News & Updates

COTA Announces Transit Reroute and Delays During Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure this Weekend

Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA) customers should expect delays and reroutes this weekend as thousands participate in the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure this Saturday, May 20 in downtown Columbus. Preparations for the race will reroute Lines 71, 72 and 73 starting Friday evening, May 19, as race organizers prepare for the event. […]

May 18, 2023
Announcement

COTA Board of Trustees Elects Marlon Moore and Sean Mentel to Leadership Roles During Annual Meeting

The Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA) Board of Trustees today elected Dr. Marlon Moore as chair and Sean Mentel as vice chair during the board’s annual meeting. Dr. Moore is the president of Marlon Moore Consulting, LLC and a nationally recognized diversity, equity, and inclusion consultant. He was appointed to COTA’s board in 2018 and […]

May 18, 2023
Announcement

COTA to Host Two Public Comment Meetings to Discuss Possible September Service Changes

The Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA) will host two public comment meetings to discuss proposed service changes that will begin Monday, September 4, 2023. The meetings will be held on Thursday, May 18 and Tuesday, May 23. COTA customers and community members can learn about the potential changes and provide feedback during these sessions.   […]

May 16, 2023
Announcement

COTA Named to Parity.org’s Best Companies for People of Color to Advance, and for the Fourth Year in a Row, Joins the Best Companies for Women to Advance List

The Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA) today announced it was named to the new 2023 Parity.Org Best Companies for People of Color to Advance list. COTA joins 17 organizations in the country recognized by Parity.org as those creating the culture and conditions in which people of color can excel. Additionally, for the fourth consecutive year, […]

May 16, 2023
Awards

COTA Partners with Uber and Masabi to Integrate Transit Trip Options and Ticket Purchase in the Uber App

The Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA) today announced a partnership with Uber Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: UBER) to expand its options to include real-time transit information,  journey planning and ticket purchase, through integration with Masabi, within the Uber app. Uber has added COTA public transit information in-app so both COTA and Uber rideshare customers can compare […]

May 1, 2023
Announcement

Monica Tellez-Fowler Tapped as Next Cota Deputy CEO; Emille Williams Departing Organization in May

Monica Tellez-Fowler, who joined COTA earlier this year as Chief Operations Officer, has been named Deputy CEO of the organization. In her new role, Tellez-Fowler will continue to oversee COTA’s transit and fiscal operations, as well as human resources, information technology and innovation. Tellez-Fowler will serve as Deputy CEO beginning May 19, replacing Emille Williams, […]

Apr 27, 2023
Announcement

COTA Announces May Service Change Will Begin Monday

The Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA) will launch its latest service change on Monday, May 1, 2023. Timetables for each transit line are available online at COTA.com.   COTA will make frequency adjustments on the following transit lines: 1 Kenny/Livingston 2 E. Main/N. High 8 Karl/S. High/Parsons 10 E. Broad/W. Broad 22 OSU/Rickenbacker CMAX   […]

Apr 27, 2023
Announcement

COTA Announces Delays and Major Reroutes this Weekend During OhioHealth Capital City Half Marathon

Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA) customers should expect delays and reroutes this weekend as thousands participate in the 20th Anniversary Celebration of the OhioHealth Capital City Half Marathon, Quarter Marathon and Columbus Promise 5K Saturday, April 29. Some reroutes will being on Friday, April 28 at 5 p.m. as crews prepare for the race. COTA […]

Apr 27, 2023
Announcement

COTA to Host Largest Ever Transit Operator Hiring Event in Organization History on April 26

The Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA) will host the organization’s largest hiring event ever on Wednesday, April 26 at 1333 Fields Ave. in Columbus. COTA is looking to fill more than 100 openings for Transit Operators. The Spring Hiring Event allows attendees to learn about operator careers with COTA by having one-on-one conversations with COTA […]

Apr 20, 2023
Press Release