West Broad Street Bus Rapid Transit Project Profile: FY 2024 Annual Report
The Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA) proposes to implement bus rapid transit (BRT) on the 8.5mile West Broad Street corridor between downtown Columbus and Prairie Township. The project is intended to serve 16 stations and operate in a combination of dedicated center and curbside guideways, as well as sections in mixed traffic. The project is expected to feature specially branded zero-emission or electric vehicles, near-level boarding at stations, off-board fare collection, complete streets improvements, transit signal priority, improved station amenities with enhanced safety and security, and increased transit service.