The page archives Columbus mass transit studies and plans, as well as road-specific and corridor documents. The documents are in PDF format and are organized in chronological order.
**Last Updated: 6/22/2025- Added to Areawide 1990-1999.
Areawide
2020-2029
2022
Greater Columbus Passenger Rail Station Study
Ohio Hub Passenger Rail Economic Impact Study
https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/8vubbjqdqqkr8fe42lfdz/Ohio-Hub-passenger-rail-economic-impact-study.pdf?rlkey=za50l8b4bbl5sth253p95o60l&st=8oipgx14&dl=0
2010-2019
2017
Transportation Improvement Program 2018-2021
https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/6lvhx07gyuurjtzy04w6n/Transportation-Improvement-Program-2018-2021.pdf?rlkey=qagetfug0865by0474a5tghs7&st=bqo18us8&dl=0
2012
COTA Long-Range Transit Plan 2012-2035
https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/umet5veko40y0fnr5bmv1/COTA-Long-range-Transit-Plan-2012-2035.pdf?rlkey=hvi63wsohdcz9ivwhinpwimfh&st=nlzcgsrl&dl=0
Multimodal Mass Transit Hub for Columbus
https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/9ip5ctsxfkycxbc4rgj08/Multimodal-Mass-Transit-Hub-for-Columbus.pdf?rlkey=4usuhe3p41l124ie8wfi7gda0&st=xs4r5fag&dl=0
2011
COTA Short-Range Transit Plan 2011-2015 Part 1
https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/af9h3kg4iomkq2gkytg6w/COTA-Short-range-Transit-Plan-2011-2015-Part-1.pdf?rlkey=noz4qnn3xpolg48k1qxkniuh1&st=1yatp0df&dl=0
COTA Short-Range Transit Plan 2011-2015 Part 2
https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/dvbrp6pt8avhu6d7bgnd9/COTA-Short-range-Transit-Plan-2011-2015-Part-2.pdf?rlkey=4t9xaijjbz6k4lfqxbpx3qduc&st=st88fpob&dl=0
2000-2009
2007
Central Ohio Transit Authority COTA Short-Range Transit Plan 2007-2011
https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/yquz43t7j6dzzpv9evxv0/Central-Ohio-Transit-Authority-COTA-Short-Range-Transit-Plan-2007-2011.pdf?rlkey=u063fcvre3hb49gznvxmks53l&st=wslk02ay&dl=0
2004
Transportation Modes in a Livable Region
https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/itbhq7013ki5j776mzvnb/Transportation-Modes-in-a-Livable-Region.pdf?rlkey=yk1wv7fmn5zrkg0o37qk1ateo&st=rujarsua&dl=0
2030 Transportation Plan Summary
https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/m3xu7bpe1krds9m1x6slm/2030-Transportation-Plan-Summary.pdf?rlkey=4z9rjnn1nma2uur9pzhvczy3l&st=4razdijx&dl=0
Critical Movement Transportation Safety in Central Ohio: A Supplement to the 2030 Transportation Plan
https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/thljbskxsst5a0x9xskj6/Critical-Movement-Transportation-Safety-in-Central-Ohio-A-Supplement-to-the-2030-Transportation-Plan.pdf?rlkey=2drunr5cb0zxmw09fqwt1qj5o&st=ictjtlwp&dl=0
2003
2003-2007 Short-Range Transit Plan
https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/o0bsisoxlgae2ticva7vw/2003-2007-Short-Range-Transit-Plan.pdf?rlkey=c4497hmsu1rgq8nmxcnpwb21t&st=qjaoe7zb&dl=0
2002
Transportation Biennial Report
https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/o75whkltoe745kvmkf2s8/Transportation-Biennial-Report.pdf?rlkey=v7dpatmgi66gar7xs5bxlnbep&st=qd0nshxx&dl=0
2001
Cleveland-Columbus-Cincinnati High-Speed Rail Study
https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/vgnqex3xkxxojgkerfzj4/Cleveland-Columbus-Cincinnati-High-Speed-Rail-Study.pdf?rlkey=gsbxd95axd6vewnzyg9ijet6d&st=xz4p1hz2&dl=0
