Getting Around

Whether you are a resident in search of commuting options or to get to Columbus attractions, or a visitor looking for ways to get around our popular capital city and growing region, these transportation alternatives are available. Find parking options here, too, for vehicles, bikes and scooters.

SHARED MOBILITY

The City of Columbus will launch a new shared mobility program soon, offering a diverse fleet of bikeshare and e-scooter devices.

• Offer for former CoGo members: Veo will offer 6 month memberships to VeoPlus to all qualifying former CoGo members (a $48 value). Riders can learn more and sign up here.

BIKING

With a growing bike network and the city’s Bike Plus Plan adopted to implement more bikeways over time, Columbus offers plenty of opportunity to get around by bicycle for recreation and commuting. On-road bike infrastructure, bike parking and other amenities are also available throughout the city.

For more information, visit our Biking Page.

In addition, the Central Ohio Greenways trail system has over 200 miles of multi-use paths connecting cyclists, runners and walkers to destinations throughout the region. For more information visit: CentralOhioGreenways.com.

COTA SERVICES

Riding public transit is easy, safe and convenient with the Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA).

• COTA Local Lines: Visit https://cota.com/riding-cota/how-to-ride/ for step-by-step instructions on how to ride COTA’s fixed route lines. Tools to help plan your trip include the Transit app or the Trip Planner button on COTA’s homepage.
  
  
• Bike 'n Bus: All COTA buses are equipped with bike racks that securely hold two bikes per rack and are available to all COTA passengers on a first-come, first-served basis.
  
  
• Park & Ride: COTA has 24 Park and Ride locations that take the hassle out of driving to work. Simply leave your car at one of the Park and Ride locations and let COTA do the driving. 

LATE NIGHT RIDESHARE ZONES

In the popular Short North Arts District, select locations along North High Street become no parking zones at midnight to allow for increased and predictable access to rideshare services for visitors. The rideshare zones are in Short North areas with the most late night activity.

A map of these locations is here.(PDF, 385KB)

COMMUTE

The Gohio Commute program through the Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission can help you find a smarter way to travel to work. Commuters and companies can explore resources for commuting options available in Central Ohio, such as ride matching, emergency ride home service and incentive campaigns.

EXPERIENCE COLUMBUS

Columbus is the 14th largest city in the U.S. and the fastest growing city in the Midwest. Visit Experience Columbus to learn what our capital city offers, from arts and entertainment, to a nationally recognized food scene, to professional and collegiate sports, unique neighborhoods and popular attractions.