New COTA Bus Line to Link OSU with Upper Arlington, Hilliard, and Dublin by 2026
Columbus, Ohio – The Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA) is developing a new high-capacity bus line—Line 30—to enhance transit connectivity between The Ohio State University (OSU) and the northwest suburbs of Columbus, Ohio. This expansion will link key areas such as Upper Arlington, Hilliard, and Dublin, and is projected to launch in Fall 2026.
While the exact route is still under development, COTA is actively engaging the public for feedback through an online survey and a community meeting on June 24 from 6–7 p.m. at the Bob Crane Community Center in Upper Arlington.
Line 30 is a result of the LinkUS initiative, supported by a 0.5% sales tax increase approved by voters in November 2024, designed to improve regional transit and reduce congestion.
The line will start at the John Herrick Transit Center on OSU’s campus, making stops at landmarks such as the Wexner Medical Center and Ohio Stadium, then continue west along Woody Hayes Drive and north into the suburbs.
In Upper Arlington, the bus route will pass Lane Avenue shopping district, Upper Arlington High School, and the new Bob Crane Community Center. Two route options are being considered in both Hilliard and Dublin, serving major destinations like the Hilliard Library, Hilliard Davidson High School, OSU Outpatient Care in Dublin, Dublin City Hall, and local shopping centers.
This proposed route will greatly improve public transportation in Columbus and support growing commuter needs between residential suburbs and the OSU campus.
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