Comments on: Celebrating the COTA Challenge http://urbaninfill.wordpress.com/2008/12/02/celebrating-the-cota-challenge/ Columbus + Chicago - to and from, here and there. Sat, 05 Dec 2009 04:55:44 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: COTA Bus-Riding Adventures – The Walker Evans Effect http://urbaninfill.wordpress.com/2008/12/02/celebrating-the-cota-challenge/#comment-718 COTA Bus-Riding Adventures – The Walker Evans Effect Wed, 18 Feb 2009 19:15:14 +0000 http://urbaninfill.wordpress.com/?p=326#comment-718 [...] almost been a year since I was inspired by Jeff Johnson’s COTA Challenge and started up my own. I haven’t been posting about it a lot lately, because much of the [...] [...] almost been a year since I was inspired by Jeff Johnson’s COTA Challenge and started up my own. I haven’t been posting about it a lot lately, because much of the [...]

]]> By: Chris http://urbaninfill.wordpress.com/2008/12/02/celebrating-the-cota-challenge/#comment-706 Chris Fri, 16 Jan 2009 03:31:12 +0000 http://urbaninfill.wordpress.com/?p=326#comment-706 I love the idea of public transportation. I read about Columbus Transportation news any chance I get, and I really enjoy looking at hypothetical rail maps of Columbus that people have created and posted online. Something about the idea of rail based transit really appeals to me. However, in the meantime, until Columbus has rail-based transit, I shouldn't let the Public Transportation opportunities this city does have go to waste. I live in a one car household, and my wife and I are usually able to make this work, but it will be made easier by taking advantage of COTA. I am excited to try to limit how often I use my car, and although I think it will be a challenge to adjust away from the convenience that the car has become for me, I think COTA and the car can coexist in a nice balance. I utilize public transportation very often in other cities I visit, but I have only taken advantage of COTA a handful of times, although each time the bus has been right on time and convenient for me. Also, from what I have been reading, COTA has recently implemented some even more positive changes. I am excited that Jeff is an advocate for Public Transportation and spreading the idea for others, and I hope that I can make it as successful of a challenge for myself as Jeff has. Chris I love the idea of public transportation. I read about Columbus Transportation news any chance I get, and I really enjoy looking at hypothetical rail maps of Columbus that people have created and posted online. Something about the idea of rail based transit really appeals to me. However, in the meantime, until Columbus has rail-based transit, I shouldn’t let the Public Transportation opportunities this city does have go to waste. I live in a one car household, and my wife and I are usually able to make this work, but it will be made easier by taking advantage of COTA. I am excited to try to limit how often I use my car, and although I think it will be a challenge to adjust away from the convenience that the car has become for me, I think COTA and the car can coexist in a nice balance. I utilize public transportation very often in other cities I visit, but I have only taken advantage of COTA a handful of times, although each time the bus has been right on time and convenient for me. Also, from what I have been reading, COTA has recently implemented some even more positive changes. I am excited that Jeff is an advocate for Public Transportation and spreading the idea for others, and I hope that I can make it as successful of a challenge for myself as Jeff has.

Chris

]]> By: Jeff Johnson http://urbaninfill.wordpress.com/2008/12/02/celebrating-the-cota-challenge/#comment-704 Jeff Johnson Wed, 14 Jan 2009 13:53:53 +0000 http://urbaninfill.wordpress.com/?p=326#comment-704 Chris has agreed to give public transit a try in February. I'll admit, he has a daunting ride to work using COTA - but since he's willing to give it a try, I'm willing to fund it (at least for February). Since Chris lives downtown, and works in the suburbs, he'll have a unique view of how effective public transit is for a reverse commute. Chris has agreed to give public transit a try in February. I’ll admit, he has a daunting ride to work using COTA – but since he’s willing to give it a try, I’m willing to fund it (at least for February).

Since Chris lives downtown, and works in the suburbs, he’ll have a unique view of how effective public transit is for a reverse commute.

]]> By: Chris http://urbaninfill.wordpress.com/2008/12/02/celebrating-the-cota-challenge/#comment-702 Chris Mon, 12 Jan 2009 04:51:48 +0000 http://urbaninfill.wordpress.com/?p=326#comment-702 I would like to make a request for the COTA pass. I am a big advocate for the idea of Public Transportation and I use systems in other cities on my frequent travels, however, I have not learned to utilize my own city's Public Transportation system. I live downtown, and so I am fortunate to be close to many bus routes, and I think that now is the time for me to finally start exploring COTA. I live, with my wife, in a one car household and we have managed to make this work, but I think COTA could make things much more efficient. Unfortunately, based on COTA.com, my 15 minute drive to work would take an hour and a half in the mornings on the bus, and so I am not sure that it would be practical at this time for me to use COTA for work, at least not everyday, but there are so many other activities and errands that I can use COTA for. Anyway, I'd like to be considered for the pass so that I finally take advantage of what I have been talking about doing for awhile. Thanks, Chris I would like to make a request for the COTA pass. I am a big advocate for the idea of Public Transportation and I use systems in other cities on my frequent travels, however, I have not learned to utilize my own city’s Public Transportation system. I live downtown, and so I am fortunate to be close to many bus routes, and I think that now is the time for me to finally start exploring COTA. I live, with my wife, in a one car household and we have managed to make this work, but I think COTA could make things much more efficient. Unfortunately, based on COTA.com, my 15 minute drive to work would take an hour and a half in the mornings on the bus, and so I am not sure that it would be practical at this time for me to use COTA for work, at least not everyday, but there are so many other activities and errands that I can use COTA for. Anyway, I’d like to be considered for the pass so that I finally take advantage of what I have been talking about doing for awhile. Thanks,

