Transit Columbus

@transitcolumbus.org

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fighting for better transit for all. grassroots, volunteer run. meetings at the main library on the 2nd tuesday of every month. open to everybody. https://linktr.ee/transitcolumbus

Book discussion: "No Shortcuts" by Jane F. McAlevey — Wed., July 29, 7:00 PM, Main Library Meeting Room 3B; illustrated book cover shown with a colorful bookshelf border.
Cost comparison showing one 2026 FIFA World Cup final resale ticket priced $13,293.06 could instead buy 2,954 daily COTA transit passes, illustrated with a ticket detail and a phone tapping a COTA fare reader.
A small group of people in a classroom workshop talking and taking notes—one wearing a mask and writing, another using a laptop—backpacks and a helmet nearby, with other small groups and discussion happening in the background.
Poster titled "Let's build a parklet!" showing three labeled design iterations with diagrams, a colorful checkered ballot box and signs on a table inviting visitors to vote for their favorite design.
Bright yellow poster announcing "OUR CITY, OUR SAY — PETITIONS DUE!" in large black type, dotted background, with Transit Columbus logo at bottom left and an "Our City Our Say" megaphone logo at bottom right.
An image of two people a top of the Empire State building with a black flag unfurled beneath them. The flag has been edited to read "fast free buses for Columbus"
A hand holds the book "No Shortcuts: Organizing for Power in the New Gilded Age" by Jane F. McAlevey. The background is a city sidewalk, with the Prologue Bookshop storefront in the background.
Transit Columbus July 2026 Meeting flyer that reads: July Meeting. Tuesday July 14, 7:00-8:30pm, Main Library, Meeting Room 1A. All are welcome.
Text on a black background reads, "Someone you know is gay, lesbian, bi, trans," with respective pride flags. Someoen you know rides COTA with COTA colors. Maybe even someone you love. "Think before you speak hate."
Bold text reads "Who are we?" followed by a description "we are a grassroots community-led advocacy group focused on better transit for all" Images show a bicycle, a bus, and pedestrians.
Colorful poster for Transit Columbus volunteer event at Comfest. Features vibrant flowers, dates June 26-28, shifts, location at Goodale Park.
Event notice for 'June Meeting' in purple rounded rectangles on black grid background. Details: Tuesday, June 9, 7-8:30pm at Main Library, Room 1A. 'All are welcome!'
Colorful book spines form a border against a purple background. In the center, a teal banner reads "Join Our Book Club!" in bold black text.
Sign-up info with QR codes for training and volunteering. Abstract floral patterns in blue, red, yellow beneath, adding a vibrant touch.
"Volunteer signup infographic titled 'How?' with colorful flower-like icons. Steps include a training session and volunteering slot. Notes outline volunteer age requirements, bus fare coverage, and earning potential. Bright, engaging design.
Volunteer poster for Columbus Arts Fest. Bold text on purple background with colorful semicircles and arrows. Encourages supporting Transit Columbus.
Image with a purple background featuring text promoting public oversight in Columbus transportation. Highlights include "A policy alone won't save lives" in bold colors. The transportation and pedestrian commission still has not been reactivated despite existing in city code. Columbus residents deserve meaningful public oversight and accountability on transportation decisions.
Alt text: "Purple background with 'Transit Columbus' logo. Text: 'So what does the ordinance actually do?' Codifies complete streets policies into city code. Requires annaul policy review by the Department of Public Service. Requires updates based on national best practices. Centers safety for all users and all abilities.
Purple graphic with text. This movement started with grief and outrage. Following a rise in pedestrian and cyclist deaths in 2023-24, Columbus advocates demanded safer streets and accountability from city leaders. Image of a white ghost bike as a memorial.
Text on a purple background reads, "Thanks to advocates, Columbus just passed a Complete Streets policy," with bright colors conveying a tone of celebration.
Millennial PR TEAM / GEN Z Social team two COTA electric buses text for millennial: Thanks to the LinkUS initiative, COTA is providing more service and more frequency to get you where you're going. With new Tap-to-pay option, it's never been easier to ride the bus. Gen Z: COTAMAXXING (the bus has ✨ emoji around it)
Yellow and black poster for "Ride of Silence." Honors cyclists killed or injured. Event on May 20, 2026, in Columbus. Free to join, QR code for registration.
