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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]
The Central Ohio Transit Authority announced today that their ridership levels for 2011 are showing an increase of 8.6 percent over levels in 2010. In 2010, COTA provided over 17 million rides and is on pace to break 18 million… [Read More]
The Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA) tapped a group of industrial design students at the Columbus College of Art and Design (CCAD) to assist with a redesign project for new bus shelters. The new shelters are being designed for placement… [Read More]
Over the next two weeks, the Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA) will be soliciting public input on their recently completed Downtown Operations Analysis report. This study was conducted to evaluate current Downtown transit operations and to identify potential service adjustments…. [Read More]
Via XINGColumbus.com: ODOT Rescinds Transit Funding – COTA Loses New Route February 9, 2011 by John As previously reported, COTA was planning to add a new route connecting Riverside Hospital, OSU Medical Center, Columbus State Community College, the Columbus College… [Read More]
Several weeks ago, The Central Ohio Transit Authority announced that they had big plans for expansion in 2011, which includes expanded service hours and bus frequency on existing lines, plus the possibility of new lines including a “hospital shuttle” circulating… [Read More]
Starting on January 3rd, 2011, the Central Ohio Transit Authority will be expanding their #21 late-night weekend bus line southward through Downtown and into German Village. “We are extending the Night Owl from simply running between Whetstone Park and the… [Read More]
From dot.state.oh.us: 21st Century Transit Partnerships for Ohio’s Next Generation Through significant project savings and additional federal resources, ODOT has identified up to $50 million in the current fiscal year -and is pledging $50 million in each year of the… [Read More]
COTA’s system map does a good job of distinguishing the limited service express routes (in red), but doesn’t make any distinction for the higher frequency routes in the system. This means that every local bus route looks the same on… [Read More]
Bill Lhota just can’t get enough of our local bus system. After stepping into the position of President and CEO of COTA in 2004, he originally planned a much shorter tenure, but signed up for a contract renewal through 2010,… [Read More]
Imagine the following scenario: You are a person in a wheelchair. Rolling over gravel and cracks in the sidewalk you make your way to the bus stop. You come to the corner of a busy downtown intersection and wait for… [Read More]
Happy Fourth of July everyone! There are plenty of fireworks for you to see if you love them, I do! Red, White & Boom is in its 30th year and the show starts at 10pm on Friday, July 2. There… [Read More]
The Central Ohio Transit Authority is celebrating the grand opening of their new administrative headquarters this morning at 33 North High Street near the corner of Broad & High. In addition to housing new office space for the organization, the… [Read More]
The intersection of Broad & High is commonly referred to as the “crossroads” of our city, and has always been a busy commuter destination for all forms of transportation. These corners will soon become a little bit more accommodating to… [Read More]
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