce 120 E. Fourth St. Mercantile Center arcade Weekdays 7 a.m. 5:30 p.m. bus schedules and information passes and tokens

Beyond designated zone, additional zone fare required.

please recycle [effective Dec. 27, 2009]

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42X Monday through Friday

From West Chester / To Downtown Walnut & Fifth Gov. Sq. Area D
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42X 42

West Chester Express West Chester Job Connection

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7390 Tylersville Rd.

MEIJER P&R

7th & Central

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6:09 6:28 6:43 6:53 7:03 7:15 7:27 7:42 8:10 J4:44 J5:04

EXP EXP EXP EXP EXP EXP EXP EXP EXP 5:02 5:23

EXP EXP EXP EXP EXP EXP EXP EXP EXP 5:39 6:05

6:40 7:00 G7:15 G7:25 G7:35 G7:50 G8:05 G8:20 G8:45 5:45 6:10

CINCINNATI DAYTON RD

Beckett at Union Centre

Meijer Park & Ride

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PROCTER & GAMBLE BECKETT RIDGE TECHNICAL CENTER

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All trips are accessible with a wheelchair lift or ramp for people with disabilities.

IKEA

Downtown Bus Stops

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Downtown Routing

Express and reverse commute follow the same routing downtown.

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