Metro, the Transit Authority of Northern Kentucky (TANK), Butler County Regional Transit Authority (BCRTA), and Red Bike are making it easier for attendees to experience BLINK without the stress of driving and parking downtown.
From Thursday, Oct. 8, through Sunday, Oct. 11, regional transit options will include regular service and designated Park & Rides connecting directly to the nation’s largest immersive festival of art and light, with discounted tickets available for both options through the Transit app.
Park & Ride Service
Designated Park & Ride locations will allow customers to park and take transit directly to BLINK using special discounted passes available through the Transit app. Park & Ride service will drop attendees off at the Riverfront Transit Center.
Metro | 6 p.m. – 12 a.m. each night of BLINK
- Cincinnati State, 3658 Central Pkwy, Cincinnati, OH 45220
- Crossroads Oakley, 3500 Madison Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45209
TANK | 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday only
- Northern Kentucky University (Lots K, L, M)
BCRTA: Regular Transit Service | 5:30-11 p.m. each night of BLINK
- Meijer, 3651 Towne Blvd., Middletown, OH 45005
- Meijer, 7390 Tylersville Rd., West Chester, OH OH 45069
Transit Service
Customers may also use Metro, TANK, BCRTA and Red Bike services to travel to BLINK, with special discounted transit passes available through the Transit app. Street closures for BLINK installations and pedestrian activity will require service adjustments and temporary stop changes throughout the event area. Government Square will close nightly at 6 p.m., with service relocating to the Riverfront Transit Center until 12:30 a.m.
Metro Access service will also be available for eligible customers traveling to and from BLINK. Customers should contact Metro Access in advance for reservation information and assistance planning their trip
Discounted Tickets Through the Transit App
Riders are encouraged to purchase special discounted BLINK passes through the Transit app before traveling. Passes are valid on both regular transit service and designated Park & Ride service, making the app the easiest way to pay, plan trips and access real-time bus information throughout the event.
Discounted tickets go on sale Oct. 5 through the Transit app. Available options include:
- A One-Day BLINK Pass, valid for 24 hours after activation - $2.20
- A Four-Day BLINK Pass, valid October 8-11 - $8.00
- A 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. Riders must purchase passes through the Transit app to take advantage of special BLINK ticket options and discounted pricing.
Organizations providing parking lot access for BLINK do not receive proceeds from ticket sales.
Riders are encouraged to download the Transit app and purchase their tickets before traveling. Tickets are nonrefundable and nontransferable.
Full Details Below
Full Details for Metro
- Metro fixed-route and designated Park & Ride services will operate throughout BLINK, Oct. 8–11.
- Special discounted BLINK passes will be available through the Transit app beginning Oct. 5 and may be used on Metro fixed-route and Park & Ride services. Customers may also pay the standard cash fare. Children under 55 inches tall may ride free with a paying adult, with a limit of two children per adult.
- Designated Park & Ride service will operate nightly from 6 p.m. to midnight, with direct service to the Riverfront Transit Center.
- Park and Rides will feature promotional giveaways and DJs to kick off the BLINK festivities.
- Metro staff will be available at designated Park & Ride locations and the Riverfront Transit Center to assist with payments, information, wayfinding and general questions.
- Vehicles may not be left overnight at Park & Ride locations.
- 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.
- Street closures for BLINK installations and increased pedestrian activity will require temporary stop changes and service adjustments throughout the event area.
- The Metro Customer Care Center (513-621-4455) will remain open until midnight nightly during the event.
Full Details for TANK
- The BLINK Park & Ride will be Friday, October 9th and Saturday, October 10th ONLY. The other nights you can use any of TANK’s regular bus routes to get around Covington and Cincinnati.
- Special discounted BLINK passes available through the Transit app may be used on participating TANK service.
- TANK will have promotional giveaways, music, and fun at NKU as people wait for their bus to leave.
- 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
Full details for Red Bikes
Ride all week with the BLINK 1-Week Pass ($20)
Get unlimited two-hour Red Bike trips from Monday, October 5th– Monday, October 12th, to ride the entire week of BLINK!
Visit the link here to purchase your week of bike access: https://www.cincyredbike.org/get-the-app/
How to Ride Red Bike during BLINK Festival:
1. Ride. Whether parking far and riding in or riding all the way, use the BCycle app to purchase access, find a nearby Red Bike station, check real-time bike/dock availability, and check out a bike.
2. Dock. BLINK spans 30+ city blocks from Findlay Market through Downtown Cincinnati and into Northern Kentucky, so plan to dock your bike at a Red Bike station before entering the pedestrian festival area. If docking bike inside festival area, dismount and walk your bike to a nearby station immediately upon entering pedestrian area.
3. Walk. Once you’ve reached the festival area, return your Red Bike to a station, and enjoy the festival. Do not ride Red Bikes through BLINK’s pedestrian area or closed streets. Street closures and large crowds make walking the safest and easiest way to experience the festival.
Planning your ride:
BLINK is intentionally designed to be explored by foot. Blink includes temporary street closures and large pedestrian only areas throughout the festival. Red Bikes are not permitted through closed streets or crowded festival areas. Check Blink’s current road closure maps or visit https://www.instagram.com/cincyredbike/ for updates on Red Bike specific BLINK routes.
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