1990-1999
1999
Pedestrian Facilities Best Practices
https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/6tqbblsz2y1yhcvipk5hf/Pedestrian-Facilities-Best-Practices.pdf?rlkey=z9y6qhjl133oxwh3ex7xvl1x3&st=pcyyguu9&dl=0
1993
Central Ohio Transit Authority Short-Range Transit Plan
https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/g4dr7blagvgofia9y7nby/Central-Ohio-Transit-Authority-Short-Range-Transit-Plan-1993.pdf?rlkey=qhql3edd80uymrx9x4ufy3n55&st=bmrlc9g9&dl=0
1990
Transportation Improvement Program
https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/7wnegg1jfrvhdnfdm0lff/Transportation-Improvement-Program.pdf?rlkey=gjvpsij2w4i05hysxvjwis62b&st=htrtj20f&dl=0
1980-1989
1989
1989 Transportation Plan
https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/09ba2qmrxu3o4jo2l4lxj/1989-Transportation-Plan.pdf?rlkey=6crr2or934bc8xlh8xv10f5jo&st=bcm8ls64&dl=0
1988
Economic Impacts of COTA on Central Ohio
https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/gfhg0aseqpamezgc0wb4x/Economic-Impacts-of-COTA-on-Central-Ohio.pdf?rlkey=zku1yfv5t22v4lrjyysqzokez&st=ntjyaral&dl=0
1986
MORPC Transit Improvement Program 1987-1991
https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/9wgrkh13sobrqbk8wy8ue/MORPC-Transit-Improvement-Progam-1987-1991.pdf?rlkey=f0hroreqdmthyhf2ul4gbp4lu&st=v1s0gg8c&dl=0
1983
Ohio Transportation Facts
https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/i9b4j7thle2hwsrjk3z3p/Ohio-Transportation-Facts.pdf?rlkey=ux97llkx715qmpyrbuivc61ge&st=g4029b0p&dl=0
1970-1979
1979
Transportation Program Annual Report
https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/50gm3a1p9k70kkeapmlsa/Transportation-Program-Annual-Report.pdf?rlkey=2aytjgf40xvcr88505vexf0tw&st=kko0nnn6&dl=0
1975
Central Ohio Transit Authority’s Transit Development Program 1975-1980
https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/7gu2qqk8xf6bjppm06mgx/Central-Ohio-Transit-Authoritys-Transit-Development-Program-1975-1980.pdf?rlkey=6gjug7pse95wm45mk5yyfava5&st=3kaiynnc&dl=0
1960-1969
1967
Principles of Transportation Planning for the Regional Center
https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/3rey32ryemuvmt2iw5l3l/Principles-of-transportation-planning-for-the-regional-center.pdf?rlkey=ow8o09kf3c5992vmvmzidpyi4&st=ajkvhy4w&dl=0
1964
Prospective Ownership of Columbus Transit System
https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/4g7qtcc8rgcvpeetq7k2p/Prospective-ownership-of-Columbus-Transit-System.pdf?rlkey=j5xzrxcszoio4fl778n2nraop&st=92t9za7q&dl=0
Campus Area
1970-1979
1977
University/High Street Report
https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/4onuygld8dio7vmcpjdpz/UniversityHigh-Street-Report.pdf?rlkey=quttuof3hi4ab6h354qkdrlrs&st=a0lxs1jl&dl=0
Downtown
1990-1999
1999
Vision 2020 Transportation for a Great Community
https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/khzkxr2kw40i9pm7x2jtr/Vision-2020-Transportation-for-a-Great-Community.pdf?rlkey=r6dpo6negmjtsrzgxegh9o58c&st=ud02ma46&dl=0
Grand Street- Broad Street Meridian Study
https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/xl2t9kv4issezryzv8sbi/Grand-Street-Broad-Street-Meridian-Study.pdf?rlkey=betk7pyf4skt3riruuojhy8wq&st=y7gy6d51&dl=0
1980-1989
1988
Transportation and Utilities Task Force Final Report to Downtown Columbus Inc.
