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COTA to host two public comment meetings to discuss possible service improvements in September

COTA TO HOST TWO PUBLIC COMMENT MEETINGS TO DISCUSS POSSIBLE SERVICE IMPROVEMENTS IN SEPTEMBER

COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA) will host two public comment meetings to discuss proposed service improvements that will begin Monday, September 7. The meetings will be held on Thursday, May 14, and Tuesday, May 19. COTA customers and community members can learn about the potential service improvements and provide feedback during […]

May 7, 2026
Announcement

COTA AND CITY OF COLUMBUS CONTINUE PUBLIC MEETINGS THIS SPRING FOR WEST BROAD TRANSIT-ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT STUDY

COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA), in partnership with the City of Columbus, is continuing a series of public meetings this month as part of the West Broad Street Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) Study. Following the first two public meetings held in Prairie Township in April, eight meetings remain in May and June […]

May 5, 2026
Announcement

COTA TO LAUNCH MAY SERVICE IMPROVEMENTS ON MONDAY

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA) will launch its latest service change on Monday, May 4. Thanks to funding from the LinkUS initiative, Line 6 (Sullivant) will become a frequent line, moving from service every 30 minutes on weekdays to every 15 minutes to better serve customers from Downtown to West Columbus. […]

May 1, 2026
Announcement

COTA TO HOST SIX PUBLIC MEETINGS TO GET COMMUNITY FEEDBACK ON 5-YEAR SHORT-RANGE TRANSIT PLAN

COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA) invites customers and community members to attend a series of public meetings and provide input on its 2027–2031 Short Range Transit Plan (SRTP), a five-year roadmap for transit service investments throughout Central Ohio. COTA is proposing route and timing adjustments, redistributing some services and introducing new […]

Apr 24, 2026
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Brent Pastorek

COTA BOARD OF TRUSTEES WELCOMES BRENT PASTOREK

COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA) Board of Trustees welcomed Brent Pastorek following his appointment by the City of Hilliard. Pastorek was sworn in by COTA Board Chair Sean Mentel on April 21 during a board retreat at COTA’s McKinley Avenue location. Pastorek serves as Financial Controller at Hilliard-based Forsee Power North […]

Apr 21, 2026
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COTA BELIEVE Food Drive

COTA BELIEVE TEAM TO HOST FIRST COMMUNITY PRODUCE DRIVE OF 2026 AT NORTHERN LIGHTS PARK & RIDE WEDNESDAY

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Central Ohio Transit Authority’s (COTA) BELIEVE Employee Resource Group (ERG) will host the first of four “COTA Produce Stand” food distribution events of 2026 on Wednesday, April 22. The produce stand will be held at COTA’s Northern Lights Park and Ride, 3569 Cleveland Ave. beginning at 3 p.m., and will continue […]

Apr 17, 2026
Announcement

COTA AND CITY OF COLUMBUS TO HOST PUBLIC MEETINGS THIS SPRING FOR WEST BROAD TRANSIT-ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT STUDY

COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA), in partnership with the City of Columbus, is inviting residents, businesses, and community stakeholders to attend a series of public meetings as part of the West Broad Street Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) Study. Ten meetings will be held in April-June and will be located in five specific […]

Apr 6, 2026
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COTA AND CITY OF COLUMBUS TO HOST PUBLIC KICKOFF MEETING FOR WEST BROAD TRANSIT-ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT STUDY

COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA), in partnership with the City of Columbus, is inviting residents, businesses and community stakeholders to attend the public kickoff meeting for the West Broad Street Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) Study. The kickoff event will be at 6 p.m. Thursday, March 5 at the Columbus Metropolitan Library Hilltop […]

Mar 3, 2026
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COTA TO OPERATE HOLIDAY SERVICE SCHEDULE ON MONDAY IN OBSERVANCE OF MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. DAY

COLUMBUS, Ohio – In observance of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA) will operate holiday service on Monday, Jan. 19. Holiday service means COTA’s fixed-route bus lines will operate on Sunday schedules. Customers can plan their trip or view Sunday timetables at COTA.com or use the Transit app to […]

Jan 13, 2026
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