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Articlesby Sadiah Thompson November 16, 2020

Diversity, Inclusion Initiatives Uphold COTA’s Success

The agency earned APTA's award in the midsize category, with an annual ridership between four million and 20 million.

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NewsSeptember 1, 2020

COTA Named Outstanding Midsize Public Transit System

The award was announced by APTA and recognizes COTA for demonstrating excellence in providing mobility options for the Central Ohio region.

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NewsAugust 25, 2020

COTA Expands Microtransit Program

Customers in Westerville can use COTA//Plus to travel in the 16-square-mile defined zone or use the service to connect to COTA Lines 102 and CMAX.

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Newsby StaffMay 29, 2020

COTA Introduces New Sanitization Process for Transit Vehicles

The process was through a partnership with COTA and United Safety Survivability Corp.

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Newsby StaffMay 22, 2020

COTA adds microtransit service to expand mobility during COVID-19

The three-month pilot will provide transit access for customers who are experiencing lost fixed-route service in parts of Northeast Columbus, Westerville, Gahanna, and New Albany.

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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 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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ArticlesMay 2, 2019

COTA focuses on providing greater mobilty to Columbus region

President/CEO Joanna Pinkerton discusses the agency's biggest challenges as well as how it plans to evolve to better fit riders' needs.

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Newsby StaffAugust 17, 2018

COTA named outstanding mid-sized public transit agency, by APTA

A transit system redesign, and fleet-wide Wi-Fi access for riders were among the achievements considered by APTA.

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