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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. :)

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Please join us, Sunday, November 16 from 1-2pm at Washington Gladden Park for World Day of Remembrance to remember all people killed and injured on our roads.
flyer WORLD DAY OF REMEMBRANCE FOR ROAD TRAFFIC VICTIMS IN THE U.S. UNITED NATIONS SAVE THE DATE! November 16, 2025, 1-2 pm. Washington Gladden Park, NE corner of Broad Street at Cleveland Ave. At WDoR We: • Remember all people killed and seriously injured on our roads, streets and highways, and hear their and/or their loved one's stories. • Honor the crucial work of the emergency services. • Promote proven strategies to immediately end road traffic deaths and serious injuries, including safer road design. • Advance better support for road traffic victims and victim families. We welcome your traffic crash story: gptornes@gmail.com https://www.facebook.com/SafeStreetsColumbus/
November 12, 2025 at 5:07 PM
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Join us this Tuesday, 11/11 at 7pm at the Main Library for our November meeting. We’ll go over the recent election results and talk about what they mean for Columbus. After that, we’ll break into groups to do some planning for 2026!
Transit Columbus November 2025 Meeting flyer on a purple background with a dark purple grid pattern. The flyer reads: November Meeting. November 11, 7:00-8:30pm, Main Library, Meeting Room 1A. All are welcome. Transit Columbus November 2025 Meeting flyer on a purple background with a dark purple grid pattern. There is a dark purple bubble with white text that reads “Agenda.” In an off-white box below, bulleted text reads: “Welcome and intro; Election debrief; 2026 Strategic planning - as a group, we will discuss what we want to see and do as an organization next year. Please join us!” There is a Transit Columbus logo in the bottom right corner of the flyer.
November 10, 2025 at 12:41 AM
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We have a few prizes and treats, plus one lucky winner will get the new book from @thewaroncars.bsky.social

Let’s reimagine streets for people, not cars.
LIFE AFTER CARS FREEING OURSELVES FROM THE TYRANNY OF THE AUTOMOBILE SARAH GOODYEAR DOUG GORDON HOSTS OF THE WAR •CARS PODCAST ANO AARON NAPARSTEK
October 24, 2025 at 3:06 PM
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Last Open Streets event this Sunday on High Street from Long to Town!
(10/26, noon - 4pm)

Walk, bike, or roll downtown to play in the street with us. Wear a costume and stop by the Transit Columbus tent to enter our costume contest. 👻
ghost wearing sunglasses COSTUME CONTEST AT OPEN STREETS October 26 noon to 4pm Broad and High Visit the Transit Columbus tent in costume to enter and win prizes!
October 24, 2025 at 3:06 PM
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Afterwards, we’ll talk about our Complete Streets policy advocacy and the results of our action at the hearing on October 2nd, and end with the prize drawing for Week Without Driving BINGO! See you there. :)
Transit Columbus October 2025 Meeting flyer on a seafoam green background with a white grid pattern. There is an off-white bubble with purple text that reads “Agenda.” In an off-white box below, bulleted text reads: “Intro & Welcome, COTA Updates, Introducing Dorinda McCombs, LinkUs progress report with Patrick Harris, Complete Streets: Update and Advocacy Results, WWD Bingo drawing!” There is a Transit Columbus logo in the bottom right corner of the flyer.
October 11, 2025 at 8:10 PM
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We’ll be joined by COTA’s new Chief LinkUS officer, Dorinda McCombs and Chief External Relations Officer, Patrick Harris to talk about what COTA is doing to ensure that LinkUS is successful.
Transit Columbus October 2025 Meeting flyer on a seafoam green background with a white grid pattern. At the top is a photo of Dorinda McCombs, a Black woman with sleek black hair in a ponytail. She is wearing red lipstick and a plaid blazer. Below is an off-white bubble with purple text that reads, “Introducing Dorinda McCombs, the new Chief LinkUS officer at COTA. Dorinda will join our Oct 14th meeting to talk about what COTA is doing to ensure successful LinkUS implementation.”
October 11, 2025 at 8:10 PM
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We’re in Room 2B this month! Join us this Tuesday, 10/14 at 7pm at the Main Library.
Transit Columbus October 2025 Meeting flyer on a seafoam green background with a white grid pattern. The flyer reads: October Meeting. October 14, 7:00-8:30pm, Main Library, Meeting Room 2B. All are welcome.
October 11, 2025 at 8:10 PM
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Two things you can do ⬇️

