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ArticlesApril 20, 2020

Responding to COVID-19: How to optimize transportation resources during emergencies

The COVID-19 outbreak has cities and transit agencies scrambling to provide new forms of transportation for essential staff and emergency services.

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Newsby StaffApril 14, 2020

Transit, rideshare partnerships may rise in post-pandemic era, new study argues

The uncertainties created by coronavirus crisis, the authors maintain, have made it more important than ever for agencies to explore the potential of partnerships.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 20, 2020

COTA ridership highest in 31 years

The agency continues to see increases in ridership as the national trend shows declines in public transportation.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 13, 2020

Columbus unveils nation's first public AV shuttle for residential area

Two all-electric vehicles, serviced by autonomous mobility provider EasyMile, will service the 2.9-mile route.

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Newsby StaffDecember 19, 2019

COTA board adopts budget, which includes enhanced mobility options

The approximately $170 million budget includes an 8.9% increase in operational expenses over the amount reflected in the 2019 adjusted budget.

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Articlesby Alex RomanDecember 10, 2019

Key Steps to Finding a New Public Transit CEO

The changing face of public transportation’s role in communities is having an impact on transit boards when they are searching for a new leader.

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Newsby StaffNovember 6, 2019

COTA names sr. director of development

Kimberly Sharp has been deputy director, planning and development for the City of Westerville since 2013.

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Newsby StaffOctober 7, 2019

COTA launches 'Connector' mobile payment option

To utilize the service, customers create an account on COTA.com or directly in the Connector App, and load money electronically.

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NewsSeptember 3, 2019

COTA hires first-ever chief innovation officer

Sophia Mohr comes to COTA from the private sector, most recently serving as VP, owner experience design and strategy, at NetJets.

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Newsby StaffAugust 19, 2019

Columbus launching first city-managed payment platform

Siemens Mobility and Bytemark, will integrate all mobility provider payments — spanning both public and private mobility options.

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