Text reads: help shape cota's future! Short-range transit plan. Help determine the future of public transit in Columbus! Your voice is needed in COTA's Short range transit plan for 2027-2031. Share your ghtoughts on transit improvements at one of the local meetings. A paint splash has been added on with the text "Survey Open through Monday 5/18". There is a link to Cota.com/SRTP
A diverse group of people smiles and poses in front of a "Columbus Metropolitan Club" backdrop. They wear business casual attire, exuding a friendly atmosphere.
A man and woman on stage presenting to an audience, with a screen showing a bus and the text "WE ♥ COTA."
Alt text: "Event flyer titled 'Join Us on Our Ride!' Details a bike ride starting at 8:00 AM on Hudson/Summit St. Route follows Summit St bike lane to 1st Ave, pauses at 1st Ave/High St at 8:20 AM, continues down Park St to Front St, ending at 8:30 AM at Front/Gay St with refreshments. Includes map with marked route. Organized by Transit Columbus."
Promotional poster with bold text: "Bike to Work with Us!" in white, yellow, and teal on a purple background. Illustrated bike silhouette and abstract stars. Date: Wednesday, May 13th. Transit Columbus logo with arrows at the bottom.
A photo of a COTA bus with a may meeting headline. The text reads representatives from COTA will join us to share information on the short range transit plan for 2027 to 2031. After the presentation we will break into groups or questions and feedback.
Transit Columbus May 2026 Meeting flyer that reads: April Meeting. Tuesday May 12, 7:00-8:30pm, Main Library, Meeting Room 1A. All are welcome.
Bold text "When & Where?" at top, followed by May events. Downtown: May 9 (10 am), 13 (6 pm) at COTA HQ. Hilltop: May 16 (10 am), 20 (5:30pm) at Glenwood Rec Center. Transit Columbus logo at bottom.
Poster promoting public meetings for the West Broad Street Transit-Oriented Development Study. Features a bus image and bold text urging participation.
An old World War II Propaganda poster that shows a man loading a large artillery shell into a gun. The caption is "Man the guns! Join [The War on Cars]"]
A promotional graphic for "Life After Cars: Reimagining Cities for people" on Wednesday, April 29 at 11:30 am at the National Veterans Memorial and Museum or free livestream online. The flyer contains ticket information and guest information. The guests are Sarah Goodyear and Doug Gordon, hosts of the War on Cars podcast, Devayani Puranik, the Mobility Development Program Director from COTA, and D'Laveance Bert-Sims, Transit Columbus Board Member.
Sarah Goodyear and Doug Gordon stand side by side smiling.
The famed "hell is real" sign along 71 South in Ohio. The War on Cars Logo has been photoshopped on top of the word Hell.
The war on cars logo rises ominously above the Columbus skyline
A picture of a cat walking away from a table with a tablecloth that reads "transit Columbus"
A picture of a chalk board. It says private. Then guest: life after cars, time: 7 pm.
War on Cars Week! Monday, April 27 – Wednesday, April 29 1) Monday, april 27 @ 7:00pm. Meet & Greet with Sarah Goodyear & Doug Gordon from the War on Cars podcast. Registration required. 2) tuesday, april 28 @ 6:30pm “Life After Cars” discussion + Q&A with Sarah Goodyear and Doug Gordon. 1871 N High St, Columbus, OH 43210 3) WEDNESDAY, april 29 @ 11:30AM “Life After Cars” Panel with Columbus Metropolitan Club 300 W Broad St, Columbus, OH 43215 (or livestream online)
Promotional graphic for "Life After Cars" event featuring Sarah Goodyear and Doug Gordon Hosts of the War on Cars Podcast. Tues, April 28, 630pm, 1871 N High St. The graphic has photos of Sarah and Doug, and panaelists Stevie Pasamonte (Transit Columbus), Lourdes Barroso de Padilla (Columbus City Council) and Walker Evans (Columbus Underground co-founder). It also has the logos of The Ohio State University Center for Urban and Regional Analysis, Spin, and Transit Columbus.
The famous Oscar selfie featuring: Bradley Cooper, Ellen DeGeneres, Angelina Jolie, Jennifer Lawrence, Jared Leto, Lupita Nyong'o, Brad Pitt, Julia Roberts, Kevin Spacey, Meryl Streep, Channing Tatum, and Peter Nyong'o. Kevin Spacey's face has been obscured by the War on Cars Logo. Sarah Goodyear and Doug Gordon from the War on Cars have also been photoshopped into the photo.
