Mission & Vision
Our Journey Continues
You Are What Drives Us
The Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA) is proud to be the regional mobility solutions provider for the 1.2 million residents across the greater Columbus and Central Ohio area, connecting people with more than 12 million trips every single year.
Our mission and vision shape everything we do, from daily service to long-term planning. They guide how we adapt to the needs of our growing communities, building a future where mobility is accessible, reliable and equitable.
Our Mission: We provide solutions that connect people to prosperity through innovation, dedication and teamwork.
Our Vision: To move every life forward.
Download COTA’s Strategic Plan to learn more.
Our Facilities
- 33 N. High Street: COTA’s Administrative Offices house a Customer Experience Center, an Operator relief station and an employee day room for Operators to relax between shifts.
- 1600 McKinley Avenue: This 400,000-square-foot facility has indoor storage capacity for 240 large, 40-foot buses, 32 COTA//Plus vehicles, space for heavy and light maintenance and an area where buses are cleaned with two automated bus washers. It is also the location of all our Operator training classrooms and facilities.
- 1333 Fields Avenue: The newly renovated 275,000-square-foot Fields Avenue Facility stores 180 coaches, 12 vehicle maintenance bays and two bus washers.
- 1330 Fields Avenue: This 104,000-square-foot paratransit facility houses operations, maintenance and administrative functions for COTA Mainstream, COTA’s demand-response paratransit service for persons with disabilities or whose functional limitations prevent them from riding COTA’s fixed-route vehicles. The building includes storage for 110 paratransit vehicles, six maintenance bays, a bus wash and two fueling islands, as well as a state-of-the-art eligibility assessment center.
Moving Forward With COTA’s President/CEO
Stay connected with COTA President/CEO Monica Téllez-Fowler, in a regular digital newsletter. Get updates on key initiatives, COTA’s achievements, upcoming events and the people shaping the future of mobility in Central Ohio.