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COTA Announces More Programs to Provide Access for Thousands of Central Ohioans to Get to Vaccination Sites
COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA) is announcing multiple efforts to provide transportation for thousands of people to COVID-19 vaccination sites across COTA’s service area. Funding for COTA’s vaccine transportation initiatives and partnerships is provided by the Ohio Department of Transportation with […]
COTA Becomes One of the First Transit Agencies in the United States to Become GBAC STAR™ Accredited
COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA) has become one of only two transit agencies in the United States to earn the prestigious Global Biorisk Advisory Council (GBAC) STAR™ accreditation, continuing COTA’s commitment to providing a safe environment for transit customers and employees. […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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), […]
COTA Named Outstanding Midsize Public Transit System in North America
COLUMBUS, Ohio — For the second time in three years, the Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA) has earned the Outstanding Public Transportation System Achievement Award, recognizing the organization as the best transit organization of its size in North America. The award was announced by the […]