March 19, 2019
With over 40 routes serving the Greater Columbus area, your travels to the Short North Arts District by bus can prove an economical and safe way to travel to and from the District:
- Fares are a standard $2 for adults on all lines and are capped at $4.50 per day or $62 per month
- Children under five years old can board at no cost, and children ages five to 12 can board for $1
- Riders can transfer to any route for any fare paid within a two-hour window
- Bus stops are sanitized three to six times daily throughout the Short North Arts District
- Many routes have been altered due to COVID changes
- All riders are required to wear a mask while riding any COTA bus
- The CBUS Downtown Circulator is no longer operating
- The AirConnect circulator is no longer operating
Find out more about routes, riding safely, and COTA at cota.com.
Have you your own? Ride it. We’re bike-friendly and our roads show it with Sharrows and dedicated lanes. We have bike racks at virtually every block along High Street. these are sanitized daily by the Short North Ambassadors. There are also covered parking and bike repair stations at Goodale Street and Park Street and at the North Market on Spruce Street.
Want to rent a ride for the day? Use CoGo, a transportation service powered by Lyft, that has both dockless ebikes with pedal assist technology and docking stations peppered throughout Columbus, several of which are in the Short North Arts District. CoGo offers bikes for everything from daily use to annual memberships. High contact surfaces on bikes will be disinfected each time they arrive in our depot. High contact surfaces on vans used to transport vehicles will also be disinfected at the start of each shift. Find out more about CoGo at cogobikeshare.com.
The Short North Arts District is accessible by E-Scooters operated by Spin, Lyft, Bird, and Lime. Visit each of their websites to download apps to operate E-Scooters that are available in the public right-of-way.
To protect pedestrian safety, E-Scooters are restricted from operating within 10 feet of sidewalks facing North High Street and on North High Street from 5th Avenue to Goodale Street. E-Scooters are prohibited from being operated on sidewalks and must be ridden in roadways while observing all traffic laws.
Do you need to borrow a car for an hour a day? Zipcar can take care of that along with the insurance, gas, and maintenance, plus you’ll enjoy a dedicated parking spot.
Zipcar has enhanced their cleaning protocols. All drivers are to use zipcars for essential use only, washing hands before use and sanitizing surfaces before and after use.
Reserve online or through the app, and pick up your Zipcar at our dedicated Zipcar parking station on West Hubbard and High. Find out more about Zipcar at zipcar.com.
Rideshare services like Uber, Lyft, and Yellow Cab have made getting to the Short North Arts District easier than ever before. Each service has implemented their own standards for cleaning and safety procedures. When using these services, be vigilant, be aware, and follow their safety recommendations, including double checking the license plates of vehicles you enter. Download their apps and learn more about their cleaning and safety procedures.
Several local taxi companies regularly serve the Short North Arts District. Give them a call or hail a ride while you're here.
Yellow Cab Columbus: (614) 444.4444
Orange Cab: (614) 414.0000
ACME Taxi: (614) 777.7777
Blue Cab: (614) 236.4444
Walking is the best way to appreciate all the locally owned small businesses, galleries, dining options, and entertainment venues that make the Short North Arts District so unique. When planning your visit to the Short North Arts District, click here to follow tips to help prevent the spread of COVID-19, ensure the health of yourself, employees, and other visitors, and make your visit Short North Safe.
We’re just finishing up our Streetscape Improvement Project, which will make it all the easier to enjoy the iconic permanent murals, the Temporary Mural Series, the Short North Arts District Arches, and other unexpected works of art around virtually every corner.
The Short North Alliance has worked with employers throughout the District to offer employees discounted use of alternative transit options to and from work. These options include CoGo, Lyft, and Lime. If you are an employee at a Short North Arts District business and are interested in receiving a discount on these services, talk to your employer or email info@shortnorth.org.