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2025 was a big year for COTA. We moved more people, ran later and made transit easier, faster and more connected than ever before. We promised Central Ohio more and this is only the beginning of what LinkUS will deliver. See our impact in 2025 → COTA.com/2025-annual-report
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On Sunday, Sept. 27, from 12–4 p.m., Lines 1, 2, 5, 10, 12, 102, CMAX & Zoo Bus will be rerouted downtown for Bastille Day/Oyster Fest. Stop closures are located on High St. Customers, please plan extra travel time during the impacts. View all alerts: COTA.com/reroutes
Map for Bastille Day Oyster Fest reroutes. Highlighted bus routes on city streets with key: Lines 1, 2, 5, 10, 12, 102 & CMAX in blue, Line 141 in green. Legend indicates open stops in green and closed stops in red. Note mentions stop closures along N. High St. Event date: Sept. 27.

ALT Map for Bastille Day Oyster Fest reroutes. Highlighted bus routes on city streets with key: Lines 1, 2, 5, 10, 12, 102 & CMAX in blue, Line 141 in green. Legend indicates open stops in green and closed stops in red. Note mentions stop closures along N. High St. Event date: Sept. 27.

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Starting Saturday Sept. 26, Line #31 will reroute 5–9 p.m. for the Grandview Hop. Line 31 Customers: Plan ahead and allow extra travel time during the event. View all service alerts at COTA.com/reroutes.
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Line 1 reroutes for the OSU Home Game on Sept. 26. View detailed route info at COTA.com/reroutes.
Map showing reroute for OSU home game. Red markers indicate closed stops along Lane Ave. and Olentangy River Rd.; green markers along High St. indicate open stops. The affected route is Line 1, with impacts starting as early as 9 a.m.

ALT Map showing reroute for OSU home game. Red markers indicate closed stops along Lane Ave. and Olentangy River Rd.; green markers along High St. indicate open stops. The affected route is Line 1, with impacts starting as early as 9 a.m.

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Lines 22 and 31 reroutes for the OSU Home Game on Sept. 26. View detailed route info at COTA.com/reroutes.
Map showing reroutes for OSU home game. Lines 22 and 31 are affected. The stops marked with red circles indicate closures, along several roads: Cannon Dr., Medical Center Dr., W. 9th Ave., Neil Ave., W. 11th Ave., College Rd. and W. 12th Ave. The stops marked with green circles indicate open stops, along King Ave. and N. High St., before continuing on the regular route on E. 11th Ave. A legend is provided for reference. Impact starts as early as 9 a.m.

ALT Map showing reroutes for OSU home game. Lines 22 and 31 are affected. The stops marked with red circles indicate closures, along several roads: Cannon Dr., Medical Center Dr., W. 9th Ave., Neil Ave., W. 11th Ave., College Rd. and W. 12th Ave. The stops marked with green circles indicate open stops, along King Ave. and N. High St., before continuing on the regular route on E. 11th Ave. A legend is provided for reference. Impact starts as early as 9 a.m.

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Line 30 reroute for the OSU Home Game on Sept. 26. View detailed route info at COTA.com/reroutes.
Map showing rerouted path for Line 30 due to OSU home game. The map indicates sections with closed stops in red, which follows Neil Ave., John Herrick Dr., Cannon Dr., Woody Hayes Dr., Carmack Rd. and W. Lane Ave. Open stops marked in green and follow N. Star Rd., Kinnear Rd., Kenny Rd. and King Ave. Changes start as early as 9 a.m.

ALT Map showing rerouted path for Line 30 due to OSU home game. The map indicates sections with closed stops in red, which follows Neil Ave., John Herrick Dr., Cannon Dr., Woody Hayes Dr., Carmack Rd. and W. Lane Ave. Open stops marked in green and follow N. Star Rd., Kinnear Rd., Kenny Rd. and King Ave. Changes start as early as 9 a.m.
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Due to the Ohio State home game, Lines 1, 8, 22, 30 & 31 will be temporarily rerouted on Saturday, Sept. 26, starting as early as 9 a.m. You can view each line’s reroute map in this thread and at COTA.com/reroutes.
The image shows an announcement about OSU home game reroutes, affecting lines 1, 8, 22, 30, and 31. Impacts start as early as 9 a.m. On the right is a photo of a crowded Ohio State University football stadium.

ALT The image shows an announcement about OSU home game reroutes, affecting lines 1, 8, 22, 30, and 31. Impacts start as early as 9 a.m. On the right is a photo of a crowded Ohio State University football stadium.

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Beginning Sept. 25, ongoing construction on Mount Vernon Ave. requires a Line 7 detour to E. Long St. between Hamilton Ave. and N. Champion Ave. Riders can use E. Long St. stops between MLK Blvd. and Champion Ave. Detour expected through early 2028. More: COTA.com/reroutes

