Service Changes

Service changes may include modifications to frequency, schedules, trip times, routing or stop locations. COTA modifies service three times per year on the first Monday of January, May and September.

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Public Meetings

To ensure all those within our communities have an opportunity to understand the decisions we make at COTA and provide input, we conduct a number of meetings throughout the year and encourage the public to attend.

Public Meeting Dates for Service Changes Taking Place Monday, January 5, 2026

JANUARY 2026 SERVICE CHANGES

SUMMARY OF CHANGES & FUTURE SCHEDULE BROCHURES

The following changes will take place on Monday, January 5, 2026. To view future alignment changes and schedule brochures, click the links under each Line’s Summary.

1 Kenny/Livingston

Line 1 will have minor schedule adjustments on Sundays only.
Line 1 Schedule Brochure Effective January 5, 2026

2 E Main/ N High

Line 2 will have minor schedule adjustments on Sundays only.
Line 2 Schedule Brochure Effective January 5, 2026

3 Northwest/Harrisburg

Line 3 will have minor schedule adjustments on Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
Line 3 Schedule Brochure Effective January 5, 2026

5 W 5th Ave/Refugee

Line 5 will have minor schedule adjustments on weekdays only.
Line 5 Schedule Brochure Effective January 5, 2026

22 OSU/Rickenbacker

Line 22 will be extended to the new Mobility Center at Rickenbacker and have minor schedule adjustments on Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
Line 22 Schedule Brochure Effective January 5, 2026

24 Hamilton Rd

Line 24 will be extended to the new Mobility Center at Rickenbacker and have minor schedule adjustments on Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
Line 24 Schedule Brochure Effective January 5, 2026

25 Brice

Line 25 will have minor schedule adjustments on weekdays only.
Line 25 Schedule Brochure Effective January 5, 2026

45 New Albany

Line 45 will have minor schedule adjustments on weekdays only.
Line 45 Schedule Brochure Effective January 5, 2026

61 Grove City

Line 61 will have minor schedule adjustments on weekdays only.
Line 61 Schedule Brochure Effective January 5, 2026

71 Hilliard

Line 71 will add 1 morning trip downtown and 1 afternoon trip from downtown. This line will have minor schedule adjustments on weekdays only.
Line 71 Schedule Brochure Effective January 5, 2026

102 Polaris Pkwy/N High

Line 102 alignment will change, and four new stops will be added to the Crosswoods area. Also, there will be minor schedule adjustments on weekdays only.
Line 102 Schedule Brochure Effective January 5, 2026

CMAX

CMAX will have minor scheduled adjustments on weekdays only.
CMAX Schedule Brochure Effective January 5, 2026

Zoo Bus

Seasonal service ended on October 31, 2025. Zoo Bus will be back in May 2026 for more adventures.

SmartRide New Albany

SmartRide New Albany will have minor schedule adjustments on Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
Line 201 – SmartRide New Albany – Red Schedule Brochure Effective Jan. 5, 2026
Line 202 – SmartRide New Albany – Blue Schedule Brochure Effective Jan. 5, 2026

Future Public Meetings

Public Meeting Dates for Service Changes Effective May 4, 2026

• Comment Meeting 1: Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 6:00 p.m.
• Comment Meeting 2: Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at noon
• Info Meeting 1: Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 6:00 p.m.
• Info Meeting 2: Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at noon

PREVIOUS PUBLIC MEETINGS

Visit the links below to view recordings, presentation and transcripts from previous public comments and information meetings. These materials can be translated upon request.