Getting around

"This means the floor of the streetcar is level with the curb, allowing quick access for wheeled vehicles (bicycles, strollers, wheelchairs, scooters and personal shopping carts)." "Audio announcements and visual aids such as Braille and designated seating for individuals with disabilities." "Those who use wheelchairs, scooters and other mobility aids should enter through the center double doors."

Fares: $2.20 Local Routes; $3.00 Express Routes ("designated with an X"). Transfers free with rides bought in the Transit App, good on up to two buses for 120 minutes. Day Pass: $4.40 Local (24 hours from activation); $6.00 Express; $5.00 Metro/TANK day pass, "Available for purchase onboard the bus". Tap&Save in the Transit app with EZfare caps local fares at $4.40/day. "Cash is always accepted on board; however, you must have exact change." Children under 55 inches ride free with a paying adult (limit two). Sales office: Mercantile Center Arcade, 115 E 5th St, Mon.–Fri. 7:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Customer service (513) 632-7575.

During BLINK (Metro, Sept. 23, 2026): "Due to street closures, Government Square will close nightly at 6 p.m. Service will relocate to the Riverfront Transit Center until 12:30 a.m." "The Government Square information booth will be staffed from 5 p.m. – 1 a.m. nightly during the event." TANK 2X Airporter stops at "Government Square Area F".

"A One-Day BLINK Pass, valid October 8-11 for 24 hours after activation – $2.20"; "A Four-Day BLINK Pass, valid October 8-11 – $8.00"; "A One-Day Group Pass, valid October 8-11 for up to four people for 24 hours after activation – $8.00". Passes are valid on regular service and designated Park & Ride service (Metro, TANK, BCRTA). "TANK Park & Ride service will be cashless. All BCRTA services will be cashless." Metro Customer Care Center (513-632-7575) open until midnight nightly during the event. BCRTA CincyLink to BLINK: Oct 8–11, 4:30 PM–Midnight from Meijer Middletown and Meijer Tylersville Rd (West Chester).

Fares: "Local Cash Fare – $2"; "Southbank Shuttle Fare – $2"; "TANK 1-Day Pass – $4"; "Metro/TANK 1-Day Pass – $5"; "Children under 48” ride free with a paying adult". Pay with Transit (EZfare), exact cash, or in person. "Transfers cost $0.25 and are good within two hours of issue." BLINK: TANK Park & Ride from Northern Kentucky University (Lots K, L, M) Friday Oct 9 and Saturday Oct 10 only, 6–11 p.m., straight to the Covington Transit Center; other nights use regular routes.

Hours "April – October: Monday-Friday: 6AM-11PM; Weekend: 10AM-11PM". Visit Cincy: "Affectionally known as the trolly, the Southbank Shuttle runs every 15 minutes". Stops include Park at Court, Rivercenter at Madison, Madison at 4th, 3rd at Courtyard Marriott (Covington), 2nd at Vine (Cincinnati), 3rd at Newport on the Levee, Dave Cowens at Riverboat (Newport) and Landmark at Riviera (Bellevue). Fare "Southbank Shuttle Fare – $2".

Discounted tickets go on sale Oct. 5 through the Transit app: One-Day BLINK Pass, valid for 24 hours after activation - $2.20; Four-Day BLINK Pass, valid October 8-11 - $8.00; One-Day Group Pass, for up to four people for 24 hours after activation - $8.00. Cash will continue to be accepted onboard Metro buses and at Metro and BCRTA Park & Ride locations at the standard fare. TANK Park & Ride service will be cashless. Tickets are nonrefundable and nontransferable.

Children under 55 inches tall may ride free with a paying adult, with a limit of two children per adult. Metro Customer Care: 513-632-7575 (go-metro.com). Metro Access service will also be available for eligible customers traveling to and from BLINK.

Pricing (cincyredbike.org/pricing): Two-Hour Pass $12 ("Unlimited 2-hour rides for 24 hours, $5 per additional for rides lasting longer than 2 hours" per the system pricing feed); Monthly Pass $30; Annual Pass $150. Rentals through the BCycle app. The live station feed lists 79 stations. BLINK: "Ride all week with the BLINK 1-Week Pass ($20)"; "plan to dock your bike at a Red Bike station before entering the pedestrian festival area"; "Do not ride Red Bikes through BLINK’s pedestrian area or closed streets." Contact: 600 Central Ave., (513) 621-2453.

