Transportation
Because the City of Cincinnati is located within 600 miles or 1 day's travel time of 30 major metro markets, the City has a pivotal connection to the global economy. Cincinnati affords businesses access to the world via all major forms of transportation
Passenger Rail Service
The Ohio Rail Development Commission is working to plan and build the “3C” passenger rail line, which will provide service from Cincinnati to Dayton, Columbus, and Cleveland. Amtrak estimates that the 3C line will serve more than 478,000 riders in its first year of operation, making it the 12th largest passenger generator in the nation. In late January, the federal government announced that it is providing $400 million in funding for the project through the American Relief and Recovery Act, which is nearly the entire cost. To learn more, visit the Ohio Department of Transportation page.
Airport
The Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) is located 15 minutes south of Downtown Cincinnati and is Delta Airlines 2nd largest hub. CVG has daily, direct service to 90 domestic and international destinations via 190 flights per day. With 17 passenger and cargo airline services, CVG has more flights than Columbus, Cleveland, Indianapolis, Lexington, and Louisville combined. In addition to CVG, Cincinnati owns a general aviation airport providing services to corporate and personal aircraft.
Air Courier Services
Transportation Services Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport
| 2008 Annual Average | 2007 Annual Average | % Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passengers | 13,630,443 | 15,736,220 | -13.29 |
| Air Freight (tons) | 19,805 | 18,995 | 4.26 |
Source: Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport
Mileage to Other Major Cities
| Miles | Kilometers | |
|---|---|---|
| Atlanta | 440 | 708 |
| Baltimore, MD | 442 | 682 |
| Charlotte, NC | 339 | 546 |
| Chicago, IL | 287 | 462 |
| Cleveland, OH | 244 | 393 |
| Columbus, OH | 100 | 161 |
| Detroit, MI | 269 | 432 |
| Indianapolis, IN | 110 | 177 |
| Kansas City, MO | 591 | 951 |
| Lexington, KY | 78 | 126 |
| Louisville, KY | 102 | 164 |
| Memphis, TN | 468 | 753 |
| Milwaukee, WI | 374 | 602 |
| Nashville, TN | 269 | 433 |
| Philadelphia, PA | 567 | 912 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | 295 | 475 |
| Raleigh, NC | 534 | 859 |
| St. Louis, MO | 340 | 547 |
| Toledo, OH | 200 | 322 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | 491 | 790 |
| Washington, D.C | 480 | 772 |
Calculating distances between cities:
http://www.indo.com/distance/
http://www.geobytes.com/CityDistanceTool.htm
Ohio River Traffic
Source: U.S. Army Corp of Engineers Waterborne Commerce Data Center
Ohio River System Port Commerce
| Total | Received | Shipped | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Huntington, WV (Tristate) | 77.1 | 18.9 | 54.2 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | 41.9 | 19.1 | 10.7 |
| Cincinnati, OH | 13.3 | 11.2 | 2.1 |
| Louisville, KY | 7.3 | 7.0 | 0.3 |
| Nashville, TN | 4.5 | 4.3 | 0.2 |
| Chattanooga, TN | 2.6 | 2.3 | 0.3 |
Source: U.S. Army Corp of Engineers Waterborne Commerce Data Center
2006 Freight Tonnage In Millions. Amounts are rounded to nearest 100,000 tons. Due to rounding, amounts may not add up to totals shown.
Port of Cincinnati Commerce
| Grand Total | Receipts | Shipments | Intraport | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total, all commodities | 13,334 | 11,173 | 2,155 | 6 |
| Coal | 4,339 | 4,302 | 38 | - |
| Petroleum and petroleum products | 2,368 | 2,169 | 199 | - |
| Chemicals and related products | 1,578 | 1,569 | 7 | 3 |
| Crude materials, inedible except fuels | 1,608 | 1,606 | - | 2 |
| Primary manufactured goods | 1,537 | 1,502 | 35 | - |
| Food and farm products | 1,901 | 24 | 1,875 | 1 |
| All manufactured equipment, machinery and products | 4 | 2 | 2 | - |
Source: U.S. Army Corp of Engineers Waterborne Commerce Data Center
Freight Traffic, 2006 (thousand short tons)
Means of Transportation to Work
| Total | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drive alone | 69.6% | ||||
| Carpooled | 10.4% | ||||
| Public transportation (excluding taxicab) | 10.6% | ||||
| Walked | 3.5% | ||||
| Bicycle | 0.5% | ||||
| Taxicab, motorcycle, or other means | 1.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2008 American Community Survey
135,445 total workers 16 years and over in Cincinnati
Interstate
Cincinnati has 5 interstates that connect the region to the U.S.:
- I-71, Louisville to Cleveland
- I-75, Miami to Ontario, Canada
- I-74, Davenport, Iowa to Cincinnati
- I-471 and I-275 serve the regional market
Place of work
| Total | |
|---|---|
| Worked in state of residence | 93.9% |
| Worked in county of residence | 85.9% |
| Worked outside county of residence | 8.0% |
| Worked outside state of residence | 6.1% |
Source: Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2008 American Community Survey
Port Facilities
The Port of Cincinnati is the 5th largest inland port; 52.3 million tons pass annually through Cincinnati and the Ohio River.
Source: Cincinnati USA Partnership
Railroad
CSX and Norfolk Southern provide long-haul freight service through the region. Both railroads have major classification and intermodal yards in Cincinnati. Rail America provides regional freight service while Amtrak provides passenger service to Chicago, Indianapolis, Washington, and New York.
Public Transportation
The Metro bus system links downtown with the surrounding suburbs of Cincinnati while TANK links downtown with northern Kentucky.