Link for template: docs.google.com/document/d/1a70EtyEfZqM1Cvo-x2T8IKSfAwP6wELhJ1QdNpz4vrw/edit?usp=sharing
HERE'S WHAT YOU CAN DO: • Attend the hearing Thursday, October 2 at 5pm at city hall. Wear a bike helmet if you have on to show your support for our proposed changes. • Submit written testimony (template available - link in bio) or sign up for in-person testimony by emailing ASLemus@columbus.gov before noon on Oct. 2.
October 2, 2025 at 12:13 AM
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Good evening for enjoying the sky and sights along the Olentangy Trail 😌

#WeekWithoutDriving
mural on a building along trail mural next to trail fence with river in background blue sky and osu campus
September 30, 2025 at 11:21 PM
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Hey y’all 👋 Trevin here from the TC board. Tonight was the perfect night for a bike ride to get tacos and visit friends.

#WeekWithoutDriving
Bearded man smiling in a Tigers Tshirt and bike helmet
September 30, 2025 at 11:16 PM
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See y’all downtown today! If you see a @transitcolumbus.org volunteer in a yellow vest, say hi! 👋
a sunny high street downtown columbus with a bus on the side
September 28, 2025 at 3:46 PM
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when it’s almost spooky season
Greaphic with text at the top that says “CARS are FUCKING Dumb REPLACE CARS WITH BATS.” below the text are four overhead views of three lane roads. one shows all three lanes filled with cars. one demonstrates the efficiency of buses by showing that one bus full of people only takes one small part of one lane. the third shows how little space roughly 50 people would take up if standing on the same road. and last view shows a road full of bats.
September 27, 2025 at 10:19 PM
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Join us this Sunday for another Open Streets event!
people skating on an open street UnderCurrent: Walk, Roll, and Play Sunday, September 28, 2025 12 pm - 4 pm High & Gay Streets, Downtown Columbus Join us in the streets for a FREE celebration of all things community and alternative transit! Enjoy the Roll Lane, food trucks, music, activities and more.
September 26, 2025 at 10:25 PM
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This month we'll give updates on Complete Streets, bike and pedestrian forums, and more. Plus we'll share some details about how to get engaged with some exciting upcoming events. Check out the calendar for storytelling in transit training opportunities next week.

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Agenda • Intro & welcome • Updates • Columbus bike and pedestrian forum • Complete Streets • Week Without Driving • Mobility Justice Advocacy Summit TRANSIT COLUMBUS
September 5, 2025 at 7:25 PM
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Join us for our monthly meeting - Tuesday, September 9th at 7pm in Meeting Room 1A at the Main Library on Grant. All are welcome; no prior knowledge or advocacy experience needed!
Transit Columbus flyer on yellow background September Meeting September 9 7:00-8:30pm Main Library Room 1A All are welcome!
September 5, 2025 at 7:23 PM
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TC volunteers came out to support today’s Open Streets event! Loved seeing so many familiar faces, meeting new folks, and getting to enjoy the space for people, not cars.