"Riding small vehicles is prohibited on pedestrian sidewalks but permissible on multiuse (bike/pedestrian) paths." "You are allowed to complete your trip if you start the session before 11:00 p.m. and end after." "Riders must be 16 years of age or older." Scooters are "more concentrated in the downtown, Over-The-Rhine, and CUF areas." Do not park blocking bus stops, curb ramps or Red Bike kiosks.

Visit Cincy listing: "Our fleet of carts offers zero-emission and multiple passengers ... we are completely free for our riders!" Visit Cincy ground transportation page: "Carts can be requested by calling 513-421-4378 or downloading their app."

Posted rates: 1 hr – $4.50; 2 hrs – $6.50; 3 hrs – $8.50; 4 hrs – $12; 24 hrs – $15; Weekday evenings after 4pm (max 8 hrs) – $8 flat; Weekends (max 8 hrs) – $8 flat. Monthly Parking Pass: $150/month Opened: May 2020. Contact: Phone: (513) 977-8042, Email: parking@3cdc.org, Hours: 24/7

Posted rates: 0–30 min – $2; 31–59 min – $4; 1–3 hrs – $9; 3–5 hrs – $13; 5–6 hrs – $15; 6–7 hrs – $19; 7–18 hrs – $23; 18–24 hrs – $28; Early bird M–F (in before 9am, out 2–6pm) – $9; Weekday evenings after 4pm (max 8 hrs) – $8.50 flat; Weekends (max 8 hrs) – $8.50 flat. Height Restriction: 7'1" Monthly Parking Pass: $200/month (introductory rate) EV Charging: 3 stations serving 6 vehicles. Rates: $0.25/kWh plus $1/hour dwell fee after first hour (dwell fee waived 7PM–7AM). Opened: November 2020. Contact: Phone: (513) 977-8042, Email: parking@3cdc.org, Hours: 24/7

Posted rates: 0–30 min – $2; 31–59 min – $4; 1–2 hrs – $7; 2–3 hrs – $12; 3–6 hrs – $17; 6–7 hrs – $20; 7–18 hrs – $25; 18–24 hrs – $28; Weekday evenings after 4pm (max 8 hrs) – $8.50 flat; Weekends (max 8 hrs) – $8.50 flat. Height Restriction: 7'4" Monthly Parking Pass: $200/month EV Charging: 6 Level 2 charging stations reserved for electric vehicles; no fee for chargers (normal parking rates apply).. Contact: Phone: (513) 977-8042, Email: parking@3cdc.org, Hours: 24/7

Posted rates: 0–1 hr – $3.50; 1–2 hrs – $7; 2–3 hrs – $10; 3–24 hrs – $12.50; Weekday evenings after 4pm (max 8 hrs) – $6 flat; Weekends (max 8 hrs) – $6 flat. Height Restriction: 8'2" Monthly Parking Pass: $170/month EV Charging: 4 charging stations serving 8 cars. Rates: $0.25/kWh plus $1/hour dwell fee after first hour (dwell fee waived 7PM–7AM). Opened: August 2016. Contact: Phone: (513) 977-8042, Email: parking@3cdc.org, Hours: 24/7

Shuttle service from Meijer in Middletown to Meijer on Tylersville Road will begin at 4:30 p.m. Buses will travel directly from the Tylersville Road Meijer to the Riverfront Transit Center. Riders will board the bus on the Garden Center side of the building at both Meijer locations. Tickets must be purchased in advance. Cash will not be accepted.

Daily rates: "1st Hour: $4; 2nd Hour: $7; 3rd Hour: $9; Daily Max Parking Rate: $13". Event rates listed for Reds, Bengals ("Passes and dynamic pricing"), Brady Music Center shows ($15), "Other Special Events: Varies $10 and up". "over 8,600 parking spaces are now available in garages and surface lots at The Banks." Parking Guidance System lights show open spaces.

Posted rates: 0–1 hr – $4; 1–2 hrs – $7; 2–3 hrs – $10; 3–4 hrs – $13; 4–7 hrs – $16; Over 7 hrs – $20; Early bird (in before 8:30am, out 2–6pm) – $9; Weekday evenings after 4pm (max 8 hrs) – $7 flat; Weekends (max 8 hrs) – $7 flat. Height Restriction: 7'0" Monthly Parking Pass: $165/month EV Charging: 8 stations serving 16 vehicles. Rates: $0.25/kWh plus $1/hour dwell fee after first hour (dwell fee waived 7PM–7AM). Validations: Kroger validation: first 30 min free on Levels 3 & 4 regardless of purchase; $15 minimum purchase = 2 hours free parking. Validate at Pay on Foot machines in Kroger lobbies (Levels 1 & 2). Longer than 2 hours = double rate charged (max $34). No receipt = charged daily max rate. Opened: February 2019. Contact: Phone: (513) 977-8042, Email: parking@3cdc.org, Hours: 24/7

