COTA’s plan includes 500+ miles of sidewalk, bikeway and trail improvements, but did you know 150 miles are planned by 2030?

In fact, by 2030, COTA’s LinkUS initiative will:

• Double the current regional investment in sidewalks and trails with more than $250 million dedicated to projects
• Fund more than 150 miles of new sidewalks, trails and bikeways
• Invest in projects in 35 jurisdictions, including 55 multi-jurisdictional projects
• Build more than 80 projects, including sidewalks, shared-use paths for both bikes and pedestrians, bikeways, greenways and trails, safer crosswalks and upgraded bus stops

Want to learn more about COTA’s investment in sidewalks, bikeways and trails? We’ve updated our website with information we've updated our website with information including everything from your door to the bus stop, such as sidewalks, crosswalks and more.

SEE HOW MORE COTA SERVICE & SIDEWALKS WILL BENEFIT EVERYONE

Join us for a town hall meeting to learn how 45% more COTA services and 500+ miles of sidewalks would benefit you, your community and all of Central Ohio. We’ll share more about LinkUS and how COTA will create a modern transit system, answer questions and collect feedback about the project.



TOWN HALL DATES

Monday, Sept. 23

5:30-7 p.m.

Columbus Metropolitan Library’s Northern Lights Branch

4093 Cleveland Ave, Columbus, OH 43224

Wednesday, Oct. 9

6-7:30 p.m.

Reynoldsburg High School

699 E Livingston Ave, Reynoldsburg, OH 43068

CAN'T MAKE A TOWN HALL?

SCHEDULE A LISTENING SESSION

Want to learn more and share your thoughts? Organizations and businesses looking to get involved can schedule a listening session, ideal for groups of 5-10, to hear directly from LinkUS and give feedback.

TO THE LONG STREET BRIDGE CULTURAL WALL ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION

JOIN US ON SEPT. 18 AT 10 A.M.

On Wednesday, Sept. 18 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m., we will commemorate a decade of the revitalized Long St. Bridge and the inception of the Cultural Wall with a celebration including live music, local artists, food trucks and community resources.

This milestone will be honored with several guest speakers, including Columbus City Mayor Andrew Ginther, Columbus City Council President Shannon Hardin, Executive Director of the Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission Wiliam Murdock and more.

What to know about COTA levy: Columbus wants to catch up to other cities with rapid bus lines

Local officials want to catch up to other cities — not by train as local transit enthusiasts have long asked — but by bus. A proposed bus system overhaul could improve service and focus residential and business growth along high-speed bus lines, according to proponents.

Over 150 miles of sidewalks and trails proposed for central Ohio

Central Ohio leaders have announced 150 miles of new sidewalks, trails and bike paths. The $50 million annual investment will improve transit-supportive infrastructure across Franklin County, aiming to enhance accessibility, safety and quality of life.

COTA Levy Would Fund Broad Street Trail, 82 Other Bike and Pedestrian Projects

Leaders of the LinkUS transit initiative today unveiled a list of more than 80 different bikeway and sidewalk projects that will be first in line for funding generated by a proposed sales tax increase.

Dozens of sidewalk, trail projects in Franklin County could get funds from LinkUS sales tax increase

The LinkUS sales tax levy for the Central Ohio Transit Authority this fall plans to fund more than 150 miles of new sidewalks, bikeways and trails in its first five years.

Inside the massive infrastructure proposal to link Columbus neighborhoods

Two days remain to give feedback on a $250 million plan to build new sidewalks, bikeways and trails spanning 150 miles if a Central Ohio Transit Authority tax levy passes this fall.