Archives for "COTA"

The Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA) is the regional public transit agency serving Columbus and other Central Ohio communities. More info can be found at cota.com.

Cleveland Avenue Bus Rapid Transit Project Enters Next Phase

Cleveland Avenue Bus Rapid Transit Project Enters Next Phase

4 Brent Warren / April 16, 2013 3:45 pm

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]

Universitas Event to Ask; How Can We Redesign the COTA Experience?

Universitas Event to Ask; How Can We Redesign the COTA Experience?

7 Brent Warren / March 5, 2013 4:00 pm

Universitas, a local group that hosts monthly meetings on a wide range of topics, is turning its attention this month to public transit in Columbus. On Wednesday, March 6th at 6PM, at the Center for Creativity at the Columbus Museum… [Read More]

COTA Appoints Online Marketing Manager

COTA Appoints Online Marketing Manager

2 Walker / February 25, 2013 1:30 pm

The Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA) announced today the appointment of Evelyn Van Til as their new Online Marketing Manager. Van Til is tasked with the redevelopment of the COTA website and planning the online marketing strategy for the transit… [Read More]

COTA Launches Late Night Bus Service on West Broad Street

COTA Launches Late Night Bus Service on West Broad Street

22 Walker / October 12, 2012 3:25 pm

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]

The List: 5 Ways to go Car Free

The List: 5 Ways to go Car Free

7 Walker / September 20, 2012 12:00 pm

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]

Parking Meters Coming Soon to High Street through Downtown

Parking Meters Coming Soon to High Street through Downtown

30 Walker / August 1, 2012 9:45 am

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]

COTA Strike Ends, Service Resumes Today

COTA Strike Ends, Service Resumes Today

0 Walker / July 5, 2012 6:00 am

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]

COTA Union to Revote on Agreement Today

COTA Union to Revote on Agreement Today

1 Walker / July 4, 2012 8:45 am

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]

COTA Strike Continues, No Bus Service for Red White & Boom

COTA Strike Continues, No Bus Service for Red White & Boom

24 Walker / July 3, 2012 8:00 am

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]

COTA Service Disrupted by Bus Driver Union Strike

COTA Service Disrupted by Bus Driver Union Strike

24 Walker / July 2, 2012 8:00 am

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]

Alternatives to Riding COTA

Alternatives to Riding COTA

1 Walker / July 2, 2012 8:00 am

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]

Dump the Pump and Ride Public Transit for a Day

Dump the Pump and Ride Public Transit for a Day

0 Walker / June 18, 2012 7:00 pm

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]

Curtis Stitt Discusses the Future of Public Transit in Columbus

Curtis Stitt Discusses the Future of Public Transit in Columbus

25 Walker / June 11, 2012 1:00 pm

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]

COTA Leads the US in Transit Ridership Growth in 2011

COTA Leads the US in Transit Ridership Growth in 2011

22 Walker / March 12, 2012 2:50 pm

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]

W. Curtis Stitt to replace Bill Lhota as President and CEO of COTA

W. Curtis Stitt to replace Bill Lhota as President and CEO of COTA

0 Anne / January 25, 2012 10:45 am

Bill Lhota is retiring from COTA after seven and a half years of serving as President and CEO for the Central Ohio Transit Authority. After a year long search, the COTA Board annouced this morning that W. Curtis Stitt will… [Read More]