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leadership board of trustees careers cota history news updates financial records codes policies employee login related topics contact how to get in touch with us contact form frequently asked questions faq public records request surveys feedback lost found report a problem related topics what can we help you find search were you looking for buying passes routes and schedules careers public meetings rider tools routes status transit near me trip planner riding cota making sure you re comfortable how to ride fare overview rates buying passes smartcards transit app trip planner maps schedules travel training service changes accessibility services related topics cota services providing you with options bus lines mainstream paratransit service cota plus on demand service cmax rapid transit service c pass zip to the zoo with us great workforce transportation smartride new albany related topics our community bettering our community outreach partnerships public meetings procurement disadvantaged business enterprise programs data surplus auction related topics initiatives thinking to the future linkus capital investments mobility center at rickenbacker environmental promise short range transit plan long range transit plan local state and federal policy agendas customer experience action plan related topics about us who we are and who leads us mission vision leadership board of trustees careers cota history news updates financial records codes policies employee login related topics contact how to get in touch with us contact form frequently asked questions faq public records request surveys feedback lost found report a problem related topics employee space the loop what can we help you find search were you looking for buying passes routes and schedules careers public meetings 1 of 5 2 of 5 3 of 5 4 of 5 5 of 5 routes status transit near me trip planner stop name or stop id view status location view stations from to date departure time let s go rider resources some helpful tools to plan your trip stay informed and get help when you need it transit app plan and track your trip in real time text for next text your stop number to 95292 for the next bus arrival cota customer care call 614 228 1776 or message us with any questions or concerns regarding your ride morpc emergency ride home program get reimbursed for transportation costs in the case of an emergency service alerts 0 current reroutes view active and upcoming reroutes including impacted lines stop closures and alternate routing view reroutes get moving riding with cota is easy if this is your first time we recommend exploring our how to ride page which breaks down everything you need to know about trip planning fare payment rules of the road and more how to ride follow the real measurable progress your support has made possible progress what we ve delivered so far 16 5 more cota bus service goal 45 by 2050 97 new operators 163k added service hours 37 sidewalk bikeway and trail projects funded in 2026 15 lines with expanded hours 8 lines with improved frequency what s next 76 new cng buses added to the fleet by 2027 new cota plus zone planned for early 2027 get the latest on linkus cota services whether this is your first ride with cota or you re looking for better ways to travel we have service lines for all needs explore all services a minute with monica join president ceo monica téllez fowler for an exclusive inside look at cota s vision progress and future these quick video updates deliver the latest transit insights and innovations straight from cota s leadership keeping you connected to how we re moving every life forward in central ohio watch the latest episode stay connected with cota get the latest from cota including service updates public meeting information community news and opportunities to stay connected sign up for cota communications news updates see all news updates 9 4 2026 cota launches september service changes including new bus line and extension of major line to dublin read more 8 20 2026 the ohio state university and cota make riding simpler for students and staff with new digital pass on ohio state app read more 8 17 2026 cota s believe team continues fight against food insecurity with free produce stand wednesday read more 7 14 2026 cota to waive all fares wednesday due to heat advisory read more see all news updates columbus ohio transit authority william j lhota building cota customer experience center 33 n high street columbus oh 43215 614 228 1776 follow us customer support contact us lost found faqs surveys feedback system map legal title vi sitemap public records terms of use 2026 central ohio transit authority all rights reserved the central ohio transit authority cota provides fixed route bus service cota mainstream paratransit service and cota plus on demand microtransit service across central ohio through the linkus initiative cota is modernizing and expanding the region s transit system with new rapid transit corridors enhanced infrastructure increased bus frequency and better connections accessibility statement cota will provide documents upon request in the most appropriate accessible format this may include electronic formats large print formats translation and or audio formats as examples any document found on our website or that we provide can be available in a different format upon request