OKC leaders unveil plans to transform downtown; Oklahoma County jail could become film studio

OKC leaders unveil plans to transform downtown; Oklahoma County jail could become film studio

Oklahoma City leaders are proposing ambitious projects to reshape downtown, including an entertainment loop, new housing, and potentially converting the county jail into a film studio.

OKC streetcar will stay fare-free after ridership shot up 74%

OKC streetcar will stay fare-free after ridership shot up 74% Diana Ionescu Tue, 08/11/2026 - 08:00 Primary Image Primary Image Caption Oklahoma City streetcar. The Central Oklahoma Transportation and Parking Authority announced plans to keep the Downtown OKC streetcar fare-free after a pilot program that began in January led to a rise in ridership of up to 74%, reports Brett Fieldcamp in Oklahoma City Free Press. "As our city continues to inv…

OKC Streetcar goes permanently fare-free

After a six-month pilot that boosted ridership more than 70%, the authority opted to remain fare-free.