Posted rates: 1 hr – $3.50; 2 hrs – $5.50; 3 hrs – $7.50; 4 hrs – $9.50; 24 hrs – $15; Weekends (max 8 hrs) – $10 flat. Monthly Parking Pass: $140/month EV Charging: EV charging available. Rates: $0.25/kWh plus $1/hour dwell fee after first hour (dwell fee waived 7PM–7AM).. Contact: Phone: (513) 977-8042, Email: parking@3cdc.org, Hours: 24/7 (new day starts at 4am)

Posted rates: 10–30 min – $2; 31–59 min – $4; 1–2 hrs – $7; 2–4 hrs – $11; 4–6 hrs – $16; 6–7 hrs – $20; 7–18 hrs – $25; 18–24 hrs – $30; Weekday evenings after 4pm (max 8 hrs) – $9 flat; Weekends (max 8 hrs) – $9 flat. Height Restriction: 6'8" Monthly Parking Pass: $220/month. Contact: Phone: (513) 977-8042, Email: parking@3cdc.org, Hours: 24/7

Posted rates: 1 hr – $2.50; 2–3 hrs – $6.50; 4 hrs – $9.50; 24 hrs – $15; Weekends (max 8 hrs) – $8 flat. Monthly Parking Pass: $90/month Opened: July 2021. Contact: Phone: (513) 977-8042, Email: parking@3cdc.org, Hours: 24/7 (new day starts at 4am)

Posted rates: 1 hr – $2.50; 2–3 hrs – $6.50; 4 hrs – $9.50; 24 hrs – $15; Weekday evenings after 4pm (max 8 hrs) – $8 flat. EV Charging: EV charging available. Rates: $0.25/kWh plus $1/hour dwell fee after first hour (dwell fee waived 7PM–7AM). Opened: July 2018. Contact: Phone: (513) 977-8042, Email: parking@3cdc.org, Hours: 24/7 (new day starts at 4am)

Posted rates: 0–2 hrs – $3; 2–3 hrs – $8; 3–4 hrs – $10; Over 4 hrs – $15; Weekday evenings after 4pm (max 8 hrs) – $8 flat; Weekends (max 8 hrs) – $8 flat. Height Restriction: 7'0" Monthly Parking Pass: $135/month (M–F 6AM–7PM only). Contact: Phone: (513) 977-8042, Email: parking@3cdc.org, Hours: M–F 6AM–7PM for monthly parkers; additional fees after 7PM

Service begins each night at NKU at 6 p.m. Last trip from NKU to Covington is at 9 p.m. Bus makes no stops in between and goes straight to the Covington Transit Center. Beginning at 9 p.m. each night, buses will ONLY travel from the Covington Transit Center and drop off at NKU (no pick-ups). Buses will operate from the Covington Transit Center back to the park and ride for drop offs until 11 p.m. both nights. Cashless; buy the BLINK pass in the Transit app.

Posted rates: 0–30 min – $4; 30–60 min – $7; 1–1.5 hrs – $10; 1.5–2 hrs – $13; 2–3 hrs – $16; 3–18 hrs – $25; 18–24 hrs – $30; Weekday evenings after 4pm (max 8 hrs) – $9 flat; Weekends (max 8 hrs) – $9 flat. Height Restriction: 6'10" Monthly Parking Pass: $230/month (introductory rate) EV Charging: EV charging available. Rates: $0.25/kWh plus $1/hour dwell fee after first hour (dwell fee waived 7PM–7AM).. Contact: Phone: (513) 977-8042, Email: parking@3cdc.org, Hours: 24/7

Posted rates: 0–1 hr – $4; 1–2 hrs – $6; 2–4 hrs – $8; 4–6 hrs – $10; Over 6 hrs – $15; Weekday evenings after 4pm (max 8 hrs) – $8 flat; Weekends (max 8 hrs) – $8 flat. Height Restriction: 8'4" Monthly Parking Pass: $135/month (M–F 6AM–7PM only; additional fees after 7PM). Contact: Phone: (513) 977-8042, Email: parking@3cdc.org, Hours: 24/7

