Oklahoma City 2018-2023; changes in the next 5 years...

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What's new on the horizon for projects & developments that will collectively impact our city:



The Oklahoma City Streetcar will consist of 4.9 miles of track; it will operate two lines totaling 6.9 miles.

A $1 per ride fare has been proposed by consultants, with passes that discount regular use.

December 2018 is the target month for the streetcar operational opening.


The recently completed $5 million streetcar maintenance facility at SW 7 Street & Hudson Avenue will be the home base for maintenance, upkeep & repairs.



Streetcars will run on the 4.9-mile D Line traversing the central business district, linking Midtown and Bricktown. A 2-mile Bricktown loop will offer greater frequency in the entertainment district.

Streetcar City, Streetcar Safe; rack-Safety Tips for Cyclists, Motorists and Pedestrians: https://embarkok.com/learn/services/.../streetcarsafe

Sources: Oklahoman--NewsOK.com, City of Oklahoma City/Embark websites & OKCTalk forum.

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Governor: Aerospace firm to create 350 jobs in Oklahoma: https://www.koco.com/article/aerospa...ahoma/22725642

VSA working to create high-tech jobs and partnerships with area universities. Valkyrie Systems Aerospace (VSA), a cutting-edge developer of manned/unmanned aerial platforms, is proud to announce an exciting partnership with the State of Oklahoma.

An aerospace manufacturer that produces unmanned aircraft plans to locate its operations center in Oklahoma City and create more than 350 jobs over the next five years...

"Our talented workforce and low cost of doing business along with a good quality of life makes Oklahoma very attractive for growing companies like Valkyrie," Fallin said.

The Oklahoma Department of Commerce worked with Valkyrie for nine months to secure the project. Commerce officials said the company has been awarded a 21st Century Quality Jobs Program incentive contract, which is issued to qualifying businesses with a highly skilled, high-paid, knowledge-based workforce.

OKC continues to attract jobs to its metropolitan area.

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