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The effort simplified routes, increased bus frequency, connected more locations, and reduced bus congestion in downtown Columbus. The redesign doubled the agency's number of frequent lines and significantly increased weekend service. [58] [59] COTA began its CMAX service, the first bus rapid transit service in Columbus, on January 1, 2018. [60]
On March 26, the agency began "dynamic service" to pick up customers left at bus stops by too-full buses; the agency's current policy is for a maximum of 20 passengers per bus. [22] On March 28, a COTA bus operator tested positive for the virus. [23] On March 30, COTA suspended service on routes 21, 25, and 35. [24]
The first buses were equipped in 1991, [14] and today all buses are wheelchair-accessible. In 2019, COTA officials stated the 10 route may become the next bus rapid transit (BRT) line in the city, after the CMAX. The route 10 line could support bus-only lanes on West Broad Street, an improvement over the limited BRT features the CMAX offers. [4]
Beginning at 7:30 a.m. Sunday, streets on the marathon route will be subject to rolling closures based on the expected arrival times of the first and last athletes.
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The Central Ohio Transit Authority has a sales tax levy on the ballot in November to fund at least five bus rapid transit lines, more bus service and infrastructure like bike paths and sidewalks.
COTA is funded by a permanent 0.25% sales tax as well as another 10-year 0.25% sales tax. [22] The agency was founded in 1971, replacing the private Columbus Transit Company. The Central Ohio Transit Authority began operating in 1974, and has made gradual improvements to its fleet and network. Its first bus network redesign took place in 2017.
COTA cut service frequency on routes in September as it deals with a driver shortage. It still plans to spend $10 million on headquarters upgrades.