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Garth Weithman Named COTA Chief of Staff; Tanya Salyers Named Community Relations Manager

Today, the Central Ohio Transit Authority announced Garth Weithman as the organization’s new Chief of Staff. Weithman has served the United Way of Central Ohio since 2015, where he began as project manager for Public Policy/Diversity & Inclusion and most recently as Assistant Vice President, Strategic Initiatives & Advocacy. Prior to that, he was the […]

Jan 4, 2022
Press Release

COTA Announces Transit Service Changes to Begin on Monday, January 3, 2022

The Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA) will launch its latest service change on Monday, January 3, 2022. Timetables for each transit line are available online at COTA.com. COTA will make adjustments on the following transit lines: 1 Kenny / Livingston 2 E Main/N High 3 Harrisburg/Northwest 10 E. Broad/W. Broad 22 OSU/Rickenbacker 23 James/Stelzer 24 […]

Jan 3, 2022
Press Release

Board Approves 2022 Operating Budget to Continue Innovative Mobility Service to Central Ohio Communities

The Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA) Board of Trustees today unanimously adopted a $195 million operating budget to continue innovative mobility options for the Columbus Region. Presented to the board by Chief Financial Officer Angel Mumma, the 2022 budget will dip into the organization’s reserves to provide essential, reliable transit service for a growing community. […]

Dec 15, 2021
Press Release

Upcoming Public Meetings for January Service Changes

Join COTA at one of our upcoming public meetings to learn about service changes that will begin on January 3, 2022. During these meetings, attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions and provide input on upcoming service adjustments. The meetings will be held: Wednesday, December 1 at 6 p.m. Tuesday, December 7 at 12 […]

Nov 17, 2021
Announcement

COTA to Waive Transit Fares for All Veterans and Active Military on Veterans Day

Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA) will honor our nation’s veterans by waiving fares for all active and retired military personnel on Veterans Day, Thursday, Nov. 11. For customers to receive this benefit, they can provide military-issued identification to the transit operator when boarding, wear a veterans hat or article of clothing, or they can simply […]

Nov 8, 2021
Press Release

Transit App and Cota Smartcards Offer Cash-Free Way to Travel

The Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA) announced its new digital fare payment system will launch Nov. 1, which makes purchasing fare easier, ensures customers the best fare rate, and makes transit equitable and accessible for all. Utilizing the market-leading Transit app on mobile devices and Smartcards linked to personal COTA accounts, COTA is launching a […]

Oct 25, 2021
Press Release

COTA Adds Two New Electric Transit Vehicles to Expand Its Environmentally-Friendly Fleet; Eight More to Arrive In 2022

Today the Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA) announced the expansion of its environmentally friendly fleet with the addition of its first two new electric transit vehicles, running on several routes daily, in a continued effort to reduce the authority’s vehicle emissions. Following extensive and successful safety and efficiency testing at the most comprehensive vehicle testing […]

Oct 6, 2021
Press Release

Public Meetings for January Service Changes

Join COTA at one of our upcoming public meetings to learn about service changes proposed to begin on January 3, 2021. During these meetings, attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions and provide input on recommended service adjustments. The meetings will be held: Thursday, October 14 at 6 p.m. Tuesday, October 19 at 12 […]

Sep 30, 2021
Announcement

COTA Board of Trustees Approves Equitable and Simplified Fare Structure for Transit Customers

The Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA) Board of Trustees today approved a new fare structure that corrects digital inequity in transit prices while creating a simpler system. The goal of the new policy is to reduce barriers to transit access through fare affordability while creating a more seamless payment experience for customers. The new structure […]

Sep 29, 2021
Press Release