Posted rates: 0–1 hr – $2; 1–2 hrs – $5; 2–4 hrs – $10; Over 4 hrs – $12; Weekday evenings after 4pm (max 8 hrs) – $6 flat; Weekends (max 8 hrs) – $6 flat. Height Restriction: 7'9" Monthly Parking Pass: $130/month EV Charging: 4 stations serving 8 vehicles simultaneously, reserved for electric vehicles. Rates: $0.25/kWh plus $1/hour dwell fee after first hour (dwell fee waived 7PM–7AM). Opened: July 2017. Contact: Phone: (513) 977-8042, Email: parking@3cdc.org, Hours: 24/7

Posted rates: 90 minutes - $2.50; 2 Hours - $5.00; 3 Hours - $7.50; 4 Hours - $8.00; 24 Hours - $25.00; Evening Rate (4 PM - Midnight) - $8 flat rate (max 8 hours, after which normal rates apply); Your account will be charged as soon as your card is inserted. Please be sure to read any messaging displayed on the screen carefully, as it pertains to current parking rates. By entering your card, you are agreeing to pay the current rate.; The machine DOES NOT give change. Please pay accordingly.. Contact: Phone: (513) 977-8042, Email: parking@3cdc.org, Hours: 24/7 (evening rate 4PM–Midnight)

"Rates: $3/hour - 24/7". Cincy EZPark app zone # 4523; discount via EZPark "Monday-Friday: up to $3 OFF; Saturday & Sunday: $1 OFF" with a merchant code. "1 hour free, M-F, 8a-6p, if you choose a 1 hour stay". North Lot: "From Central Parkway turn East on Findlay St. The parking lot will be on your right." South Lot: "From Central Parkway turn East on Findlay St. Make a right on Race St. and the lot will be on your right." EV charging: two FLO stations in the North Lot near Eckerlin Meats.

In addition, this year we are partnering with LAZ Parking, which is offering RESERVED parking spaces at select locations. Please note that parking passes are location specific - depending on where you purchase the parking, the redemption instructions will be exclusive to that parking location. Please also note that if you stay longer than your reservation, you will be charged for additional time.

"Paid parking garages are available near 2nd & Madison Streets and are convenient to the bridge and shuttle stops. Parking at Newport on the Levee is just $12 for 24 hours." "Parking meters are free on weekdays from 9 p.m. to 8 a.m. the following morning, Monday through Saturday, and free all day on Sundays."

"Parking in Over-the-Rhine can be found below Washington Park, near Findlay Market and Ziegler Park, and there are some lots and garages on Vine Street between Central Parkway and 14th Street." "it's easy to park and hop on the free Connector electric streetcar and ride to your destination."

Downtown stops (inbound to CVG): 5th at Elm, 5th at Vine, Government Square Area F, 4th at Sycamore, 4th at Vine, Race at 3rd, then CVG Airport Terminal and on to the Florence Hub. Published timetable (tankbus.org route page, captured 2026-09-24): first bus leaves 5th at Elm 03:41, last 02:11; scheduled 5th at Elm → CVG Airport Terminal time 24 minutes on every trip; CVG Airport Terminal → 5th at Elm first 04:26, last 02:56, scheduled 24 minutes. At CVG it "Departs from Baggage Claim level. Follow signs for Ground Transport East to Public Transit." Fare: $2 local cash fare (TANK fare page).

Taxi: "Provided by: zTrip, Phone number: 513-962-1122", also from Ground Transport East. "Most of the below providers will be available from either Ground Transport East or Ground Transport West. This is not located at the Terminal curbfront." "Service after 12 a.m. midnight may be limited for walk-ups." Hotel courtesy shuttles (incl. Hotel Covington, 859-905-6600) leave from Ground Transport West.

Address: 3087 Terminal Dr, Hebron, KY 41048. "From Cincinnati: Drive south on I-71 or I-75 across the Ohio River. Take Exit 185 and follow the I-275 Highway west to Exit 4B (State Route 212). Follow the signs to the airport terminals and parking facilities." Public transit: TANK Route 2X Airporter (every 30 minutes; scheduled 24 minutes CVG Terminal ↔ 5th at Elm). Rideshare and taxis: Ground Transport East, Baggage Claim level.

Visit Cincy lists Community Yellow Cab (859.727.2900 or 859.261.4400; "Dual licensed in Ohio & in Kentucky; vans are available") and General Cab (513.353.3824). "Important note: Cincinnati taxi companies cannot pick up passengers in Kentucky and Kentucky taxi companies cannot pick up passengers in Ohio. However, any company that holds a dual state license can pick up at the airport." Visit Cincy also states "The rate from Cincinnati/Northern KY airport (CVG) to downtown Cincinnati is $34 for one to four people." CVG's own page names zTrip (513-962-1122) as its taxicab service.

