COTA Considering Light Rail from Franklinton to Columbus State

COTA (Central Ohio Transit Authority) has identified and is currently considering three corridors best suited for a potential light rail transit system.

The three corridors are:

• East Main Street
• North High Street
• Franklinton to Columbus State

These routes stand out because of the ridership, development, cost and a few other factors that apparently make them the best chance to land the federal funding needed to go forward with the project.

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COTA is hoping to finalize plans for the NextGen transit project by this summer. Mass transit has been a hot topic for Columbus — with residents interested in everything from a subway or commuter rail system to streetcars and bus rapid transit.

To read more about COTA’s plans for NextGen transit, click here.

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