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Take COTA to the Columbus Arts Festival this Weekend

Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA) is getting ready for a busy weekend as the Columbus Arts Festival returns downtown. The 2025 Columbus Arts Festival takes place June 6-8 along the Scioto Mile, Rich, and Main Street bridges, and in front of COSI. Festival patrons can explore the best transit routes to get to the festival […]

Jun 4, 2025
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COTA’s Board of Trustees Elects New Leadership, Welcomes Four New Members to the Board

The Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA) Board of Trustees unanimously elected two new leaders and welcomed four new members during the board’s annual meeting on May 21. Trustees elected Sean Mentel as chair and Trudy Bartley as vice chair. Jay Deis, Mallory Donaldson, Stephen Sayre, and Matt Starr have also been sworn in to COTA’s […]

Jun 2, 2025
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COTA’s Zoo Bus is Back with Daily Service and Big Discounts to the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium and Zoombezi Bay

The Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA) announced today that the Zoo Bus will return for Summer 2025, beginning this holiday weekend. The bus will provide daily trips from downtown Columbus to the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium and Zoombezi Bay. Daily Zoo Bus Service begins Saturday, May 24, and will run seven days a week through […]

May 23, 2025
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COTA to Host Two Public Comment Meetings to Discuss Possible Service Improvements in September

The Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA) will host two public comment meetings to discuss proposed service improvements that will begin Monday, September 1. The meetings will be held on Wednesday, May 14, and Tuesday, May 20. COTA customers and community members can learn about the potential service improvements and provide feedback during these sessions. Wednesday, […]

May 13, 2025
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COTA’s Summer Student Pass Program Offers Four Months of Transit Access for the Price of One

Beginning May 15, COTA’s Student Summer Pass Program is back to provide discounted transit service over the summer for students enrolled in any Central Ohio school, college, university, or technical trade school. For $62, students will have unlimited fixed-route transit service access from May 15 through Sept. 15. By comparison, one month of unlimited transit […]

May 13, 2025
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COTA Announces Late-Night Service Expansion Beginning May 5 as Part of Linkus’ Commitment to Improving Transit

The Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA) is proud to announce expanded late-night service hours beginning Monday, May 5, 2025, with most bus lines operating past midnight Mondays through Saturdays — a major milestone in COTA’s commitment to providing accessible public transit for all customers. These major service improvements are made possible thanks to the LinkUS […]

Apr 29, 2025
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COTA Prepares for Reroutes and Delays During the OhioHealth Capital City Half Marathon this Weekend

Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA) customers should expect significant delays and reroutes this weekend as thousands of runners and walkers participate in the 22nd annual OhioHealth Capital City Half Marathon, Quarter Marathon, and Columbus Promise 5K on Saturday, April 26. Some reroutes will begin on Friday, April 25, at 5 p.m. as crews prepare for […]

Apr 22, 2025
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COTA Thanks DeWine, Ohio General Assembly for Support on Key Transit Initiatives in State Transportation Budget

The Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA) expresses its appreciation to Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and the Ohio General Assembly for their continued support of public transit in the recently approved state transportation budget. The budget includes a strong investment in transit funding, including the allocation of $27 million over the next two years for Ohio […]

Apr 3, 2025
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COTA Board of Trustees Authorizes Resolution to Waive All Transit Fares During Extreme Temperatures

Central Ohioans seeking shelter during extreme weather events now have access to transit service at no cost so that they may get to heating or cooling centers. The Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA) Board of Trustees unanimously passed a resolution authorizing the waiver of fares on all COTA routes during periods of unsafe temperatures. COTA […]

Jan 29, 2025
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