GREAT Workforce Transportation

Groveport Rickenbacker Employee Access Transit (GREAT) eases last mile commutes for COTA riders. Rickenbacker area businesses rely on a commuter workforce so safe, efficient, on-time and cost effective public transportation options are vital. The City of Groveport is pleased to provide this service in cooperation with the Village of Obetz and COTA. 

Using GREAT


GREAT shuttles coordinate with COTA Lines 22 & 24 at the intervals and location found in our GREAT Brochure (PDF). Brochures are also available on buses and at your workplace. View the Route Map (PDF) for more information.

 
   GREAT Brochure  beginning September 4th, 2017                                                           GREAT Routes & Stops beginning September 4th, 2017

New!! GREAT Brochure 2018 beginning January 1, 2018
New!! GREAT Route Map 2018 beginning January 1, 2018
*please note minor changes in times and the addition of one Red Route stop


The GREAT/COTA coordination point is located at:
  • Alum Creek Drive and London-Groveport Road at COTA stop #7063

At this location, riders can transfer between COTA and GREAT shuttles, using the following steps:
GREAT to COTA:
  • Arrive at the marked stop five minutes prior to the shuttles' scheduled arrival.
  • Board the shuttle and be seated.
  • Stand and exit when the shuttle reaches your stop.
  • Shuttles stop at all marked stops so be aware of the stops prior to yours.
COTA to GREAT: 
  • When the COTA #22 or #24 arrives at stop 7063, the Marathon station, exit COTA. 
  • Board the Red, Green or Blue Route GREAT shuttle serving your destination and be seated. 
  • Shuttles stop at all marked stops so be aware of the stops prior to yours. 
  • Stand and exit when the shuttle reaches your stop. 
COTA fees apply when boarding COTA buses. Please visit the COTA Website for accurate information. Customer Service inquiries are coordinated through COTA by calling 614-228-1776
or by email.

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FAQ's


1.What is GREAT?
Groveport Rickenbacker Employee Access Transit. GREAT gives you a ride between COTA and your job in the Rickenbacker area.GREAT Brochure
2.What does it cost to ride GREAT?
The City of Groveport and the Village of Obetz are pleased to offer GREAT free of charge.
3.Where do COTA and GREAT connect?
London-Groveport Rd. at Alum Creek Drive. 
4.Does GREAT stop at my job?
Our stops are listed on our Route Map. Stops are frequently updated. Route Map




Stay Connected

Text Alerts


Enroll free of charge in our Community Announcement System by following the steps in this Nixle Press Release (PDF). You can choose to get information on GREAT, as well  as other City of Groveport departments throughout the week.

Transit App


Check out COTA's Transit App, the latest real-time transportation tracking tool.
COTA Transit App Logo and Interface on a phone.