Other big cities benefit from a fast mass transportation system. LinkUS is COTA’s plan to create rapid transit, sidewalks and bikeways to stimulate our economy and accommodate the wave of population growth that is already coming to this region. This will benefit businesses and their employees, providing more and better ways to get to work
A Plan to Increase COTA Service & Transportation Options Across Central Ohio
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Businesses to the Region
Why do business leaders across the region consider COTA’s plan to modernize public transit a benefit to the local economy? Hear from three leaders on what Central Ohio stands to gain from 45% more COTA service and 500+ miles of sidewalk, bikeway and lane improvements.
Sandy Doyle-Ahern,
President of EMH&T
COTA Links Us to Career Growth
To Sandy Doyle-Ahern COTA’s plan to link the region means more opportunities for people, not only in their careers but also in their personal lives.
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Jonathan Moody,
President & CEO of Moody Nolan
COTA Links Central Ohio to Economic Opportunity
As Central Ohio grows, President & CEO of Moody Nolan Jonathan Moody sees COTA’s plans to increase service as critical to the success and economic prosperity of the region. From talent acquisition to greater flexibility for employees, COTA could transform the way we do business.
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A Modern Transportation System Is a Draw for Current & Future Employees
MORE CHOICES FOR COMMUTERS
Commuters would have more travel options, thanks to a 45% increase in COTA service and rapid transit along the region’s busiest corridors. These improvements would increase the frequency and consistency of our current transit system, making it more dependable for business owners and workers alike.
ADDRESSING TRAFFIC CONGESTION
By providing more ways to move, Central Ohio can attract a million new people without adding a million new cars on the road. Containing traffic congestion makes it easier to get to and from businesses, especially during key commuting times.
ATTRACTING NEW TALENT
Research suggests that younger talent — Millennials, Gen Z and beyond — consider easy access to public transit some of the most important criteria for settling in an area. By adding new bikeways, sidewalks and transit options, we can attract and retain the next generation of workers to Central Ohio. These new and improved transit options increase the size of our talent pool.
INCREASED BUSINESS
Similar-sized cities that have implemented mass transit see tremendous economic growth along connected areas. That’s because introducing a faster, more efficient way to get to businesses leads to increased foot traffic and economic prosperity.
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How will COTA’s plan to modernize public transportation impact Central Ohio’s workers? Read more about the plan and its value.