Our region has several transit services. Details for each service is below.
Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA): COTA is the regional public transit provider for greater Columbus and Central Ohio.
Delaware Area Transit Agency (DATAbus): Operating in Delaware County, DATABus offers fixed route and paratransit service. DATAbus has routes connecting with COTA at Polaris and Crosswoods.
Licking County Transit Services (LCT): LCT is the demand responsive public transportation system for Licking County residents providing origin to destination services.
Lancaster Public Transit System: Lancaster’s transit department is committed to providing, safe, affordable and accessible transportation to anyone in Fairfield County. The service offers four fixed-routes in Lancaster in addition to on-demand services.
Pickaway Area Rural Transit (PART): PART is a convenient, low cost general public transportation service. Service hours are Mon.- Fri., 8a.m. – 5p.m. Contact them at (740) 474-8835 for more information.
Fayette and Madison County Transportation: Serves the people in Fayette and Madison Counties by planning, providing, and maintaining a safe, efficient, reliable, and accessible transportation system. 24-hour notice is requested.
GoBus: GoBus is the rural inter-city bus service for Ohio, connecting towns such as Marysville, Newark, and Lancaster to cities such as Athens and Columbus. GoBus operates 7 days-a-week, 365 days-a-year.
Don’t waste time stuck in traffic jams. Explore bus routes within Gohio Commute and turn your time spent commuting into productive activity.
Registered users can receive the following services and benefits:
ERH is a free service from MORPC that assures transit riders registered with Gohio Commute won’t be stranded in the case of an emergency.
The Internal Revenue Code section 132(f) Qualified Transportation Fringe allows employees to use pre-tax dollars towards their transit commuting costs. Employees may use up to $325 per month (but not more than the cost of their bus pass) toward their transit fare without paying income tax on this salary. Contact your employer to see if they offer a Mass Transit Subsidy Program.
Have a parking crunch at work? Looking to create sustainable workplace policies? Gohio can work with your workplace to promote transit ridership. We offer free expert guidance and perhaps even provide funding to encourage transit ridership at your workplace. Let us know your needs by filling out our inquiry form:
MORPC occasionally offers incentives to transit riders, such as the Central Ohio Commuter Challenge. Become a member of Gohio Commute and be the first to know about new incentives.
Ever wonder how much money you save by taking transit or how much you’ve helped to reduce carbon emissions? Log your commutes within Gohio Commute and discover your meaningful impact.
As a COTA rider, you no longer have to wonder when the next bus is going to come. All of COTA’s bus lines are available in Transit App, a smartphone app that reports real time bus location which can help you better plan your transit trip. Transit App is free and available for iPhone and Android users.
- Relieves the stress of driving and battling traffic each day
- Allows time to relax during the commute
- Saves money on commuting costs
- Reduces wear and tear on personal vehicles
- Minimizes pollution produced by driving alone