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District Plans Mass Transit Partnership With COTA

Document date: Jul 26, 2026
Term: Effective for the 2027-2028 school year

What it covers

Columbus City Schools plans to replace most traditional high school bus transportation with mass transit options through the Central Ohio Transit Authority beginning in the 2027-2028 school year. The change is projected to reduce costs by $4.8 million, with a detailed implementation plan to be developed for Board approval.

Who holds it

Central Ohio Transit Authority holds this transportation contract with Columbus City Schools District. Its other public contracts on record include work for City of Columbus and Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission.

What happens next

Term as filed: Effective for the 2027-2028 school year.

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Contract details

Contract type: Transportation
Document date: July 26, 2026
Term: Effective for the 2027-2028 school year
Vendor: Central Ohio Transit Authority
Agency: Columbus City Schools District
Source document: Columbus City Schools Resolution To Reduce Student Transportation to State Minimum Requirements and Provide Mass Transit Passes for Students in Grades Nine Through Twelve 2027-01-31 (Resolution)

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Questions about this contract

Who was awarded the transportation contract by Columbus City Schools District?

Central Ohio Transit Authority was awarded this transportation contract by Columbus City Schools District, as recorded on July 26, 2026.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Transportation contract, documented as a resolution record.

Where was this contract approved?

This contract appears in Columbus City Schools Resolution To Reduce Student Transportation to State Minimum Requirements and Provide Mass Transit Passes for Students in Grades Nine Through Twelve 2027-01-31 (Resolution), dated July 26, 2026 from Columbus City Schools District. Civic IQ extracts contract records directly from agency meeting documents and solicitations.

What other contracts does Central Ohio Transit Authority hold?

Central Ohio Transit Authority may hold additional government contracts. View their full contract history, the agencies they serve, and total tracked spend on their Civic IQ vendor profile.

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