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The LinkUS Community Action Plan

As we prepare for increased population growth, the actions we take to address affordability, housing, transportation, and mobility infrastructure development will increasingly determine how successful this region can be. We know that changing historically fragmented and inequitable development patterns takes bold, deliberate action. It takes smart growth, planning and decision making. It takes our collective thoughts, insights, and efforts to move us from where we are today to a future anchored by aligned and connected communities that drive opportunity for all Central Ohio residents. It takes all of us to move us forward

Community Action Plan

Help us create awareness about Central Ohio’s growth and mobility initiative as we bring Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) to the region, create more walkable communities, expand access to opportunities and more.

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LinkUS in the Community

  • Images from the Experience Columbus AR Tour on 9/9/24, featuring the COTA bus and participants engaging with the augmented reality experience.
  • Images from the Experience Columbus AR Tour on 9/9/24, featuring the COTA bus and participants engaging with the augmented reality experience.
  • Images from the Experience Columbus AR Tour on 9/9/24, featuring the COTA bus and participants engaging with the augmented reality experience.
  • Images from the Experience Columbus AR Tour on 9/9/24, featuring the COTA bus and participants engaging with the augmented reality experience.
  • Images from the Experience Columbus AR Tour on 9/9/24, featuring the COTA bus and participants engaging with the augmented reality experience.
  • Images from the Experience Columbus AR Tour on 9/9/24, featuring the COTA bus and participants engaging with the augmented reality experience.
  • Images from the Experience Columbus AR Tour on 9/9/24, featuring the COTA bus and participants engaging with the augmented reality experience.
  • Images from the Experience Columbus AR Tour on 9/9/24, featuring the COTA bus and participants engaging with the augmented reality experience.
  • Images from the Experience Columbus AR Tour on 9/9/24, featuring the COTA bus and participants engaging with the augmented reality experience.
  • Images from the Experience Columbus AR Tour on 9/9/24, featuring the COTA bus and participants engaging with the augmented reality experience.
  • Images from the Experience Columbus AR Tour on 9/9/24, featuring the COTA bus and participants engaging with the augmented reality experience.
  • Images from the Experience Columbus AR Tour on 9/9/24, featuring the COTA bus and participants engaging with the augmented reality experience.
  • A series of images from the 10-year celebration of the Long Street Bridge, captured on 9/18/24 by Linkus. These photos highlight key moments and the vibrant atmosphere of the event, showcasing the bridge, attendees, and activities commemorating this milestone.
  • A series of images from the 10-year celebration of the Long Street Bridge, captured on 9/18/24 by Linkus. These photos highlight key moments and the vibrant atmosphere of the event, showcasing the bridge, attendees, and activities commemorating this milestone.
  • A series of images from the 10-year celebration of the Long Street Bridge, captured on 9/18/24 by Linkus. These photos highlight key moments and the vibrant atmosphere of the event, showcasing the bridge, attendees, and activities commemorating this milestone.
  • A series of images from the 10-year celebration of the Long Street Bridge, captured on 9/18/24 by Linkus. These photos highlight key moments and the vibrant atmosphere of the event, showcasing the bridge, attendees, and activities commemorating this milestone.
  • A series of images from the 10-year celebration of the Long Street Bridge, captured on 9/18/24 by Linkus. These photos highlight key moments and the vibrant atmosphere of the event, showcasing the bridge, attendees, and activities commemorating this milestone.
  • A series of images from the 10-year celebration of the Long Street Bridge, captured on 9/18/24 by Linkus. These photos highlight key moments and the vibrant atmosphere of the event, showcasing the bridge, attendees, and activities commemorating this milestone.
  • A series of images from the 10-year celebration of the Long Street Bridge, captured on 9/18/24 by Linkus. These photos highlight key moments and the vibrant atmosphere of the event, showcasing the bridge, attendees, and activities commemorating this milestone.
  • A series of images from the 10-year celebration of the Long Street Bridge, captured on 9/18/24 by Linkus. These photos highlight key moments and the vibrant atmosphere of the event, showcasing the bridge, attendees, and activities commemorating this milestone.
  • A series of images from the 10-year celebration of the Long Street Bridge, captured on 9/18/24 by Linkus. These photos highlight key moments and the vibrant atmosphere of the event, showcasing the bridge, attendees, and activities commemorating this milestone.
  • A series of images from the 10-year celebration of the Long Street Bridge, captured on 9/18/24 by Linkus. These photos highlight key moments and the vibrant atmosphere of the event, showcasing the bridge, attendees, and activities commemorating this milestone.
  • A series of images from the 10-year celebration of the Long Street Bridge, captured on 9/18/24 by Linkus. These photos highlight key moments and the vibrant atmosphere of the event, showcasing the bridge, attendees, and activities commemorating this milestone.
  • A series of images from the 10-year celebration of the Long Street Bridge, captured on 9/18/24 by Linkus. These photos highlight key moments and the vibrant atmosphere of the event, showcasing the bridge, attendees, and activities commemorating this milestone.
  • A series of images from the 10-year celebration of the Long Street Bridge, captured on 9/18/24 by Linkus. These photos highlight key moments and the vibrant atmosphere of the event, showcasing the bridge, attendees, and activities commemorating this milestone.
  • A series of images from the 10-year celebration of the Long Street Bridge, captured on 9/18/24 by Linkus. These photos highlight key moments and the vibrant atmosphere of the event, showcasing the bridge, attendees, and activities commemorating this milestone.
  • A series of images from the 10-year celebration of the Long Street Bridge, captured on 9/18/24 by Linkus. These photos highlight key moments and the vibrant atmosphere of the event, showcasing the bridge, attendees, and activities commemorating this milestone.

