Transportation
person spends only 21 minutes commuting one way to work, compared to the national average of 25.9 minutes. A generous network of interstates and free-flowing arteries make it easy to commute from one corner of the metro to another. And Oklahoma City’s streets are made up of a grid system, making navigation a breeze. State and local transportation officials are continuously working to improve the transportation
include funds for adding more bike lanes, building new sidewalks and investing more money in public transit. Traveling by air The key aviation hub of Greater Oklahoma City and its connection to cities across the nation and world is Will Rogers World Airport. But the COVID-19 pandemic has
caused a decline in flights, like the rest of the nation’s airports. Seven air carriers are still helping to get passengers to their destinations as needed. Those carriers are: Alaska, Allegiant, Delta, Frontier,
system and ensure that Oklahoma City’s commute stays congestion-free as the region continues to attract new residents. The Oklahoma Department of Transportation’s current eight-year construction work plan includes a significant number of key metro-area projects, and the City of Oklahoma City began its largest investment in streets in its history in 2018. In September 2017, Oklahoma City residents approved $1.2 billion in general obligation
Southwest, United and American.
WRWA is a busy hub, serving more than two million passengers in 2019. The airport plans to continue that growth through an $89 million renovation, which is already underway. The renovation will expand the terminal to include up to seven new gates,
An $89 million renovation/expansion project is under way at Will Rogers World Airport.
bond and sales tax funds to make sure Oklahoma City’s transportation infrastructure is growing alongside its population. In addition to the $847 million that will be invested in repairing Oklahoma City’s streets, bridges and improving drainage, the bond and sales tax packages also
new streamlined security, a public observation gallery, increased shopping and dining, and space for future international screening/air service. The project is scheduled to be complete in 2021.
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