Clifton Town Meeting declines to endorse Clifton Avenue bus rapid transit stop option

Neighborhood remains without consensus on BRT stop placement as Metro construction deadline approaches

Published on Feb. 25, 2026

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The Clifton Town Meeting voted against endorsing a proposal to place a bus rapid transit stop on Clifton Avenue, leaving the neighborhood without a consensus on stop placement for Cincinnati Metro's planned BRT route. Two stop placement options remain under consideration - one on Ludlow Avenue and one on Clifton Avenue.

Why it matters

The decision by the Clifton Town Meeting means the neighborhood is still divided on the best location for the BRT stop, with the Clifton Business Association favoring the Clifton Avenue option while some residents prefer a stop closer to businesses on Ludlow Avenue. This lack of consensus could complicate Metro's plans to begin construction on the BRT route in Clifton by the end of 2027.

The details

The Ludlow Avenue option would place stops along the outskirts of the business district, requiring stops that cut into the street and eliminate some parking spaces but would not include a designated bus lane. The Clifton Avenue option would involve constructing a median on Clifton Avenue, with stops positioned in front of Good Samaritan Hospital and a fire station, and would include designated bus lanes.

  • The Clifton Town Meeting voted on the proposal on Tuesday night.
  • Cincinnati Metro's planned BRT route is scheduled to begin construction in Clifton at the end of 2027.

The players

Clifton Town Meeting

The governing body for the Clifton neighborhood that voted against endorsing the Clifton Avenue bus rapid transit stop option.

Clifton Business Association

The association that has already voted in favor of the Clifton Avenue option and submitted its recommendation to Metro, citing a desire to preserve Ludlow Avenue's character and parking spaces.

Cincinnati Metro

The public transportation agency planning the BRT route that will include a stop in Clifton.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident (San Francisco Chronicle)

What’s next

The Clifton Town Meeting will hold another meeting on Monday to continue discussions on the BRT stop placement.

The takeaway

The lack of consensus in Clifton on the BRT stop location highlights the challenges of balancing community priorities and transportation needs, and could potentially delay or complicate Metro's plans for the new BRT route.