News & Updates

COTA Announces Transit Reroutes this Saturday for Pelotonia

Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA) is announcing a major reroute of transit service Saturday, Aug. 6 for Pelotonia.  This weekend, thousands of bicyclists will embark on rides up to 200 miles to raise money for research in the fight against cancer. As a result, several streets will be closed and that will impact some COTA transit […]

Aug 5, 2022
Press Release

COTA Named to Parity.Org’s Best Companies for Women to Advance List for Third Year in a Row

For the third consecutive year, the Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA) is among 43 organizations in the country named in the Parity.org Best Companies for Women to Advance List. Parity.org is an impact organization working to eliminate the racial and gender gap in corporate leadership. The Parity List recognizes organizations that are implementing cultures, policies […]

Aug 1, 2022
Press Release

Zoom To Boom: COTA Announces Extended Service Hours, Express Service For Customers During Red, White & Boom!

Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA) will provide expanded transit to and from downtown Columbus for Red, White & BOOM! on Friday, July 1, with extended local service and Express Service from five Park & Ride locations. Express Service to downtown Columbus from select Park & Ride locations will begin at 5:30 p.m. and continue until […]

Jun 29, 2022
Announcement

COTA Names First Chief Engineering and Mechanical Officer; Announces New Chief Marketing & Experience Officer

As the Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA) refreshes its organizational structure, two experienced individuals have joined the team in leadership positions. Andy Biesterveld, P.E., has been promoted to Chief Engineering and Mechanical Officer, leading the new Infrastructure, Engineering and Maintenance Division, and Stacey Baer, Ph.D. has joined COTA as the organization’s new Chief Marketing and […]

Jun 23, 2022
Announcement

COTA to Operate Holiday Service Schedule Monday in Observance of Juneteenth

In observance of Juneteenth, Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA) will operate Holiday Service on Monday, June 20 to provide many of our employees time to celebrate with their families. When COTA operates Holiday Service, transit lines operate on their Sunday schedules. Customers can plan their trip or view Sunday timetables at COTA.com or use the […]

Jun 17, 2022
Press Release

Summer with COTA: Take COTA to Stonewall Columbus Festival and March; Reroutes Announced for March

The Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA) is preparing to provide daily service for thousands attending the Stonewall Columbus Pride Festival and March events, June 17-19. Participants can explore the best transit routes to get to the festivities at COTA.com or by using the Transit app. COTA’s hours of operations are 5 a.m. to 11 p.m. […]

Jun 15, 2022
Press Release

COTA Announces New Summer Student Pass Program to Provide Discounted Transit Access on All COTA Services

On Wednesday, June 1, COTA will launch a new Summer Student Pass Program, which provides discounted transit service for any student enrolled in any school, college or university over the summer. For $62, students will have unlimited transit access from June 1 through September 15. This is a savings of more than $150. The new […]

Jun 1, 2022
City Schools
Columbus Ohio Transit Authority

COTA to Operate Service on Memorial Day

In observance of Memorial Day, Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA) will operate Holiday Service on Monday, May 30. When COTA operates Holiday Service, transit lines operate on their Sunday schedules. Customers can plan their trip or view Sunday timetables at COTA.com or use the Transit app to view Sunday service. COTA//Plus will only operate in […]

May 26, 2022
Press Release

COTA Wins Workforce Employer of the Year Award for Its Community Workforce Development Initiatives

This week, the National Association of Workforce Development Professionals (NAWDP) selected the Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA) as Workforce Employer of the Year during its annual conference in Las Vegas. The award recognizes a private-sector employer or employer consortium that partners and collaborates with their local workforce partners to create a positive impact in their […]

May 18, 2022
Press Release