I'm curious to hear everyone's thoughts about COTA's park and ride system in
Columbus. Given that COTA is the primary provider of public transportation in
the area at the present time, the park and ride system seems like a good method
to bring people from outside of Columbus into the city for work, pleasure,
etc...
Is the system effective? Since I live within the city limits I have not yet
had the opportunity to try the park and ride network, but I'm very curious to
hear your opinions about it and to learn more about its success in Central
Ohio. I've moved to Seattle for the summer for a job, and I've been extremely
impressed with the bus network and the park and ride system here. The buses
are prompt and reliable, and by offering express buses to downtown from the
nearby park and ride my commute on the bus takes no longer than if I were to
drive to work in my personal vehicle (plus there are the additional benefits of
not having to pay for parking and gas).
What sort of experiences have you had or heard about with the park and ride
system in the Columbus area? Do people take advantage of the system in Central
Ohio? Any ideas for ways that it can be improved?
Thanks!
Best,
Josh Wiener