Columbus Announces Bus Rapid Transit for 2018
Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA) held a special event on August 4th. to commemorate the new Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) – launching in 2018.
“We’re pleased to celebrate construction of CMAX, central Ohio’s first bus rapid transit line,” said Curtis Stitt, COTA President and CEO. “The high frequency service with improved travel times and upgraded customer amenities will enhance access to jobs, education and training opportunities, healthcare and other services in our community. CMAX will not only improve transportation in central Ohio, it has the potential to change lives.”
The bus line will run through downtown Columbus, up Cleveland Ave. all the way to the Ohio Health Medical Center on Polaris, providing a fast way to connect neighborhoods like Milo-Grogan, Linden, Northland and Westerville.
COTA officials have stated the bus will reach over 200,000 residents and 170,000 workers along the 15 mile line.
For a detailed look at the line, see below:
Read more on the BRT, click here.
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