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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
Announcement

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
Announcement

COTA TO HOST TWO PUBLIC COMMENT MEETINGS THIS MONTH TO DISCUSS POSSIBLE SERVICE IMPROVEMENTS IN MAY

COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA) will host two public comment meetings to discuss proposed service changes that will begin Monday, May 4. The meetings will be held on Thursday, January 15, and Tuesday, January 20. COTA customers and community members can learn about the potential service improvements and provide feedback during […]

Jan 13, 2026
Announcement

COTA’S NEW TAP TO PAY MAKES IT EVEN EASIER TO RIDE COTA USING CREDIT CARDS, DEBIT CARDS AND MOBILE DEVICES

COLUMBUS, Ohio – This week, the Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA) launched Tap to Pay, a new way to pay that allows customers to purchase their fare by tapping a credit card, debit card or their digital wallet from a phone or smartwatch. Tap to Pay provides an additional, convenient fare payment option, removing the […]

Jan 5, 2026
Announcement

COTA TO OPERATE ON HOLIDAY SERVICE SCHEDULES IN OBSERVANCE OF CHRISTMAS DAY AND NEW YEAR’S DAY

COLUMBUS, Ohio – In Observance of Christmas and New Year’s Day, the Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA) is announcing adjusted holiday hours. COTA Fixed-Route Bus Service – All bus lines will operate holiday service on Thursday, Dec. 25, and Thursday, Jan. 1, 2025. When COTA operates Holiday Service, transit lines operate on Sunday schedules. Customers […]

Dec 19, 2025
Announcement

COTA BOARD ADOPTS 2026 BUDGET ADVANCING LINKUS AND IMPROVING TRANSIT SERVICE FOR CENTRAL OHIO

COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA) Board of Trustees today approved a balanced budget that advances the LinkUS mobility initiative, increases service, and improves the customer experience. The 2026 budget includes additional bus operators, more service hours, and planning and construction for 37 sidewalk and bikeways projects. In a resolution approved by […]

Dec 11, 2025
Awards

COTA WELCOMES NEW CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER ALICIA WALKER

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA) welcomed new Chief Operating Officer (COO) Alicia Walker to its leadership team today, joining COTA with more than 20 years of leadership experience in public transit, multimodal transportation, and large-scale operational management. At COTA, Walker oversees all aspects of service operations and customer care, including transportation […]

Dec 9, 2025
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COTA TO HOST PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETINGS TO DISCUSS SERVICE IMPROVEMENTS STARTING IN JANUARY

COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA) will host two public information meetings regarding COTA service improvements that will take effect on Monday, January 5, 2026. The meetings will be held on Thursday, Dec. 4 at 6:00 p.m. and Tuesday, Dec. 9, at noon. COTA makes changes to its service three times a […]

Dec 3, 2025
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Roll to the Polls: COTA to Waive All Fares on Election Day to Help Voters Get to Election Locations on Nov. 4

The Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA) Board of Trustees unanimously approved a resolution to waive all transit fares for all customers on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 4. Rolls to the Polls, an initiative designed to help improve access to polling locations, will allow customers to board any COTA transit vehicle on Election Day at no […]

Oct 31, 2025
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