June 01, 2023
The Short North C-pass program is a partnership between COTA and the Short North Alliance that provides exclusive access to monthly fixed-route COTA rides for individuals that work and live in the Short North Arts District.
This year, the Short North C-Pass is all virtual, therefore you will not see any funds in your account. Rather, the pass is associated with your account and you simply scan the QR code via the transit app. It’s that easy!
Eligibility for the program is typically limited to individuals who work and live within the Short North Arts District. Specific eligibility criteria may be provided during the enrollment period.
Get started by creating or logging into your COTA account. If you prefer to access your account via your smartphone, learn more about using the Transit App. To access your benefits without access to a smartphone, you can set up a Smartcard account.
Finally, click here to sign up for the Short North C-PASS program.
No! Participation in the program is typically offered at no cost to eligible individuals working and living in the Short North Arts District.
This year, the Short North C-Pass is all virtual, therefore you will not see any funds in your account. Rather, the pass is associated with your account and you simply scan the QR code via the transit app. If customers have existing funds in your account, they will not lose any funds that they currently have on their COTA account. Funds in a COTA account roll over each month and never expire.