Monica Jones Named COTA’s New Chief Equity Officer
Monica Jones, former associate dean of students and chief diversity officer for Marietta College, has been named the first Chief Equity Officer in COTA’s history. Jones will oversee the conception, design, implementation, growth and evaluation of the organization’s strategy surrounding equity, diversity, and inclusion. She...
COTA Suspends Fares Due to Level 2 Snow Emergency
The Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA) has suspended fares systemwide for Tuesday, due to the Level 2 snow emergency that has been declared in Franklin County. COTA suspends fares on all transit vehicles on all routes in the event the Franklin County Sheriff declares a Level...
COTA CEO and CIO Earn Prestigious Committee Assignments For National Mobility Innovation Organization
COLUMBUS, OH — ITS America, an esteemed national organization advancing smart mobility, has named Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA) President/CEO Joanna M. Pinkerton and Chief Innovation Officer Sophia Mohr to key standing advisory committee assignments. ITS America, which is dedicated to the research and deployment...
COTA & TWU Local 208 Reach Contract Agreement to Support Employees, Mobility Mission in Central Ohio
Today, the Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA) Board of Trustees approved a collective bargaining agreement with Transport Workers Union (TWU) Local 208 that will enhance quality of life for employees and mobility options for the community. The agreement, which was also ratified by Local 208...
COTA Announces Holiday Customer Service Hours for Christmas & New Year’s Day
COLUMBUS, Ohio – In observance of Christmas and New Year’s Day, the Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA) Customer Care Call Center will be closed Friday, Dec. 25 and Friday, Jan. 1. The call center will reopen the following day for Saturday operation hours, 8 a.m....
Responsible 2021 Budget Continues Flexible Service, Enhances Innovations, Prepares for Future Growth
COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA) Board of Trustees today adopted the 2021 budget, which protects the organization’s long-term financial sustainability while meeting the community’s rapidly changing mobility needs. The $172 million investment plan is a 1.1% increase over the projected 2020...
COTA Will Return to Fares Beginning January 11
COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA) will soon reinstate fares for customers after temporarily suspending them at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. Fares will resume Jan. 11 on all fixed-route transit lines and COTA//Plus services, and Feb. 1 for COTA Mainstream...
COTA//Plus To Provide More Mobility Access To Jobs, Health Care And Services In South Columbus
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Today, the Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA) launched its fourth COTA//Plus zone, bringing new on-demand microtransit service to south Columbus. COTA//Plus is an app-based service that operates either as a point-to-point rideshare or as a connection to or from a COTA transit line....
COTA, Capital Crossroads SID and MORPC Renew C-pass Program Through 2025
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Downtown C-pass program, an innovative transit pass program for the Downtown Columbus workforce, has been officially renewed through December 31, 2025. The C-pass program is a partnership of the Capital Crossroads Special Improvement District (CCSID), the Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA), and...
COTA to Increase Hours, Frequency, On-Demand Service Starting September 21
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA) will launch new service Monday, Sept. 21 to address the needs of a re-emerging workforce, ensure social distancing during travel and provide more equitable mobility options for communities. Several COTA lines were reduced or suspended at...