News & Updates

COTA Facility Modernization Project Invests in Sustainability, Innovation & Workforce Development

The Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA) broke ground this week on a transformative modernization project for its primary transit facility, enabling a more sustainable fleet while providing workforce training for the surrounding community. The $65 million renovation of COTA’s McKinley Avenue facility will include expansive electric vehicle charging capabilities, easing the transition to diesel-free transit […]

Jul 29, 2021
Press Release

McKinley Administrative Parking Lot Temporarily Closed

Attention customers: when picking up lost and found items July 27 and 28, our McKinley Avenue Administrative parking lot will be temporarily closed. Please plan accordingly when coming to our facility to pick up items. Need support? Call 614-228-1776. We appreciate your understanding during this momentary inconvenience!

Jul 27, 2021
Announcement

Public Hearings on Potential Changes to COTA’s Fare Policies

COTA will host two public hearings on potential changes to COTA’s fare policies. COTA reviews fares every three years. The hearings will be held: Thursday, July 22, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. and Tuesday, July 27, 2021 at 12:00 p.m (Noon) There are now three ways to attend and participate! In Person COTA Downtown Boardroom – […]

Jul 9, 2021
Announcement

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

COLUMBUS, Ohio – For the second year in a row, COTA has been named to the Parity.org Best Companies for Women to Advance List 2021. Parity.org, which advocates for gender equality at the highest levels of business, recognizes organizations that have implemented a mix of exemplary benefits, policies and programs that ensure women have significant […]

Jun 24, 2021
Awards

COTA Launches New Mobile-Optimized COTA.com to Better Serve Customers in Central Ohio

COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA) launched its refreshed and reimagined website, created from customer feedback and designed to improve the experience for transit customers with mobile optimization for multimodal trip planning. COTA.com now features improved access to real-time transit information, allowing customers to track transit vehicles and routes, search for transit […]

Jun 9, 2021
Announcement

Lyft and COTA Partner to Add Trip Options In-App for Columbus Customers

COLUMBUS, Ohio – Lyft Inc., whose mission is to improve people’s lives with the world’s best transportation, has partnered with the Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA) to add local public transit information in-app so both CoGo Bike Share and rideshare customers can compare more of their transportation options within the Columbus area in one seamless […]

May 13, 2021
Press Release

COTA to Restore Morning and Evening Express Service Starting May 3; Zoo Bus Also Returns This Summer

The Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA) will launch new service on Monday, May 3, restoring 14 express lines as commuters begin to return to the workplace. The following transit lines are returning: 13        Arlington/ 1st Ave 41        Crosswoods/Polaris 42        Sharon Woods 43        Westerville 44        Easton 45        New Albany 46        Gahanna 51        Reynoldsburg 52        Canal […]

Apr 28, 2021
Press Release

COTA Announces More Programs to Provide Access for Thousands of Central Ohioans to Get to Vaccination Sites

COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA) is announcing multiple efforts to provide transportation for thousands of people to COVID-19 vaccination sites across COTA’s service area. Funding for COTA’s vaccine transportation initiatives and partnerships is provided by the Ohio Department of Transportation with the specific goal to help underserved communities have access to […]

Apr 7, 2021
Press Release

COTA to Provide Transportation Assistance to Mass Vaccination Pop-Up Site at St. John Arena, March 18-21

COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA) is offering transportation assistance to customers in underserved communities who are scheduled to be vaccinated at this week’s pop-up mass vaccination clinic at St. John Arena. The mass vaccination site will be open from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. March 18-21. People who have scheduled their […]

Mar 16, 2021
Press Release