Exclusive! Meet + Greet with Doug and Sarah from the War on Cars Podcast! Monday, April 27th, 7-8:30 pm. Transit Columbus
Text reads: help shape cota's future! Short-range transit plan. Help determine the future of public transit in Columbus! Your voice is needed in COTA's Short range transit plan for 2027-2031. Share your ghtoughts on transit improvements at one of the local meetings.
Promotional graphic for "Life After Cars" event featuring Sarah Goodyear and Doug Gordon Hosts of the War on Cars Podcast. Tues, April 28, 630pm, 1871 N High St. The graphic has photos of Sarah and Doug, their book Life After Cars, and the logos of The Ohio State University Center for Urban and Regional Analysis, Spin, and Transit Columbus.
Parody book cover mimicking "Goodnight Moon." It features a green room with a red-striped curtain, a window with stars, and a fireplace. Signs with "The War on Cars" replace usual objects. The tone is humorous and satirical.
Flyer for Earth Day Columbus. Text: "Visit Us at Earth Day Columbus, Sunday, April 26, 11AM-7PM at Scioto Audubon Metro Park. 400 W Whittier St." Background shows green leaves.
Promotional graphic for "Life After Cars" event featuring Sarah Goodyear and Doug Gordon Hosts of the War on Cars Podcast. Tues, April 28, 630pm, 1871 N High St. The graphic has photos of Sarah and Doug, their book Life After Cars, and the logos of The Ohio State University Center for Urban and Regional Analysis, Spin, and Transit Columbus.
Troy and Vanessa from High School Musical stand in a school hallway. He puts a necklace around her neck. She turns to him and says "T as in [THE WAR ON CARS]. He respons uncertain "Well, I...yeah." Tone: playful.
Exclusive! Meet + Greet with Doug and Sarah from the War on Cars Podcast! Monday, April 27th, 7-8:30 pm. Transit Columbus
Vintage poster features a stern soldier in a helmet. Text reads, "Have you REALLY tried to save gas by getting into [THE WAR ON CARS LOGO] Club?
Promotional graphic for "Life After Cars" event featuring Sarah Goodyear and Doug Gordon Hosts of the War on Cars Podcast. Tues, April 28, 630pm, 1871 N High St. The graphic has photos of Sarah and Doug, their book Life After Cars, and the logos of The Ohio State University Center for Urban and Regional Analysis, Spin, and Transit Columbus.
A photo of the American flag on the moon with an astronaut in the image. The flag has been photoshopped over by the War on Cars Logo.
"Colorful Earth Day poster with 'Represent Transit Columbus at Earth Day' text, with icons of a globe, orbited by a bus, scooter, pedestrians and a bike. Volunteers needed to educate attendees about Transit Columbus, how alternative modes of transit can benefit our climate, and encourage people to get involved with our organization. Available shifts: 9:30 AM-12:00 PM (set up) 12:00 PM-2:30 PM 2:30 PM-5:00 PM 5:00 PM-7:30 PM (teardown) Sign up via our form!
"Colorful Earth Day poster with 'Volunteers Needed' text, with icons of a globe, orbited by a bus, scooter, pedestrians and a bike. The event is Sunday April 26 from 11AM-7PM at Scioto Audobon Metropark. The logos of Earth Day Columbus and Transit Columbus are displayed.
A parody movie poster titled "Trains" features a red car floating above water, with an Amtrak train lurking below ominiously. The tone is humorous and satirical and parodies the Jaws poster of a shark about to eat a woman swimming. The text contains details regarding the Life After Cars event on 4/28 at 6:30 pm at 1871 N. High St.
A parody movie poster titled "Scooters" features a red car floating above water, with an orange scooter lurking below ominiously. The tone is humorous and satirical and parodies the Jaws poster of a shark about to eat a woman swimming. The text contains details regarding the Life After Cars event on 4/28 at 6:30 pm at 1871 N. High St.
A parody movie poster titled "Buses" features a red car floating above water, with a bus lurking below ominiously. The tone is humorous and satirical and parodies the Jaws poster of a shark about to eat a woman swimming. The text contains details regarding the Life After Cars event on 4/28 at 6:30 pm at 1871 N. High St.