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March 8, 2026: Reroutes
Arnold 5K Pump & Run

Impacted Lines: 1–12, 102 & CMAX
In Effect: 7:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.

Get real-time updates using the Transit app, and learn more at COTA.com/reroutes.

06.03.2026 21:10 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Map announcement for temporary stop closure of Lines 5 and 8 at S. High St. & W. Mound St. from March 7, 6 a.m. to March 8, 5 p.m. A red line indicates closed stops, while a blue line shows operating routes. Stars mark temporary stops.

Map announcement for temporary stop closure of Lines 5 and 8 at S. High St. & W. Mound St. from March 7, 6 a.m. to March 8, 5 p.m. A red line indicates closed stops, while a blue line shows operating routes. Stars mark temporary stops.

From Saturday, March 7 at 6 a.m. to Sunday, March 8 at 5 p.m., Stop 4109 located at S. High St. & W. Mound St. will temporarily close due to construction.

Use nearby stops:
7257 – S. High St. & E. Main St.
2201 – S. High St. & W. Blenkner St.

Learn more: COTA.com/reroutes

06.03.2026 16:30 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Map showing stop closures between March 9-22, 2026, in the area of W. Dublin Granville Rd. Stops at Sawmill Rd. & Hard Rd., Sawmill Rd. & Bright Rd., and W. Dublin Granville Rd. & Dale Dr. are closed. A legend indicates open and closed stops.

Map showing stop closures between March 9-22, 2026, in the area of W. Dublin Granville Rd. Stops at Sawmill Rd. & Hard Rd., Sawmill Rd. & Bright Rd., and W. Dublin Granville Rd. & Dale Dr. are closed. A legend indicates open and closed stops.

From March 9-22, the following stops in Dublin will close due to construction:

Stop 7703 – W. Dublin Granville Rd & Dale Dr
Stop 7679 – Sawmill Rd & Bright Rd
Stop 7218 – Sawmill Rd & Hard Rd

Use nearby temporary stops and allow extra travel time.
More: COTA.com/alerts

06.03.2026 16:09 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
A gradient blue and green background features bold text: "Your Safety, Our Priority." It instructs to report concerns by calling 614-228-1776 or visiting COTA.com/report. It advises calling 911 for life-threatening emergencies.

A gradient blue and green background features bold text: "Your Safety, Our Priority." It instructs to report concerns by calling 614-228-1776 or visiting COTA.com/report. It advises calling 911 for life-threatening emergencies.

Safety is our top priority, but smooth rides start when all of us look out for each other. If you notice something that doesn’t feel right, call 614-228-1776 or submit a safety concern at COTA.com/report. Thank you for helping us keep our community safe.

For life-threatening emergencies, call 911.

05.03.2026 20:15 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Women in leadership positions at COTA, including CEO/President Monica Tellez-Fowler, strike a power post. Text reads, "Nothing New Here. Women lead with intention."

Women in leadership positions at COTA, including CEO/President Monica Tellez-Fowler, strike a power post. Text reads, "Nothing New Here. Women lead with intention."

Women in leadership at COTA isn’t new. Since the first woman stepped into a leadership role in 1994, women have led with intention, shaped strategy and helped move Central Ohio forward. To kick off #WomensHistoryMonth, we’re celebrating that legacy.

02.03.2026 17:55 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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We’re flexing our skills so you don’t have to break a sweat finding a spot downtown. Skip the parking stress and get to the Arnold with COTA.

02.03.2026 16:13 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Black History Month Always.

Black history isn't confined to 28 days. It's woven into our community year-round in the routes we serve, the neighborhoods we connect and the people we move.

The stories, the legacy, the impact, they continue. Always.

#BlackHistoryMonth

28.02.2026 19:49 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Things to do in Columbus during The Arnold Sports Festival The Arnold Sports Festival returns to Columbus March 5-March 8. With more than 100,000 people expected to attend, Columbus is gearing up to welcome the nation’s largest multi-sports festival back to o...

Don't skip leg day, skip the traffic and parking!

Tap to pay is now available on every COTA bus, so you can get to the Arnold Sports Festival without breaking a sweat.

#TheArnold https://bit.ly/3OCTKAk

27.02.2026 21:06 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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When Central Ohio needed us, Team COTA delivered.

In the latest “A Minute With Monica,” Monica Téllez-Fowler highlights how buses kept moving through snow and a Level 3 snow emergency, helping riders reach work, care and essential destinations.

27.02.2026 19:40 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Starting Monday, March 2, Stop 3825 near the Riverside Hospital staircase will be relocated about 200 feet east to W. North Broadway due to roadway construction.

Lines 1, 32 and 72 will continue to serve the stop at its new location.

COTA.com/reroutes

27.02.2026 17:30 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

Mainstream Dispatch phone lines will be unavailable from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 22, due to facility maintenance.

For trip updates or to book a ride, call Mainstream Reservations at 614-272-3033.

21.02.2026 14:46 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Starting Monday, Feb. 23, Spring St. Terminal will close for pantograph construction through approximately May 1.

Lines 4, 6, 7, 10, 51, 52 and 61 will use alternate stops during this time.

View all service alerts at COTA.com/reroutes.

20.02.2026 20:50 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 1

Transit Dr. closure at Easton Transit Center has been extended through Tuesday, Feb. 25 due to construction. Some lines will continue to enter and exit differently. Please follow posted signage and allow extra travel time.

18.02.2026 21:58 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

COTA is operating normal service hours for Presidents Day.

COTA Customer Care and the Customer Experience Center are open from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. Mobility Pass Sales is closed today and will reopen with normal hours on Tuesday, Feb. 17.

