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Through the LinkUS initiative, COTA will make a historic investment to expand mobility options and invest in the equity of our region. Learn more about projects proposed for the first five years of the LinkUS initiative — including sidewalks, paths, bikeways and more — and submit your feedback using the interactive map at MORPC.ORG/MoreSidewalks.

On July 25, community members from across Central Ohio joined the LinkUS Team at West High School to discuss COTA’s plans for more service and 500+ miles of sidewalks, bikeways and trails. Following the presentation, attendees broke out into small groups to share their feedback on the future of transit. Thank you to all who joined us!

SEE HOW MORE COTA SERVICE & SIDEWALKS WILL BENEFIT EVERYONE

Join us for a town hall meeting to learn how COTA’s investment in the region will benefit you, your community and all of Central Ohio. We’ll share more about LinkUS and how COTA will modernize and expand our transit system, answer questions and collect feedback about the project.

TOWN HALL DATES

Thursday, Aug. 8

6-7:30 p.m.

IMPACT Community Action

711 Southwood Ave, Columbus, OH 43207

Saturday, Aug. 17

10-11:30 a.m.

Columbus Urban League

788 Mt Vernon Ave, Columbus, OH 43203

Thursday, Sept. 12

6-7:30 p.m.

Carriage Place Community Center

4900 Sawmill Rd, Columbus, OH 43235

Monday, Sept. 23

5:30-7 p.m.

Columbus Metropolitan Library’s Northern Lights Branch

4093 Cleveland Ave, Columbus, OH 43224

Saturday, Oct. 5

10-11:30 a.m.

Columbus Metropolitan Library’s Main Branch

96 S Grant Ave, Columbus, OH 43215

Wednesday, Oct. 9

6-7:30 p.m.

Reynoldsburg High School

699 E Livingston Ave, Reynoldsburg, OH 43068

Whitehall Mayor Michael Bivens sees public transit as a vital service that keeps Whitehall moving forward economically and socially. COTA’s investment into the region through LinkUS will create even more economic opportunity for his community and all of Central Ohio.

Watch now or read his story here.

EAST MAIN

The East Main Street Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) route is beginning to take shape with 30% of the design work now complete. The developing plans show where the bus will run, station locations, traffic lanes and other project elements.

Join us at any of the following community meetings to learn more about the design plans, project benefits and to ask questions about the project. There will be a brief presentation at the beginning of each meeting.

IN-PERSON MEETINGS

Bexley

Thursday, Aug. 15, 5-7 p.m.

Bexley City Hall 

2242 E Main St, Bexley, OH 43209

Whitehall 

Monday, Aug. 19, 6-8 p.m.

Columbus Metropolitan Library Whitehall Branch – Rooms 1, 2 and 3

4445 E Broad St, Columbus, OH 43213

Reynoldsburg

Wednesday, Aug. 21, 6-8 p.m.

Columbus Metropolitan Library Reynoldsburg Branch – Rooms 1 and 2

1402 Brice Rd, Reynoldsburg, OH 43068

Columbus

Monday, Aug. 26, 5-7 p.m.

Main Library (Auditorium)

96 S Grant Ave, Columbus, OH 43215

VIRTUAL MEETINGS

Microsoft Teams

Thursday, Aug. 22, 1 p.m.

See website for meeting link prior to meeting.



MORE EVENTS TO COME

We continue to meet with community leaders, business owners and residents across Central Ohio to share more information about LinkUS.

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.

Fast Forward: The Latest on 7 Big Projects and the Impact They Could Have on Columbus

LinkUS is an $8 billion initiative that could mean lots of new options for getting around Central Ohio. The plan contemplates changes up through 2050, but many of the improvements are scheduled to happen earlier.

Zoning in: What Columbus residents need to know about massive rezoning proposal

The city has targeted 12,300 parcels that follow major transportation corridors served by COTA and/or targeted for future improved "bus rapid transit" lines, under a separate new project called LinkUS.

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.