Meetings & Events
Open Streets 614
An "open street" means people traffic replaces car traffic, and streets become places where people of all ages, abilities and background can come out and be active
Mobility Justice Advocacy Summit
Join us for the 3rd Annual Mobility Justice Advocacy Summit, hosted by Yay Bikes! in partnership with Transit Columbus. The 2025 summit will bring together Central Ohio advocates, professionals, and community members to advance a shared vision for a safe, equitable, sustainable, and environmentally-friendly multimodal transportation system for those who walk, bike, roll, and ride public transit. The summit will be an opportunity to learn from decision makers and take a step toward a connected, coordinated, and effective Mobility Justice Coalition.
The event takes place Sunday, October 5, from 1:30pm-4:30pm at the Main Library in downtown Columbus. The program will feature a moderated panel with leaders from COTA, Franklin County, and the City of Columbus, followed by facilitated breakout sessions where participants will work together on a SWOT analysis and map spheres of influence to inform future advocacy.
Free and open to the public, the summit offers space for up to 50 participants, so advance registration is encouraged to reserve your spot.
Together, we can strengthen collaboration, share resources, and create the momentum needed to make Central Ohio a place where everyone can move safely, comfortably, and sustainably.
October Meeting
Join us for our monthly meeting! Located at the Main Library, Meeting Room 1A (96 S Grant Ave). All are welcome.
Open Streets 614
An "open street" means people traffic replaces car traffic, and streets become places where people of all ages, abilities and background can come out and be active
November Meeting
Join us for our monthly meeting! Located at the Main Library, Meeting Room 1A (96 S Grant Ave). All are welcome.
Advocacy Training: Collecting & Telling Transit Stories (In Person)
Facts and data are important, but their impact only get us so far without real-life examples and narratives to humanize the issues. As advocates, we need to be able to tell our stories to illustrate our challenges, shift narratives, and bring attention to issues that transit riders, pedestrians, and bicyclists face every day.
In these trainings, we will discuss the importance of narratives in advocacy and you will learn key elements to telling and effective story. You will also learn how to collect stories from other transit riders and get a chance to practice and ask questions before trying it out in the real world. Finally, we will discuss concrete ways to leverage these stories in our advocacy.
September Meeting
Join us for our monthly meeting! Located at the Main Library, Meeting Room 1A (96 S Grant Ave). All are welcome - no advocacy experience necessary!
This month we'll give updates on Safe Streets and Bike Plus campaigns, including: an update on our Complete Streets policy advocacy, an introduction to the new bike and pedestrian forum, and upcoming street safety improvement projects.
We'll also have a more complete schedule of activities for Week Without Driving (including WWD Bingo cards, which will be available at the meeting!)
Open Streets 614
An "open street" means people traffic replaces car traffic, and streets become places where people of all ages, abilities and background can come out and be active
August Meeting
Join us for our monthly meeting! Located at the Main Library, Meeting Room 1A (96 S Grant Ave). All are welcome.
July Meeting
Join us for our monthly meeting! Located at the Main Library, Meeting Room 1A (96 S Grant Ave). All are welcome.
Transit & Housing Discussion w/City Council Members
We’ve heard how council district 7 candidates plan to shape the future of transportation and housing in Columbus if elected; now let’s hear from the three Columbus City Council members who are up for re-election this year.
Join us as we discuss transit and housing with city council members Chris Wyche (District 1), Rob Dorans (District 3), and Emmanuel Remy (District 4). Each is running un-opposed for re-election in November. As we won’t be able to test them at the ballot box, we’ll take this opportunity to examine their track records and discuss their plans for transit and housing policy moving forward.
Registration is free but space is limited - register here to save your spot.
Agenda:
6:45 - Doors Open
7:00 - Intro and Welcome
7:10 - Panel Discussion moderated by TC board members D’Laveance Bert-Sims and Gillian Desormeaux
8:00pm - Small Group Discussions
May Meeting
Join us for our monthly meeting! Located at the Main Library, Meeting Room 1A (96 S Grant Ave). All are welcome.