The next Open Streets events will be Sunday, September 28 from 12-4 and Sunday, October 26 from 11-4. See you there!
a group of six Transit Columbus volunteers wearing high-visibility vests. they’re standing next to a sandwich-board sign at the entrance to the Open Streets event in downtown Columbus, OH. the sign reads “Welcome to Open Streets” and points to a “toll lane” on the right and a “stroll lane” on the left.
August 24, 2025 at 9:03 PM
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This month we’ll give updates on bike lanes, street safety projects, and other improvements by the city of Columbus. Plus we’ll share some details about how to get engaged with some exciting upcoming events. Looking forward to seeing you all!
Transit Columbus March 2025 Meeting flyer on a dark purple background with a lighter purple grid pattern. There is a pink bubble with white text that reads “Agenda.” In an off-white box below, bulleted text reads: “Infrastructure Updates: E Broad St pilot, Indianola road diet + bike lanes, Fourth St bike lanes, Intersection improvements. Get involved with events: Open Streets, War on Cars” There is a Transit Columbus logo in the bottom right corner of the flyer.
August 11, 2025 at 9:19 PM
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Join us for our monthly meeting this Tuesday, August 12 at 7pm - Meeting Room 1A at the Main Library on Grant. All are welcome–no prior knowledge or advocacy experience needed.
Transit Columbus August 2025 Meeting flyer on a dark purple background with a lighter purple grid pattern. The flyer reads: August Meeting. August 12, 7:00-8:30pm, Main Library, Meeting Room 1A. All are welcome.
August 11, 2025 at 9:19 PM
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This report also identifies key policy levers to shift transportation investments away from highway spending at the state level. climateandcommunity.org/research/let...
States can pursue a 5-pillar strategy to diversify transportation options: 1. Balance funding to support more freedom of transportation choices. 2. Connect climate goals and transportation planning. 3. Re-orient project planning, design & permitting to prioritize projects that reduce VMT, improve safety, improve transit, and serve disadvantaged communities. 4. Level the playing field by realigning incentives for individuals to use socially beneficial transportation options. 5. Transform institutional structures, culture & capacity to favor diversified transportation.
July 22, 2025 at 7:25 PM
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Excellent new report by @cplusc.bsky.social that shows what could happen if we shifted $1 billion from highways to transit.

climateandcommunity.org/research/let...
Annual benefits of shifting $1 billion from highway expansion to transit: 1,808,500,000 reduced vehicle miles traveled 24 lives saved 1,400 injuries avoided 622,000 tons of CO2 equivalent emissions eliminated 170 tons of air pollutants (NOx, PM2.5, VOC) eliminated $188,150,000 Savings in reduced traffic delays $26,101,000 reduced road maintenance costs
July 22, 2025 at 7:25 PM
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All COTA fixed route service (the regular COTA bus routes) will go to midnight on July 3 for Red, White, and Boom. More details at www.cota.com/boom/
COTA graphic from instagram. HOLIDAY WEEKEND Service JULY 3 Fixed-Route Lines 5 a.m.-Midnight JULY 4 COTA//Plus Westerville 8 p.m.-Midnight COTA//Plus Grove City 7-11 p.m.
June 29, 2025 at 1:38 PM
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Due to the ongoing heat advisory, COTA buses are free through Friday.
orange and yellow graphic from COTA that says: All fares waved during heat advisory. STAY COOL & RIDE FREE
June 26, 2025 at 12:39 PM
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COTA has extended their free fare through Wednesday to ensure that folks have a place to stay cool during the heat advisory.
orange and yellow graphic from COTA that says: EXTENDED THROUGH WEDNESDAY. All fares waved during heat advisory. STAY COOL & RIDE FREE
June 24, 2025 at 12:49 PM
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Due to the heat advisory, COTA buses are free tomorrow through Tuesday.
orange and yellow graphic from COTA that says: All fares waved during heat advisory. STAY COOL & RIDE FREE
June 21, 2025 at 8:33 PM
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Finally, we’ll review progress on our 2025 Campaigns and Priorities and discuss the best ways for folks to get involved. Looking forward to seeing you all on Tuesday!
Transit Columbus May 2025 Meeting flyer on a seafoam green background with a white grid pattern. The flyer reads: May Meeting. May 13, 7:00-8:30pm, Main Library, Meeting Room 1A. All are welcome. Transit Columbus May 2025 Meeting flyer on a seafoam green background with a white grid pattern. There is a white bubble with purple text that reads “Agenda.” In an off-white box below, bulleted text reads: “Intro & welcome, Updates (Primary election, Housing bond package, PPT training debrief), 2025 TC Campaigns + Ways to Get Involved (Zero fare COTA, LinkUs + BikePlus). There is a Transit Columbus logo in the bottom right corner of the flyer.
May 11, 2025 at 8:12 PM