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Monica Jones, Chief Equity Officer at the Central Ohio Transit Authority, discusses the importance of acknowledging the history of racism in public transportation and neighbourhood development and shares how COTA is working to improve equity and diversity within transport through a more inclusive approach.
In Issue 2 2023 of Intelligent Transport, we feature exclusive content from leading industry experts and thought leaders discussing: forming prosperous communities through improved transport equity; revolutionising transport and empowering operators with smart ticketing; marketing MaaS to improve awareness and increase adoption; and plenty more.
The first-ever awardees of the Federal Transit Administration’s Climate Challenge have been chosen across eight categories for helping to lead the country’s transition to a clean energy future.
Though electric vehicles are expected to drive the public transport industry’s shift to net zero, there are still a range of other alternative power solutions available to support this effort. In this article, the Central Ohio Transit Authority discusses its commitment to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050 and explains how…
As part of the new partnership, Transdev USA will be responsible for the operation and maintenance of the Central Ohio Transit Authority's 73 paratransit and on-demand transit vehicles.
The Alternative Power In-Depth Focus in Intelligent Transport Issue 4 2021 features articles discussing how alternative power solutions are supporting the decarbonisation of the public transport industry in London and Ohio.
In the final 2021 issue of Intelligent Transport, we feature exclusive content from leading industry experts discussing: the future of autonomous mobility; how alternative power is supporting the decarbonisation of public transport; why delivering a seamless and enjoyable passenger experience is key to recovering passenger ridership post-pandemic; and much more.
COTA's new digital payment system will work to reduce barriers to transit access through fare affordability and a seamless payment experience.
Two new electric transit vehicles have been added to the Central Ohio Transit Authority’s environmentally friendly fleet, with the aim to further the effort to reduce the authority’s vehicle emissions.
COTA says the renovations on its central maintenance facility will enable the operator to expand it’s electric vehicle charging capability.
The Ohioan transit authority joins companies like PepsiCo and Airbnb on a list of the best companies in the US for women to advance in, thanks to equal representation in its executive leadership team.
COTA’s three new board members come from a variety of backgrounds, and have been appointed by three different cities in which the transit authority operates.
Riders in the Ohioan city of Columbus will now be able to see COTA transit options within the Lyft app, in a move with both organisations hope will improve connectivity in the city.
The Central Ohio Transit Authority is working with local groups to ensure everyone in the region has access to transport to and from their vaccination appointments.
COTA has been awarded accreditation from the Global Biorisk Advisory Council for the cleaning and sanitisation of its facilities and services.