May Agenda:
Intro & welcome
Updates
Primary election
Housing bond package
PPT training debrief
2025 TC Campaigns + Ways to Get Involved
Zero fare COTA
LinkUs + BikePlus
Working Groups
Discussion on Transit & Housing with City Council District 7 Candidates
In lieu of our normal April meeting, we’ll be hosting a discussion on transit and housing with district 7 city council candidates.
The Columbus region is growing rapidly, and good transit and housing policy and implementation are critical to ensuring that that growth benefits Columbus communities rather than making life more difficult. City Council District 7 is home to some key transit projects and the transit-oriented development that goes alongside them. We plan to dig deeper into the candidates' positions on public transportation, housing issues, and ending traffic violence in the city of Columbus. Registration is free but space is limited - you must register to save your spot.
Hosted by: Transit Columbus, Yay Bikes!, Strong Towns Columbus, Central Ohio Worker Center, All Aboard Ohio, Downtown Residents Association of Columbus (DRAC), Neighbors for More Neighbors Columbus
Panelists:
Jesse Vogel, attorney at Legal Aid
Kate Curry-Da-Souza, Former Near East side Commission Chair
Tiara Ross, attorney at Columbus Property Team
Where: Daily Growler, German Village/Brewery District (Upstairs event space)
702 S High St, Columbus, OH 43206
When: Tuesday, April 8th, 7:00-8:30pm
March Meeting
Join us for our monthly meeting this Tuesday, March 11 at 7pm - Meeting Room 1A at the Main Library on Grant. All are welcome–no prior knowledge or advocacy experience needed.
This month we’ll be joined by Steven Needham from Veo, who’ll give us an update from the city’s new micromobility vendor, and John Esterly from All Aboard Ohio to share the results of Passenger Rail Day of Advocacy at the statehouse and give us insight into what comes next.
Finally, we’ll prepare for our upcoming Council District 7 candidate panel on April 8 by learning more about how city council shapes transit and housing policy and get your input on what questions we should be asking.
Beers and Board Games!
Come join Beers and Board Games as they support us through a portion of bar sales. Events are at a variety of bars. If you cannot come this week, board games are happening every Wednesday and Thursday till the end of March. Check their calendar for the latest on locations.
Combustion Clintonville can be found along the Olentangy Trail for all those who are planning to bike to the event.
Beers and Board Games!
Come join Beers and Board Games as they support us through a portion of bar sales. Events are at a variety of bars. If you cannot come this week, board games are happening every Wednesday and Thursday till the end of March. Check their calendar for the latest on locations.
Nocterra Brewing- Audubon can be reached on bike via the Scioto Trail
February Meeting
Join us for our monthly meeting! Located at the Main Library, Meeting Room 2B (96 S Grant Ave). All are welcome.
January Meeting
Join us for our January meeting! This month we’ll be giving updates on LinkUs and other city initiatives, presenting our 2025 strategic plan, and introducing our new efforts around housing advocacy.
Due to high rates of illness in the area, we’re moving our January meeting online. Join us using the Zoom information below:
Join Zoom Meeting https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89360279150?pwd=kY3kYJCXAO2JxCNJQI3bAWigDVND7G.1
Meeting ID: 893 6027 9150
Passcode: 597341
End of Year Celebration @ Jackie O's
In lieu of our regular monthly meeting for December, we will be having a year end celebration to celebrate all your hard work that you all have put in over the last twelve months. We have a lot to be proud of and it’s important to step back and cherish your wins. Please join us for drinks, socializing, and camaraderie at Jackie O’s!
Transit Advocacy 202: Ohio Statehouse WTF
MOVE Ohio’s Shay Singh will be leading a series of transit advocacy workshops for Transit Columbus members and any member of the public who is interested in learning how to advocate for better mobility policy and infrastructure in central Ohio. These trainings are free and open to everyone, but we ask that you RSVP so that we can ensure that we know how many folks to expect.
November Meeting
Join us for our November meeting! Located at the Main Library, Meeting Room 1A (96 S Grant Ave).
All are welcome. FREE childcare and accessibility support available upon request (please email info@transitcolumbus.org).
Let's Talk Transit: A Happy Hour Discussion
Transit Columbus is hosting a series of happy hour panel discussions with city and COTA leadership to dig deeper into upcoming transit and mobility initiatives and what they mean for residents of central Ohio.
