Public Transportation

The nearly $500 million budget includes funding for more than 30 new bus drivers that will lead to increased frequency and allow COTA to eventually run until midnight.

Last week, communities across the state voted on whether to raise property taxes to support public services and facilities. Here’s a look at how some of those local issues fared.

The Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA) plans to create a mobility network called LinkUs.

The Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA) plans to create a mobility network called LinkUs.

The LinkUs sales tax levy promises dedicated bus lanes for a bus rapid transit system starting on West Broad Street and East Main Street. This could make for a faster rush hour commute.

Big and small cities in the Buckeye State are looking to become part of the Amtrak expansion.

Meigs County in southeast Ohio is building a transportation hub in response to a growing demand for rides.

The West Broad Street bus rapid transit corridor would span 9.3 miles with 17 stops. It likely won't be possible without voter approval of a planned ballot initiative.

Big and small cities in the Buckeye State are looking to become part of the Amtrak expansion.

Big and small cities in the Buckeye State are looking to become part of the Amtrak expansion.