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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]
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's headquarters are located in the William J. Lhota Building in downtown Columbus.
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.
The Central Ohio Transit Authority will begin restoring service to midnight on frequent routes beginning Sept. 4 as ridership picks up
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.
Gambier: There will be significant road closures at state Routes 308 and 229. Pelotonia recommends that guests take Route 62 to 229 to Kenyon College to avoid road closures and major traffic delays.
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]
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.