President/CEO of Central Ohio Transit Authority, COTA, Monica Téllez-Fowler has expressed appreciation to Columbus residents for voting in favour of enhancing COTA service and accessibility, the LinkUS initiative across Central Ohio region.

COTA levy, the LinkUS initiative was put on the ballot by the Franklin County as Issue #47 and won a Yes Vote of 57percent (314,629) to a No vote of 48percent (238,908).

“I am pleased to share that our growth and mobility initiative — expanding service by 45%, enhancing walkable communities with sidewalk, bikeway and trail improvements and introducing Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) to the region has successfully passed,” said Monica Téllez-Fowler.

“With the LinkUS initiative, we are excited to modernize and expand our transit system. Together, let’s get to work on creating more transportation options for everyone. A brighter, more connected future is ahead.”

Monica Téllez-Fowler said, “We are incredibly grateful for the support from our community in making this happen for Central Ohio. As we look to the future, we are excited about the opportunities ahead. Together, we will continue to enhance our services, support our neighborhoods and ensure everyone has access to the mobility they need.

“This initiative is about building a brighter future, not just for today, but for the next several decades as our region grows. We will keep you informed about the phases of implementation as we move forward.”
“We are now ready to get to work creating a more connected community with greater opportunities for all.”

LinkUS is the region’s proactive transportation and growth plan collaboratively created by COTA, the City of Columbus, the Franklin County Board of Commissioners and the Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission (MORPC) to accommodate the expected major population growth by expanding COTA transit service and other transportation options, like sidewalks, bike lanes and trails, throughout the region.

It is expected that through LinkUS, there will be a path to bring world-class, fast and reliable COTA rapid transit to the region’s key transit corridors.

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