Preparing for Sustainable Growth

Expanded services and pathway improvements

Central Ohio is one of the fastest-growing regions in the country. According to projections from the Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission, the current population of nearly 1 million residents will increase to more than 3 million by 2050. In preparation for the anticipated growth, the Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA) has proposed COTA LinkUS, a plan to improve mobility throughout the region sustainably, Westerville included.

COTA LinkUS involves investing in sidewalks, bikeways and trails and improving pedestrian safety to support more walkable communities. The plan also aims to increase COTA service by 45% through more reliable and expanded public transit connections.

The implementation could occur between 2025 and 2050 depending on funding, technical analysis and public input. Visit www.westerville.org/cotalinkus for updates.

Proposed Service Improvements for Westerville

Bikes, Sidewalks and Trails

• Sidewalks and shared-use paths in the Brooksedge area

• Hanby Park Trail connector to Uptown Westerville

• Dempsey Road shared-use path between I-270 and Sunbury Road

Bus Service

• More frequent weekend service on line 102 (to run every 30 minutes)

• Late-night service on CMAX on Cleveland Avenue