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    COTA Praises Ohio House $100 Million Investment in Public Transit

    March 12, 2019
    The Central Ohio Transit Authority praised the Ohio House of Representative for passage of House Bill 62, the state transportation budget.
    Related To: Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA)

    The Central Ohio Transit Authority praised the Ohio House of Representative for passage of House Bill 62, the state transportation budget. The budget, which passed out of the House, would direct a $100 million in federal flexible transportation funding to 61 public transit systems across Ohio. 

    “We appreciate the Ohio House of Representatives understanding the vital role mobility plays in the life of every Ohioan. Whether rural or urban, transportation options support increased quality of life, particularly as the state’s demographics rapidly shift,” said Joanna Pinkerton, president/CEO of COTA. Pinkerton, who is also chair of the DriveOhio Government Advisory Board, urged the Ohio Senate to maintain support for public transit in the final transportation budget sent to Gov. Mike DeWine. 

    “As the process moves to the Senate, we hope state legislative leaders maintain this level of funding,” she said. “Doing so will allow COTA and other mobility partners across the state to implement transportation systems that will better serve our growing senior population, focus on shifting consumer preferences for the newer generations, and ensure access for all. We are incredibly excited about the opportunity Ohio has to join the nation in smart mobility.” 

    If approved, COTA would use these funds for capital improvements, such as purchasing new alternative fuel buses or upgrading operational facilities and customer amenities.