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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

COTA to Host Two Public Meetings to Discuss Proposed September Service Changes, Income Assistance Program

The Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA) will host two public comment meetings to discuss proposed service changes that will begin Monday, September 5, 2022. The meetings will be held on Thursday, May 19 and Tuesday, May 24. COTA customers and community members can learn about the potential changes and provide feedback during these sessions. COTA […]

May 18, 2022
Press Release

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 14 in downtown Columbus. Preparations for the race will reroute Lines 71, 72 and 73 starting Friday evening as race organizers prepare for the event. On Saturday […]

May 12, 2022
Press Release

COTA Partners with REV1 Ventures

The Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA) and REV1 Ventures, the Columbus startup studio that helps startups scale and corporations innovate, today announced a partnership to find and support emerging technologies through COTA’s GO! Mobility Lab. As the mobility industry continued to evolve, COTA is focusing on innovations and partnerships that will help to deliver equitable, […]

May 10, 2022
Press Release

COTA Announces May Service Changes Begin Monday; AirConnect Returns For Selected Conventions This Summer

The Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA) will launch its latest service change on Monday, May 2, 2022. Timetables for each transit line are available online at COTA.com. COTA will make adjustments on the following transit lines: 5          Refugee / W 5th Avenue 21        Hilliard-Rome 41        Crosswoods – Polaris 42        Sharon Woods 43        Westerville 44        Easton […]

Apr 28, 2022
Press Release

ODOT Civil Rights Symposium Selects COTA Transit System of the Year During Annual Conference

The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) selected the Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA) Transit System of the Year Award this week during the 5th Annual Civil Rights Transportation Symposium at COSI. The award recognizes an outstanding transit or airport organization that connects underserved communities with affordable transportation while also providing measurable contracting opportunities to small […]

Apr 27, 2022
Awards

Capital City Half Marathon, Quarter Marathon & 5k to Impact Multiple COTA Transit Lines & Stops This Weekend

The Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA) is expecting major delays and reroutes on Friday and Saturday as thousands of runners participate in the Ohio Health Capital City Half Marathon.  Reroutes will begin Friday, April 29 at 5:00 p.m. and will continue throughout the evening. Additional reroutes will begin early morning on Saturday, April 30 and […]

Apr 26, 2022
Announcement

COTA Recognized Nationally by FTA

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s (USDOT) Federal Transit Administration (FTA) today recognized the exemplary efforts of 10 transit agencies to combat climate change through its Sustainable Transit for a Healthy Planet initiative, including the first transit agency to meet its goal for a 100% electric fleet. Thanks to President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, in the […]

Apr 22, 2022
Awards

COTA Lifts Mask Requirements After Federal Ruling

Following a federal ruling and announcement from the Transportation Security Administration, the Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA) will no longer require masks on all transit vehicles or facilities, effective immediately. Masks are now optional for COTA customers and employees, and they are still encouraged by the CDC. Given the sudden nature of this announcement, it […]

Apr 19, 2022
Announcement