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Starting Monday, June 15, construction will begin on Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd./Mt. Vernon Ave. between Hamilton Ave. and N. Champion Ave. COTA stops in the area may be impacted during the project, which is expected to continue into summer 2027. More: COTA.com/reroutes
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The September 2026 Progress Report is here, packed with what's new for COTA riders, what's breaking ground and what's ahead for the region. Find out what's happening in your neighborhood at linkuscolumbus.com/progress.
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Starting Sunday, Sept. 20, Lines 3, 4, 7–9, 10–12 & 141 will reroute from 9:30–11 a.m. for the Columbus Clippers 5K. Allow extra travel time and follow posted stop information. View all service alerts at COTA.com/reroutes
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The Grove City Arts in the Alley Parade is Saturday, Sept. 19. Street closures begin at 8 a.m., and Line 3 will reroute during the parade. Plan ahead and allow extra time for your trip. View all service alerts at COTA.com/reroutes.
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Due to the Ohio State home game, Lines 1, 8, 22, 30 & 31 will be temporarily rerouted on Saturday, Sept. 19, starting as early as 9 a.m. Please allow extra travel time and check your routes before traveling. View all service alerts and maps at COTA.com/reroutes.
A stadium packed with people during a football game, featuring "Ohio State" text on the field. A sign on the left reads: "Attention Customers: OSU Home Game Reroutes Sept. 19. Lines: 1, 8, 22, 30 & 31. Impacts start as early as 9 a.m.

ALT A stadium packed with people during a football game, featuring "Ohio State" text on the field. A sign on the left reads: "Attention Customers: OSU Home Game Reroutes Sept. 19. Lines: 1, 8, 22, 30 & 31. Impacts start as early as 9 a.m.

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A safer, easier and more independent ride is coming to select COTA vehicles. Meet Quantum, an innovative wheelchair securement system designed to give customers greater confidence and independence while traveling. Available Sept. 15. Learn more at COTA.com.
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Seven new CNG buses are joining COTA’s fleet and beginning to enter service today as we work to provide more dependable service. Improving reliability is our immediate top priority, and we’re committed to making the improvements needed for more consistent service.
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What does it take to sit behind the wheel of a COTA bus? At the 2026 Roadeo, Operators put their skills to the test on a course built around real driving challenges. Go behind the scenes with COTA President/CEO Monica Téllez-Fowler in this month’s A Minute With Monica.
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Starting Monday, Sept. 14, Line 1 Riverside will temporarily reroute due to a closure on Centennial Dr. The COTA stop near Riverside Hospital will be temporarily inaccessible. A temporary stop will be available to riders. Visit COTA.com/reroutes for all service alerts.
Map showing a reroute for Line 1 Riverside starting Monday, Sept. 14, due to a closure on Centennial Dr. Expected duration is approximately 30 days. Map highlights a closed section and temporary stops. Affected lines are indicated with symbols for Line 1, temporary stop, and closed stop.

ALT Map showing a reroute for Line 1 Riverside starting Monday, Sept. 14, due to a closure on Centennial Dr. Expected duration is approximately 30 days. Map highlights a closed section and temporary stops. Affected lines are indicated with symbols for Line 1, temporary stop, and closed stop.

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Line 24 Riders: Part of Green Point Dr. S will close nightly starting at 7 p.m. on Sept. 11–12 due to construction. During the closure, please use nearby stops on Green Point Dr. S & Saltzgarber Rd. Plan ahead and view all service alerts at COTA.com/reroutes.

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Aug 28
Due to construction, Line 24 stops at 5905 and 5920 Green Pointe Dr. S and will temporarily close nightly at 7 p.m. from Aug. 28–29 and again from Sept. 11–12. Line 24 Riders: Use nearby stops on Green Pointe Dr. S & Saltzgarber Rd. during this time. COTA.com/reroutes
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Reroute extended through Wednesday, Oct. 14. Temporary stops will be placed to assist Line 74 riders with access during the road closure. View all service alerts at COTA.com/reroutes.

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There are lots of things to do in the Central Ohio region, including special events held in public spaces. When necessary, COTA will adjust service to accommodate these big events. This page will be...

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Aug 21
Due to construction on Linworth Road, COTA Line 74 will be rerouted starting Monday, Aug. 24, and will last approximately 30 days. Temporary stops will be placed to assist Line 74 riders with access during the road closure. View all service alerts at COTA.com/reroutes.
"Service alert graphic titled 'Attention Customers: Line 74 Linworth Road Reroute,' effective Monday, Aug. 24 on Linworth Road northwest of Olentangy River Road, lasting approximately 30 days. A map shows Line 74's normal route on Linworth Road marked as closed in red with closed stops, and a temporary reroute marked in green shifting east toward Olentangy River Road, with a temporary stop near the route's northern end."

ALT "Service alert graphic titled 'Attention Customers: Line 74 Linworth Road Reroute,' effective Monday, Aug. 24 on Linworth Road northwest of Olentangy River Road, lasting approximately 30 days. A map shows Line 74's normal route on Linworth Road marked as closed in red with closed stops, and a temporary reroute marked in green shifting east toward Olentangy River Road, with a temporary stop near the route's northern end."
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Meet the five COTA Operators who put their skills to the test at the 2026 COTA Roadeo! 🤠 Congrats to Lloyd Lester, this year’s winner! 🏆 Lloyd will represent COTA at the national competition in Seattle in April 2027. Good luck, Lloyd!
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Due to the first Ohio State home game, Lines 1, 8, 22 & 31 will be temporarily rerouted on Saturday, Sept. 5, starting as early as 9 a.m. Please allow extra travel time and check your routes before traveling. View all service alerts: COTA.com/reroutes

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There are lots of things to do in the Central Ohio region, including special events held in public spaces. When necessary, COTA will adjust service to accommodate these big events. This page will be...

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