"To use Access, you must first apply and be approved for service, a process that can take up to three weeks." "Cost: $4.40 Dollars Per Ride". Service area: "3/4 mile of regular (non-express) Metro service". Contact 513-632-7586. The streetcar page adds: "If your origin and destination is within ¾ mile of the Connector’s route, your ride on Access is also fare free!" Metro says Access will serve eligible customers to and from BLINK; contact Access in advance.

“BLINK” to 844-556-6998. One of our staff members will answer you via text. This will be available on festival days from 6 pm to 11 pm. We will also have members of the Access Team stationed in each zone. They will be in high-visibility vests and wearing a blinking teal light on their left shoulder. ASL interpreting requests: HOLLY@ALLINEVENTS.CO, at least 72 hours notice. Service animal questions: Access@blinkcincinnati.com.

Maps: https://www.blinkcincinnati.com/files/assets/blinkaccessiblemapsvertical101124rgb.pdf ; FAQ: https://www.blinkcincinnati.com/files/assets/blink2024access-faq.pdf ; Signage guide: https://www.blinkcincinnati.com/files/assets/b24signs.pdf

"Merchants Open Late": Artichoke until 8 PM Thu–Fri; Bee Haven until 9 PM Thu–Sun; Churchill’s Fine Teas until 9 PM Fri–Sat; The Empanada’s Box until 11 PM Thu–Sun; Market Wines until 11 PM Thu–Sat, 10 PM Sun; Maverick Chocolate until 10 PM; OTR Premium Cigars until 11 PM; Pho Lang Thang until 11 PM Thu–Sat, 10 PM Sun; The Rhined until 10 PM Thu–Sat, 8 PM Sun; uGOgelato until 11:30 PM.

"Beginning at 8 a.m. Saturday, October 3, through 5 p.m. Monday, October 12: Park Place from Scott Street to Greenup Street; Court Street." "Beginning at 8 a.m. Monday, October 5, through 5 p.m. Tuesday, October 13: Tobacco Alley from Madison Avenue to Scott Street." "Nightly from 6:45-11 p.m., October 8-11: Roebling Way and the Roebling Bridge; E. Third Street from Scott Street to Greenup Street; Electric Alley from E. Fourth Street to E. Fifth Street; W. Pike Street from Washington Street to Madison Avenue." EDC also closes E. Fourth St (Madison–Greenup), Scott St (E. Third–E. Fifth), Madison Ave (E. Fourth–E. Eighth) and W. Seventh St (Washington–Madison). "W. Fifth Street and Greenup Street will remain open to vehicle traffic."

Full 2026 event map (folding map PDF, dated Sep 23): https://www.blinkcincinnati.com/files/assets/2026blinkfoldingmapmap.pdf. Printable 2026 zone map PDF: https://www.blinkcincinnati.com/files/assets/blinkmap2026zones2.pdf. Dynamic map: https://www.blinkcincinnati.com/map.

Beginning at 8 a.m. Saturday, October 3, through 5 p.m. Monday, October 12:

Park Place from Scott Street to Greenup Street

Court Street

Beginning at 8 a.m. Monday, October 5, through 5 p.m. Tuesday, October 13:

Tobacco Alley from Madison Avenue to Scott Street

Nightly from 6:45-11 p.m., October 8-11:

Roebling Way and the Roebling Bridge

E. Third Street from Scott Street to Greenup Street

Electric Alley from E. Fourth Street to E. Fifth Street

W. Pike Street from Washington Street to Madison Avenue

In addition to the closures above, the City's EDC will include the following streets closed to vehicle traffic:

E. Fourth Street from Madison Avenue to Greenup Street

Scott Street from E. Third Street to E. Fifth Street

Madison Avenue from E. Fourth Street to E. Eighth Street

W. Seventh Street from Washington Street to Madison Avenue

W. Fifth Street and Greenup Street will remain open to vehicle traffic.

By day, lose yourself in award-winning galleries and landmark performing arts venues. By night, watch the city transform entirely, as walls ignite, skylines shimmer, and light turns the familiar into the extraordinary. Links on the page: Cincy A&E https://cincyae.com/ ; ArtsWave App https://artswave.org/what-is-artswave/the-artswave-app-blink/ ; Official Cincy Region Visitors Guide https://www.visitcincy.com/plan-your-visit/visitor-guide/