On October 22nd, we’re partnering with Columbus Young Professionals and Ella to learn more about LinkUS, BikePlus, and the future of mobility in our region.
Transit Advocacy 101: The Essentials
MOVE Ohio’s Shay Singh will be leading a series of transit advocacy workshops for Transit Columbus members and any member of the public who is interested in learning how to advocate for better mobility policy and infrastructure in central Ohio. These trainings are free and open to everyone, but we ask that you RSVP so that we can ensure that we know how many folks to expect.
Let's Talk Transit: A Happy Hour Discussion
Transit Columbus is hosting a series of happy hour panel discussions with city and COTA leadership to dig deeper into upcoming transit and mobility initiatives and what they mean for residents of central Ohio.
On October 8th, we’re partnering with Columbus Young Professionals to learn more about LinkUS, BikePlus, and the future of mobility in our region.
Transit Advocacy 201: Action!
MOVE Ohio’s Shay Singh will be leading a series of transit advocacy workshops for Transit Columbus members and any member of the public who is interested in learning how to advocate for better mobility policy and infrastructure in central Ohio. These trainings are free and open to everyone, but we ask that you RSVP so that we can ensure that we know how many folks to expect.
Let's Talk Transit: A Happy Hour Discussion
Transit Columbus is hosting a series of happy hour panel discussions with city and COTA leadership to dig deeper into upcoming transit and mobility initiatives and what they mean for residents of central Ohio.
On September 17, we’re partnering with Bikes for All People, All Aboard Ohio, and Yay Bikes! to learn more about LinkUS, BikePlus, and the future of mobility in our region.
Get Out the Vote Training
2024 is a big election year. Among other important issues on the ballot, central Ohio residents will be deciding whether or not to increase the COTA sales tax levy from 0.5% to 1% in order to fund major transit and mobility improvements like Bus Rapid Transit, more (and improved) pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure, and a 45% increase in overall COTA service hours.
Transit Columbus member Matt Caffrey will lead this training, which will give volunteers the tools they need to get out the vote.
September Meeting
Join us for our September meeting! Located at the Main Library, Meeting Room 1A (96 S Grant Ave).
All are welcome. FREE childcare and accessibility support available upon request (please email info@transitcolumbus.org).
Let's Talk Transit: A Happy Hour Discussion
Transit Columbus is hosting a series of happy hour panel discussions with city and COTA leadership to dig deeper into upcoming transit and mobility initiatives and what they mean for residents of central Ohio.
On September 3, we’re partnering with NLC Columbus, Columbus Urban League Young Professionals, and Ohio Environmental Council Emerging Leaders to learn more about LinkUS, BikePlus, and the future of mobility in our region.
Transit Advocacy 101: The Essentials
MOVE Ohio’s Shay Singh will be leading a series of transit advocacy workshops for Transit Columbus members and any member of the public who is interested in learning how to advocate for better mobility policy and infrastructure in central Ohio. These trainings are free and open to everyone, but we ask that you RSVP so that we can ensure that we know how many folks to expect.
August Meeting
Join us for our August meeting! This month we are partnering with Yay Bikes! to welcome guest Christina Whitehouse, founder of Bike Lane Uprising, who will tell us the story of her unexpected advocacy journey.
Then, planners from Columbus Department of Public Service will present the new draft vision map for the BikePlus plan.
This meeting is located at the Main Library, Meeting Room 1A (96 S Grant Ave). All are welcome. FREE childcare and accessibility support available upon request (please email info@transitcolumbus.org at least 24 hours in advance).
July Meeting
Join us for our July meeting! Located at the Main Library, Meeting Room 1A (96 S Grant Ave).
All are welcome. FREE childcare and accessibility support available upon request (please email info@transitcolumbus.org).
June Meeting
Join us for our June meeting! Located at the Main Library Auditorium (96 S Grant Ave).
All are welcome. FREE childcare and accessibility support available upon request (please email info@transitcolumbus.org).
April Meeting
Join us for our April meeting! Located at the Main Library Auditorium
All are welcome. KN95 masks available. FREE childcare and accessibility support available upon request (please email info@transitcolumbus.org).
March Meeting
Join us for our March meeting!
All are welcome. KN95 masks available. FREE childcare and accessibility support available upon request (please email info@transitcolumbus.org).