Featured Resources

General Fact Sheet
LinkUS Look Book
Community Action Plan – June 2022
Northwest Corridor Locally Preferred Alternative (LPA) Report – November 2022

Archive

General Fact Sheet
LinkUS Community Action Plan – June 2022

Full Document

LinkUS State of Mobility – June 2021

Full Document
Presentation

LinkUS Framework Strategy – June 2020

Full Document

Reports and Analysis

Phase 2
– Northwest Corridor LPA
– Round 2 Engagement Report – May, June, July, August 2022
– April Engagement Report – April 2022
– March Engagement Report – March 2022
– One Page Summary – March 2022
– Exhibit Boards – March 2022
– 3/22 Public Presentation
– 3/24 Public Presentation
– 3/29 Public Presentation
– 6/23 Public Presentation
– 6/29 Public Presentation

Mobility Study Phase 1 Summary Report – June 2021
– Executive Summary
– Full Report

Mobility Study Phase 1 Technical Memos – June 2021
– Active Transportation
– Active Transportation Appendix
– Environmental Constraints
– Environmental Constraints Appendix
– Knots
– Traffic and Travel Foundations
– Transit Alternatives
Alternatives Evaluation Compendium – February 2021
Foundations Report – June 2020

Public Engagement

Stakeholder Session – May 2021
– Presentation
– Video
Alternatives Feedback Report – March 2021
Open House Meeting Video 1 – February 2021
Open House Meeting Video 2 – February 2021
Stakeholder Session Overview Video Part One and Part Two
Community Sentiment Report – January 2021
Stakeholder Session Presentation – January 2021
Stakeholder Session Presentation – August 2020

Reports and Analysis

Locally Preferred Alternatives – August 2021
– West Broad Street
Public Engagement Plan Phase 1 Report – August 2021
High Capacity Transit Plan Technical Memorandum – May 2021
– Travel Demand 
– Capital Cost 
– Environmental Analysis
– Operating and Maintenance Costs
– Station Area Analysis
– Transportation and Parking Analysis
High Capacity Transit Plan Initial Screening – March 2021
Rapid Transit Evaluation Results (Fact Sheet) – March 2021
High Capacity Transit Plan Purpose and Need – February 2021

Section 106 documents

– Phase I Archaeological Survey
– Phase I Archeological Survey Addendum
– Section 106 Appendix Renderings
– Cultural Resources Report

Public Engagement

Public Meeting – June 2022
– Presentation
Spanish Translated Corridor Presentation
Somali Translated Corridor Presentation
Frequently Asked Questions
Stakeholder Meeting 4 – June 2021
– Presentation
– Video
Public Meeting – May 2021
– Presentation
– Video
Stakeholder Meeting 3 – April 2021
– Presentation
– Video
Stakeholder Meeting 2 – March 2021
– Presentation
– Video
Stakeholder Meeting 1 – February 2021
– Presentation
– Video
Learn & Inspire Session – February 2021
– Presentation
– Video

Reports and Analysis

Locally Preferred Alternatives – August 2021
– East Main Street
Public Engagement Plan Phase 1 Report – August 2021
High Capacity Transit Plan Technical Memorandum – May 2021
– Travel Demand 
– Capital Cost 
– Environmental Analysis
– Operating and Maintenance Costs
– Station Area Analysis
– Transportation and Parking Analysis
High Capacity Transit Plan Initial Screening – March 2021
Rapid Transit Evaluation Results (Fact Sheet) – March 2021
High Capacity Transit Plan Purpose and Need – February 2021

Public Engagement

Public Meeting – June 2022
– Presentation
Spanish Translated Corridor Presentation
Somali Translated Corridor Presentation
Frequently Asked Questions
Stakeholder Meeting 4 – June 2021
– Presentation
– Video
Public Meeting – May 2021
– Presentation
– Video
Stakeholder Meeting 3 – April 2021
– Presentation
– Video
Stakeholder Meeting 2 – March 2021
– Presentation
– Video
Stakeholder Meeting 1 – February 2021
– Presentation
– Video
Learn & Inspire Session – February 2021
– Presentation
– Video

Presentations

Meeting 6 Presentation – April 2022
Meeting 5 Presentation – March 2022
Meeting 5 Video – March 2022
Meeting 4 Presentation – December 2021
Meeting 4 Video – December 2021
Meeting 3 Presentation – October 2021
Meeting 3 Video – October 2021
Meeting 2 Presentation – September 2021
Meeting 2 Video – September 2021
Meeting 1 Presentation – August 2021
Meeting 1 Video – August 2021

Supporting Documents

Leadership Coalition Roster – October 2021
Leadership Coalition Press Release – August 2021

Meeting Videos
LinkUS Framework Strategy
Existing Aligned Effort Documents

In the News

COTA moving ahead with design of rapid bus routes for Dublin and elsewhere

Featured on The Columbus Dispatch The Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA) details plans for Bus Rapid Transit routes along the Northwest Corridor, linking Dublin with downtown Columbus. Follow the author on…

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Northwest Corridor Locally Preferred Alternative Adopted

The Northwest Corridor Locally Preferred Alternative (LPA) was recently adopted by the COTA Board of Trustees. Thank you to all residents, riders and stakeholders who helped us reach this exciting…

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Transit Designs

New transit stations along the LinkUS corridors will be a part of making the rapid transit experience quicker and easier for our residents and visitors. See the station concepts for yourself and leave your feedback below.

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