COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Central Ohio Transit Authority launched Line 30 on September 7, 2026, establishing a new fixed bus route that connects Hilliard to Downtown Columbus.

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The newly introduced route operates every 30 minutes, seven days a week. Line 30 provides direct service connecting Downtown Columbus, Ohio State University, Upper Arlington, and Hilliard. The service expansion is intended to help central Ohio residents reach jobs, educational facilities, healthcare services, shopping areas, and recreational sites.

The addition of Line 30 is part of LinkUS, central Ohio’s transportation and community development plan. The LinkUS initiative focuses on delivering faster and more reliable transit, expanding safe bike and pedestrian corridors, and creating walkable neighborhoods. The Central Ohio Transit Authority plans to expand its total bus services by 45% by 2050.

Local transit users described the new line as a welcome addition for commuting and managing daily routines. Rider Salon Ruth shared that public transit serves as an important resource for carrying groceries home and accessing work locations, while helping to make local transit infrastructure less car-focused.

Rider Andre Williamson pointed out the cost advantages of public buses compared to private transportation. Williamson explained that he previously spent about $30 per night using rideshare services to return home, whereas riding the bus costs $2. He added that transit riders come from diverse backgrounds and income levels to commute between communities such as Hilliard, Downtown Columbus, and Canal Winchester.

Source: NBC4 Columbus — Original report

Wararka Af-Soomaaliga

COTA oo Billaabay Line 30 oo Isku Xiraya Hilliard iyo Columbus

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Haya’dda Gaadiidka ee Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA) ayaa September 7, 2026, si rasmi ah u daah-furtay khadka Line 30, oo ah dariiq cusub oo bas oo si toos ah u isku xiraya magaalada Hilliard iyo bartamaha Columbus.

Khadkan cusub ayaa shaqayn doona 30 daqiiqo kasta, toddobada maalmood ee toddobaadka. Line 30 wuxuu si toos ah u dhex marayaa Downtown Columbus, Jaamacadda Ohio State University, Upper Arlington, iyo Hilliard. Adeeggan cusub ayaa loogu talagalay inuu dadka deegaanka u fududeeyo inay si mug leh u gaaraan goobaha shaqada, xarunta waxbarashada, adeegyada caafimaadka, goobaha dukaamaysiga, iyo meaha lagu nasado.

Ballaarinta adeeggan ayaa qayb ka ah qorshaha LinkUS, oo ah barnaamijka gaadiidka iyo horumarinta bulshada ee bartamaha Ohio. Qorshaha LinkUS ayaa u xilsaaran dhisidda gaadiid dadweyne oo ka harqood badan oo ka kalsooni badan, ballaarinaya dariiqyada xallalinta ah ee baaskiilada iyo socodlaha, iyo dhisidda bulshooyin si fudud loogu dhex lugayn karo. COTA waxay doonaysaa inay adeegyadeeda basaska ku kordhiso 45% marka la gaaro sannadka 2050.

Dadka adeegsada basaska ayaa soo dhoweeyay dariiqan cusub. Salon Ruth, oo ka mid ah rakaabka, ayaa sheegtay in gaadiidka dadweynuhu uu ka caawiyo gaaritaanka goobaha shaqada iyo soo dukaamaysiga, isagoo caawinaya in magaaladu ay ka leexato ku tiirsanaanta gaadiidka gaarka ah.

Sidoo kale, Andre Williamson oo isna baska raaca ayaa xusay in baska uu ka racheapgsan yahay gaadiidka gaarka loo leeyahay. Williamson wuxuu sheegay inuu horey u bixin jiray illaa $30 habeenkiiba markii uu adeegsan jiray gaadiidka ride-share-ka ah, halka baska uu hadda ku raaco $2 oo kaliya. Wuxuu intaas ku daray in dadka baska raaca ay yihiin kuwo ka kala yimid heerar kala duwan oo bulshada ah oo u safra degmooyinka sida Hilliard, Downtown Columbus, iyo Canal Winchester.

Xigasho: NBC4 Columbus