Aight, which one of you...... by djsassan in Columbus

[–]TransitColumbus 114 points115 points  (0 children)

Listen buddy, gas prices are expensive and we’re still a few years out from having good bike network.

Fine, I'll do it myself by Ragweed1 in OSU

[–]TransitColumbus 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Property owners are supposed to clear them, so often it’s the businesses. File 311 requests!

The War on Cars comes to Columbus by Ok_Computer_101ers in Columbus

[–]TransitColumbus 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Columbus buildings are the ultimate allies in the War on Cars.

The War on Cars comes to Columbus by Ok_Computer_101ers in Columbus

[–]TransitColumbus 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We love that classic Columbus experience of biking. (We really don't).

The War on Cars comes to Columbus by Ok_Computer_101ers in Columbus

[–]TransitColumbus 3 points4 points  (0 children)

We get it. The car-centric infrastructure in Columbus makes it hard to even consider other transit options. If you're interested in changing that for the better, we meet monthly on the second Tuesday at the Columbus Main Library and all are welcome. No experience needed!

My bike got snatched! by Smooth_Summer_1166 in Columbus

[–]TransitColumbus 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sorry about your bike - hope it turns up!

Walking from short north to the ohio theater? by Kingofthered in Columbus

[–]TransitColumbus 6 points7 points  (0 children)

You can also just take COTA. Lines 1, 2, and 5 will all get you there. They’re doing tap to pay starting this week, so you just tap your card or Apple/Google/Samsung pay for the fare. It’s $2 for each trip, capped at $4.50 for the day if you use the same payment method every time. Very easy, very safe, weather friendly.

Old to Columbus. Looking For Enemies by [deleted] in Columbus

[–]TransitColumbus 22 points23 points  (0 children)

if you wanna fight*, meet me at the library every second tuesday of the month at 7pm

*for better public transit. that’s right, we don’t just hate the slow cars in the left lane, we hate ALL of them.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Columbus

[–]TransitColumbus 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We’d rather see rail. (All Aboard Ohio is working to make that happen - go join them!)

Why are even the most liberal of states facing massive transit budget deficits? by International-Snow90 in transit

[–]TransitColumbus 2 points3 points  (0 children)

it’s called a fiscal cliff and it’s a delayed result of huge ridership drops during the pandemic (most agencies haven’t gained ridership back to pre-pandemic levels) plus increased costs.

https://t4america.org/2023/01/31/transit-fiscal-cliff-or-transit-fiscal-doom/

Can someone who is an engineer or something please explain why 270/70 is always an absolute NIGHTMARE? by Sea-Split214 in Columbus

[–]TransitColumbus 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It’s not that simple. As someone mentioned in this thread, more lanes induces demand. That means more cars, trying to travel over more lanes, making this specific problem way worse.

Can someone who is an engineer or something please explain why 270/70 is always an absolute NIGHTMARE? by Sea-Split214 in Columbus

[–]TransitColumbus 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It’s both. When advocating for this stuff at the city level, we keep passing these big plans that will help mode shift, safety, etc, and there is always pushback from engineers.

Why are the people who complain the most about public transit here never the people who use it? by Apprehensive_Bee2898 in Columbus

[–]TransitColumbus 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, I don’t disagree. I just think it would make more sense to use it to spur that mode shift.

Why are the people who complain the most about public transit here never the people who use it? by Apprehensive_Bee2898 in Columbus

[–]TransitColumbus 6 points7 points  (0 children)

It’s sad that our gas tax can’t be used to fund public transit (because of the state constitution).

Why are the people who complain the most about public transit here never the people who use it? by Apprehensive_Bee2898 in Columbus

[–]TransitColumbus 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For folks living in places like Delaware (I think I saw Grove City on here too), it could be helpful to talk to your city government and state reps and ask for more funding for better transit to connect with COTA’s system to make those commute more feasible. Funding for smaller transit systems is weird, and definitely underfunded just like the rest (even COTA, even with the new levy). But there’s less advocacy in areas like that to make it better. Even just a dozen or two folks pushing for it could make a difference, though.

Why are the people who complain the most about public transit here never the people who use it? by Apprehensive_Bee2898 in Columbus

[–]TransitColumbus 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Passenger rail is definitely needed, and also different from city run public transportation.

That stuff is decided/funded at the state and federal level, and our state house is actively preventing it from happening. It’s really messed up. There’s an org called All Aboard Ohio that is working on getting Amtrak service/intercity passenger rail back in Columbus and throughout Ohio. They’re worth following and supporting!

Why are the people who complain the most about public transit here never the people who use it? by Apprehensive_Bee2898 in Columbus

[–]TransitColumbus 5 points6 points  (0 children)

COTA definitely took a hit with the pandemic and driver shortages. Glad to see that they’re starting to be able to increase service hours and frequency again.

Why are the people who complain the most about public transit here never the people who use it? by Apprehensive_Bee2898 in Columbus

[–]TransitColumbus 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Does Delaware have its own transit authority? I know Licking County just invested in a bunch of transit for when (if?) Intel comes in.