16.02.2026 15:30 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Your car won’t give you a Valentine, but we will. 💌

Today we’re sharing a little love with the Operators and frontline teams who keep Central Ohio moving. Happy Valentine’s Day!

14.02.2026 13:03 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Roses are red, violets are blue, COTA's got 35+ routes just for you. 💕

13.02.2026 20:41 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

Starting on Monday, Feb. 16, through Wednesday, Feb. 18., a portion of Transit Dr. at Easton Transit Center will be closed due to construction. Some lines will enter and exit the transit center differently. Follow posted signage and allow extra travel time.

13.02.2026 19:45 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 1
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Starting Monday, March 2, permanent amenities at SID 6370 will be removed to prepare for future construction.

The stop location will remain the same. Riders should follow posted signage during this time.

View all service alerts at COTA.com/reroutes.

13.02.2026 18:13 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

Attention Customers: On Wednesday, Feb. 11, the shelter setup at stop number 7536 (W. Lane Ave. & N. High St.) will be temporarily removed due to construction needs. More info is coming for a future stop closure.

09.02.2026 15:50 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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This is our Super Bowl commercial.

08.02.2026 14:08 👍 2 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
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“Be proud of your heritage. Be proud of who you are.”

For Lyntel Cannon, Black history is a 365-day commitment lived through positivity, pride and service. We’re honored to share his story and 29-year legacy at COTA.

07.02.2026 00:31 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
COTA cold advisory notice with large snowflake graphic in the background. It states "No fares on all services." The cold advisory is for Saturday, February 7, 2026.

COTA cold advisory notice with large snowflake graphic in the background. It states "No fares on all services." The cold advisory is for Saturday, February 7, 2026.

NO FARES SATURDAY, FEB. 7. ❄️

With extreme cold in the forecast, fares will be waived on all COTA services Saturday, Feb. 7, due to the cold advisory.

Stay warm out there, Central Ohio!

06.02.2026 20:03 👍 3 🔁 4 💬 0 📌 0
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Due to construction, Stop 4109 at S. High St. & W. Mound St. (southbound) will be temporarily closed Saturday, Feb. 7, from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. Please use nearby stops during this time.

06.02.2026 17:13 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
A green COTA Plus transit van is parked on a street lined with trees and a red brick building in the background. Text reads: "Your Voice Shapes Accessible Transit. Join the conversation! Wednesday, Feb. 18, 33 North High St. 11 A.M. - 12:30 P.M. Lines: 1-12, 102 & CMAX.

A green COTA Plus transit van is parked on a street lined with trees and a red brick building in the background. Text reads: "Your Voice Shapes Accessible Transit. Join the conversation! Wednesday, Feb. 18, 33 North High St. 11 A.M. - 12:30 P.M. Lines: 1-12, 102 & CMAX.

COTA's ATAC roundtable brings riders, advocates and organizations together to improve accessible transit.

Join us at our next ATAC Meeting
📅 Feb. 18
⏰ 11 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
📍33 N. High St.
🚌 Lines 1–12, 102 & CMAX
🅿️ Garages & street parking available
🔗https://bit.ly/3Z4UCQk

04.02.2026 17:00 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Map showing relocated COTA stops for Lines 5 and 10 on W. Broad St. and Viotis Dr. A red line indicating the route is shown, with two new temporary stop markers as starts and red stops show the closed stops.

Map showing relocated COTA stops for Lines 5 and 10 on W. Broad St. and Viotis Dr. A red line indicating the route is shown, with two new temporary stop markers as starts and red stops show the closed stops.

Due to BRT construction, Lines 5 & 10 stops at W. Broad St. & Viotis Dr. will be relocated beginning Monday, Feb. 2. The temporary stops will be further west on W. Broad St., between Viotis Dr. and Coolidge Ave., and will remain there for the duration of construction.

02.02.2026 15:53 👍 4 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 2

Free fares are extended through end of service Sunday, Feb. 1, due to the continued cold advisory.

01.02.2026 00:58 👍 0 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
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Beginning Monday, Feb. 2, Riverside Hospital construction will reroute the Short Turn Line 1 through March 2. Stop 6364 on Centennial Dr. will be closed.

Customers should use the Sawmill/Pickforde Line 1 or stops along W. North Broadway during this time.

COTA.com/reroutes

31.01.2026 14:32 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Starting Friday, Jan. 30, COTA Stop #7770, located at Morse Rd. & Westerville Rd. will temporarily close until July 2026.

Line 35 Customers: Use nearby stops at Morse Rd. & Dunbridge St. or Westerville Rd. & Wallingford Ave.

View all service alerts at COTA.com/reroutes.

30.01.2026 15:44 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
The image is a notice from COTA, stating "cold ADVISORY," with the message "EXTENDED!" at the top and "No fares on all services" below. The background features a large snowflake design.

The image is a notice from COTA, stating "cold ADVISORY," with the message "EXTENDED!" at the top and "No fares on all services" below. The background features a large snowflake design.

Ahead of tonight’s cold advisory, we’re waiving all fares all day Friday and through the end of service on Saturday, Jan. 31, so everyone can get where they need to go safely.

If you need assistance, please contact COTA Customer Care at 614-228-1776.

30.01.2026 14:19 👍 2 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 0

SERVICE UPDATE FOR 1/29:

COTA will continue to waive fares on all services through the end of service on Thursday, Jan. 29, due to the cold advisory.

We continue to monitor conditions and will provide updates as they become available. For immediate assistance call 614-228-1776.

29.01.2026 00:12 👍 1 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 1