Chris

]]> By: Jeff Johnson http://urbaninfill.wordpress.com/2008/12/02/celebrating-the-cota-challenge/#comment-699 Jeff Johnson Sun, 11 Jan 2009 23:53:47 +0000 http://urbaninfill.wordpress.com/?p=326#comment-699 When it was discovered that Sean's employer offered transit passes as part of the Commuter Choice program, Sean decided to take advantage of the program in order to allow someone else the chance to win the pass. Since the pass has not yet been spoken for, I will make it available again for the month of February. Anyone seeking a COTA pass for the month of February should submit their request before Sunday, January 22nd. When it was discovered that Sean’s employer offered transit passes as part of the Commuter Choice program, Sean decided to take advantage of the program in order to allow someone else the chance to win the pass.

Since the pass has not yet been spoken for, I will make it available again for the month of February. Anyone seeking a COTA pass for the month of February should submit their request before Sunday, January 22nd.

]]> By: Sean http://urbaninfill.wordpress.com/2008/12/02/celebrating-the-cota-challenge/#comment-690 Sean Wed, 24 Dec 2008 03:18:49 +0000 http://urbaninfill.wordpress.com/?p=326#comment-690 Jeff, I would like to put in an entrance to the COTA Challenge. My car was just damaged in an accident so what more appropriate time to look into public transit? I would use COTA, if possible from my location, to get to and from work. Also, I would attempt to go to and from the grocery store as well as any other tasks about town that the routing structure would accommodate. Of course your help in planning would be very helpful. I have used and enjoyed public transportation in major cities such as SF, NY, and Chicago, however I'm not too familiar with what Columbus has to offer. Thank you for the consideration, Sean Jeff,

I would like to put in an entrance to the COTA Challenge. My car was just damaged in an accident so what more appropriate time to look into public transit?

I would use COTA, if possible from my location, to get to and from work. Also, I would attempt to go to and from the grocery store as well as any other tasks about town that the routing structure would accommodate.

Of course your help in planning would be very helpful. I have used and enjoyed public transportation in major cities such as SF, NY, and Chicago, however I’m not too familiar with what Columbus has to offer.

Thank you for the consideration,
Sean

]]> By: Celebrating the 2008 COTA Challenge « Xing Columbus http://urbaninfill.wordpress.com/2008/12/02/celebrating-the-cota-challenge/#comment-686 Celebrating the 2008 COTA Challenge « Xing Columbus Thu, 04 Dec 2008 06:33:18 +0000 http://urbaninfill.wordpress.com/?p=326#comment-686 [...] 4, 2008 by walkerevans Urban In-Fill Celebrating the COTA Challenge December 2, 2008 by Jeff [...] [...] 4, 2008 by walkerevans Urban In-Fill Celebrating the COTA Challenge December 2, 2008 by Jeff [...]

]]> By: Celebrating the 2008 COTA Challenge | The Walker Evans Effect http://urbaninfill.wordpress.com/2008/12/02/celebrating-the-cota-challenge/#comment-685 Celebrating the 2008 COTA Challenge | The Walker Evans Effect Thu, 04 Dec 2008 06:32:34 +0000 http://urbaninfill.wordpress.com/?p=326#comment-685 [...] the 2008 COTA Challenge Posted in Transportation, Urban Life on December 4th, 2008 Urban In-Fill Celebrating the COTA Challenge December 2, 2008 by Jeff JohnsonIt started last January with the simple idea of using public [...] [...] the 2008 COTA Challenge Posted in Transportation, Urban Life on December 4th, 2008 Urban In-Fill Celebrating the COTA Challenge December 2, 2008 by Jeff JohnsonIt started last January with the simple idea of using public [...]

]]> By: cmhgourmand http://urbaninfill.wordpress.com/2008/12/02/celebrating-the-cota-challenge/#comment-683 cmhgourmand Wed, 03 Dec 2008 10:42:38 +0000 http://urbaninfill.wordpress.com/?p=326#comment-683 Great idea Jeff. Thanks for leading and guiding by example. Great idea Jeff. Thanks for leading and guiding by example.

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