The presentation includes proposed changes for the January 2016 Service Changes. Please join us at two public information meetings, Thursday, September 17 at 12 p.m. (noon), and Tuesday, September 22 at 6 p.m. All interested people are encouraged to attend and participate. Meetings are held at 33 N. High St., Columbus, Ohio, 43215. Comments will be accepted through October.

1. January 2016
Proposed Service Changes
Public Comment Meetings
September 17 & 22, 2015

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MEETING PURPOSE
Thank you for joining us and participating in this community
discussion.
The purpose of this meeting is to take public comments on
proposed service changes that will be effective on Monday,
January 4, 2016. No final decisions have been made.

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MEETING POLICIES
Be considerate of meeting attendees and COTA staff – please
silence cell phones and other technology
When it is your turn to make a comment or ask a question,
please remain at your seat and we will call on you
Ask one question at a time so the appropriate COTA staff
member may address your comment
Comments and questions are limited to two (2) minutes per
person
Participants are encouraged to complete comment cards

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TIMELINES
COTA modifies service three times per year – the first
Monday of:
• January
• May
• September
January 2016 changes will begin on Monday, January 4

5. TRANSIT SYSTEM REDESIGN
January 2016 Service Changes

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TRANSIT SYSTEM REDESIGN (TSR)
A 2014 comprehensive review
of the COTA network
recommended improvements to
better meet the needs of the
growing and diverse
communities of the region
Board adopted policy guidelines
on service investment:
• 70% will be invested in high-
ridership corridors
• 30% towards covering areas
that are important to serve but
currently attract low-ridership

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TRANSIT SYSTEM REDESIGN (TSR)
Proposed improved
network will feature
more frequent service,
simplified routes, and
connections to new
locations – with more
service 7 days a week!
Public meetings will be
held Oct. - Nov. 2015
• COTA will continue to
solicit public input
throughout the two-year
implementation process

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TRANSIT SYSTEM REDESIGN (TSR) - TIMELINE
Project information sheet available at today’s sign-in desk
For more information visit COTA.com/TSR

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ALTERNATIVE OPTIONS FOR AFFECTED CUSTOMERS
Although the TSR will provide transit access to more people in
more places, some changes will result in reduced service in
certain areas.
COTA and our community partners are ready to work to
provide solutions for affected customers:
• MORPC RideSolutions provides a variety of services for commuters
traveling to and from work
• 1-888-742-RIDE (7433) or www.morpc.org/ridesolutions
• HandsOn Central Ohio connects people with specialists to help find the
transportation source that best fits your needs
• (614) 221-2255 or www.211centralohio.org
• COTA Mainstream is a service for individuals whose disability prevents
them from using fixed-route bus service
• (614) 275-5828 or www.cota.com/mobilityservices

10. TRAVEL TIMES
January 2016 Proposed Service Changes

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TRAVEL TIME ADJUSTMENTS
Travel times are proposed to be adjusted to improve on-time
service on the following lines:
Local
• 1 Cleveland (Weekday)
• 2 E Main/N High (All Days)
• 6 Mt Vernon/Sullivant (All
Days)
• 7 Neil (Weekday)
• 8 Frebis/Hamilton (All Days)
• 10 E Broad (Weekday)
• 12 McKinley/Fields (Weekday)
• 15 Grove City (Weekday)
• 18 Kenny (All Days)
Crosstown
• 81 Hudson (All Days)
• 84 Hilliard/Arlington/OSU (Weekday)
• 89 Hamilton (Weekday)
• 95 Morse Henderson (All Days)
Express (Weekday)
• 36 Annehurst
• 38 Easton
• 64 Grove City
All travel time adjustments are tentative

12. NEW SERVICE
January 2016 Proposed Service Changes

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PROPOSED NEW SERVICE: 2 NORTH HIGH ST
Goal: Add service to
connect Crosswoods Park &
Ride to Ohio Health
Westerville Medical Campus
at Polaris Parkway and
Africa Road
Proposed alignment:
From Crosswoods
Park & Ride –
• East on Campus View Blvd.
• North on Sancus Blvd.
• Pull into Chase Polaris parking lot
• East on Polaris Pkwy
• End of the line: Ohio Health Westerville Medical Campus at Africa Rd

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PROPOSED NEW SERVICE: 83 OAKLAND / WEBER
Goal: Extend service from
Northern Lights Park & Ride
to Easton Transit Center
Proposed New
Alignment: From Northern
Light Park & Ride –
• Continue east on Innis Road
• North on Sunbury Road
• East on Easton Way
• North on Stelzer Road to
Easton Transit Center
Cleveland and Innis Bus Stop
Service will no longer end in Northern Lights Shopping Center
Bus stop will remain at intersection of Cleveland & Innis

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JANUARY 2016 PROPOSED SERVICE CHANGES
Questions about proposed
January 2016 Service Changes?

16. TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION-
RELATED STOP CHANGES
January 2016 Proposed Service Changes

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TEMPORARY STOP CHANGE: 58 DUBLIN & 59
DUBLIN/METRO – DALE DR. PARK & RIDE
GOAL: Due to construction changes & weather related delays, the Dublin
commute lines will have a temporary Park & Ride location from November
2015 – Summer 2016
November 2015:
Temporary Park &
Ride will be moved to
Village Parkway
Summer 2016: New
Dublin Park & Ride will
open 500 feet from the
current Park & Ride

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TEMPORARY STOP CHANGE: 6 MT VERNON & 92
JAMES/STELZER
GOAL: To avoid construction at VA Ambulatory Care Center
starting in November, Line 6 (Local) and Line 92 (Crosstown) will
have a temporary stop location for approximately a year
Current Stop Location
Temporary Stop Location

19. RELATED COTA INITIATIVES &
PROJECTS
January 2016 Proposed Service Changes

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GROVEPORT RICKENBACKER EMPLOYEE ACCESS
TRANSIT: CONNECTION TO LINE 81 HUDSON/OHIO
Shuttle Service begins Sept. 28
• Shuttle routes will connect
with Line 81 (Crosstown) at:
• Alum Creek Dr &
Creekside Pkwy
• Alum Creek Dr &
London Groveport Rd
• Visit cota.com/GREAT for more
information

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CMAX CLEVELAND AVENUE BRT / ENHANCED BUS SERVICE
Goal: Provide rapid transit service along Cleveland Ave, the second
busiest transit corridor in the system
Update:
• President Obama’s FY 2016 budget includes funding for 80% of
system construction
• Real estate acquisitions
• Bus branding
• Public artwork
• 100% design plans submitted
• Pre-construction outreach
Project information sheet available at today’s sign-in desk
For more information visit COTABRT.com

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Open House held Sept. 1
• Presentation available at
COTABRT.com
Online Open House
through Sept. 30
• Available at
cotabrtonlinemeeting.com
• Video featuring COTA staff
• Opportunities to comment
• Visuals of the exciting
improvements involved with
the enhanced service
Project information sheet available at today’s sign-in desk
For more information visit COTABRT.com
CMAX CLEVELAND AVENUE BRT / ENHANCED BUS SERVICE

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Goal: Vision for the future of transit –
2025, 2040 & 2050
• Not restrained by mode or funding
• Project and initiatives identified and
prioritized by the public (you!)
• Final Report will recommend
implementation strategies for community –
COTA, public agencies, private sector
We are here
NEXTGEN

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All interested people are encouraged to attend and participate. Public
participation is solicited without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age,
national origin, disability or familial status.
Project information sheet and meeting flyer available at today’s sign-in desk
For more information visit COTA.com/NextGen

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THANK YOU!
General Questions?