https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/m8lrgmfa975yofdm1ljfg/Transportation-and-Utilities-Task-Force-Final-Report-to-Downtown-Inc.pdf?rlkey=hw39qzu8qs9hncroivsqw4d4i&st=8y6284w3&dl=0
1984
High Street Corridor Action Plan
https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/tzfh8x41dkxd75xx09rwp/High-Street-Corridor-Action-Plan.pdf?rlkey=x523koynszfafx76ionmesrzn&st=ipicfngm&dl=0
Downtown High Street Corridor Action Plan
https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/r67mh5buy3z9ndxu1dy2m/Downtown-High-Street-Corridor-Action-Plan.pdf?rlkey=z3m6foq5yq8t853ca7v9w7z0n&st=52w65nc2&dl=0
1980
High Street Development Project
https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/ffavrbtgc5rw0nt1btag8/High-Street-Development-Project.pdf?rlkey=keo8eldg36g5paqb17ufwt0g3&st=ipgcdxou&dl=0
1970-1979
1979
High Street Development Standards Downtown
https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/j4pbtrf7qo3zu8n4w97v2/High-Street-Development-Standards-Downtown.pdf?rlkey=izz356vcnbje4twu269gwdrqj&st=zut5zdfj&dl=0
Henderson Road
1970-1979
1974
Henderson Center Plan Final Report
https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/xd3qpqtrh5u6u9t7bh7hn/Henderson-Center-Plan-Final-Report.pdf?rlkey=f4wh176tvwqxia1ei5voq88vf&st=7ubx2i0b&dl=0
Morse-Bethel
1990-1999
1998
Morse-Bethel Connector Study Summary and Recommendation
https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/2wszujrqsyyrrfou8etqb/Morse-Bethel-Connector-Study-Summary-and-Recommendation.pdf?rlkey=eey2pox37iac4kinvp0ikobl0&st=sy5gv3s9&dl=0
North Side
2000-2009
2003
North Corridor Light Rail Transit Project
https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/vph639n92x2zemv256eaq/North-Corridor-Light-Rail-Transit-Project.pdf?rlkey=q4ongyqgosrrz7y5wc4mzmjt5&st=kqzi5hzf&dl=0
1990-1999
1994
North Corridor Transit Study Summary
https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/5nf2o0yyj6g8skex4ov6m/North-Corridor-Transit-Study-Summary.pdf?rlkey=4as304atroo7oe441ldro21xg&st=2l2fw4eb&dl=0
Olentangy River Road
2000-2009
2003
Olentangy River Road Urban Design Plan
https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/x0ugevrgvin7x0a3lzq0m/Olentangy-River-Road-Urban-Design-Plan.pdf?rlkey=2hpv2pgudz69vncp4boyjt6jo&st=2xe8txc5&dl=0
Parsons Avenue
1980-1989
1981
Parsons Avenue Urban Design Action Plan Stage 1
https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/4o2dpcm1k9qt1i9pmrc5x/Parsons-Avenue-Urban-Design-Action-Plan-Stage-1.pdf?rlkey=cpvip0c1f4y6pfvxr7weovjqx&st=v1j50pne&dl=0
Short North
1970-1979
1979
High Street Development Standards- North High Goodale to Fifth Avenue
https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/wvh0jxhvh6rfu6f421bow/High-Street-Development-Standards-North-High-Goodale-to-Fifth-Avenue.pdf?rlkey=nj3umrv6ru2n52cgx0p8zsbw8&st=up5hu6j0&dl=0
South Side
1970-1979
1979
High Street Development Standards- South High Livingston to Greenlawn Avenue
https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/f49b7gxuds8jlzc9nt217/High-Street-Development-Standards-South-High-Livingston-to-Greenlawn-Avenue.pdf?rlkey=oz51i9kmayjsugh96sdlir8es&st=5ptf5fvd&dl=0
