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The Central Ohio Transit Authority is the regional public transit provider for greater Columbus and Central Ohio. With a service area of 1.2 million residents, COTA provides nearly 19 million passenger trips annually.
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Construction of COTA Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) lines; Bus station improvements, including microtransit options and amenities like platform-level boarding, heated platforms to melt snow and more; More COTA//Plus zones for on-demand transit
Upgrading the East Main Street corridor to Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) will equitably and sustainably increase access to jobs, businesses, schools and healthcare for all members of the community, including seniors, veterans, people with disabilities, students and working families, making Central Ohio a more affordable and equitable community.
Explore the Ride COTA website to plan your trip, check routes, and learn about public transit options in Columbus and Central Ohio.
The Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA / ˈ k oʊ t ə /) is a public transit agency serving the Columbus metropolitan area, headquartered in Columbus, Ohio. It operates fixed-route buses , bus rapid transit , microtransit , and paratransit services.
COTA Bus Service. Riding public transit is easy, safe and convenient with the Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA). Not only is riding COTA a great way to go green, but taking public transit saves you money! COTA has many options to make riding the bus a more convenient and positive experience. Passengers have the following options available:
As opposed to the CMAX bus service, the bus line will aim for "true" bus rapid transit amenities, including dedicated traffic lanes, pedestrian-friendly features, and shelters with fare machines for fast boarding.
