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.
The COVID-19 outbreak has cities and transit agencies scrambling to provide new forms of transportation for essential staff and emergency services.
The uncertainties created by coronavirus crisis, the authors maintain, have made it more important than ever for agencies to explore the potential of partnerships.
The agency continues to see increases in ridership as the national trend shows declines in public transportation.
Two all-electric vehicles, serviced by autonomous mobility provider EasyMile, will service the 2.9-mile route.
The approximately $170 million budget includes an 8.9% increase in operational expenses over the amount reflected in the 2019 adjusted budget.
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.
Kimberly Sharp has been deputy director, planning and development for the City of Westerville since 2013.
To utilize the service, customers create an account on COTA.com or directly in the Connector App, and load money electronically.
