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The Federal Transit Authority has given the green light to COTA to continue planning work on its Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project for Cleveland Ave. A letter sent to COTA CEO Curtis Stitt grants the organization “pre-award authority” to complete… [Read More]
The Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA) continues to add new service late into the weekend hours with the introduction of a new late night route on West Broad Street. Route number #222 is a new bus line launching tonight that… [Read More]
It’s that time of year once again where everyone in Columbus is encouraged to ditch the car for 24 hours and utilize alternative transportation options to get around town. Car Free Day takes place tomorrow, September 21st and encourages residents… [Read More]
Look north and you’ll see parking meters. Look south and you’ll see parking meters. But on the central Downtown stretch of High Street, there’s not a parking meter to be found. That will soon change as the Department of Public… [Read More]
The Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA) bus strike officially ended yesterday after just three days of service disruption. The Transport Workers Union Local 208 gathered yesterday morning to revote on the same contract that was rejected Monday night, causing Tuesday’s continued… [Read More]
The 4th of July marks the third day of a strike by The Transport Workers Union Local 208, which began on Monday and continued yesterday during Red White & Boom. Today could end up being the final day of the… [Read More]
The Transport Workers Union Local 208 began a strike yesterday, bringing the Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA) bus service to a halt. Union leadership also reached a tentative agreement early yesterday morning with COTA administration, which would end the strike… [Read More]
The Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA) has suspended public transit services until further notice as the Transport Workers Union Local 208 began their strike at 3am this morning. A new tentative agreement between COTA Administrators and the Union was reached early… [Read More]
If you rely on the bus to get to work, school or anywhere else, then you’re probably wondering what your options are while the COTA bus drivers are striking today. Thankfully, the non-fixed-route ADA services will continue as normal for… [Read More]
Ditching your car for a single day might not make a big difference in the big picture, but the annual Dump the Pump Day event still functions as a marketing tool to encourage drivers to reconsider their options once per… [Read More]
In January of 2012, Curtis Stitt was named the new CEO at the Central Ohio Transit Authority. After six months on the job, we had the opportunity to sit down and discuss the current state of public transit services in… [Read More]
On Thursday, Greyhound announced that it would be expanding its Greyhound Express Service program to nine new markets, including Columbus. The service is somewhat similar to Megabus, with modern coaches that include wifi, power outlets and leather seats, and a… [Read More]
A new report from the American Public Transportation Association (APTA) was released today which shows that ridership increases at the Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA) led the nation in 2011 in terms of large bus transit agencies. COTA’s ridership grew… [Read More]
The American Public Transportation Association (APTA) released a report today on public transportation levels for the third quarter of 2011, and the Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA) landed at the top of the bus ridership list with a 10.8% increase…. [Read More]
The COTA Board of Trustees approved a fare adjustment plan that will go into effect on January 1st. A single local trip will rise in price from $1.75 to $2.00 while an express trip will rise from $2.50 to $2.75…. [Read More]
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