The Riverfront Transit Center is a multi-modal transportation center currently used as a local

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and commuter bus hub for

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and

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, in the city of

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near Great American Ballpark and The Banks project. It runs alongside the

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freeway trench. The center was completed in 2003 and has the capacity to handle up to 500 buses and 20,000 people per hour during sporting or other special events.

Bus services

The center serves as a hub for the

during sporting events and other special events.

Future rail connections

The center is also expected to serve as the central hub for the planned

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connecting Cincinnati to Milford.

Criticism

The center has been criticised due to the fact that it is largely unused. Proponents point out delays in the streetcar lightrail and commuter rail plans as well as delays in construction of The Banks a multi-use commercial and residential project.

References

External links

Go Metro
SORTA official website {{Greater Cincinnati Transportation Bus transportation in Cincinnati Rail transportation in Cincinnati Transportation buildings and structures in Cincinnati 2003 establishments in Ohio Transport infrastructure completed in 2003

Bus services

Future rail connections

Criticism

See also

References

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