MORPC is the mobility management host for Franklin County. Mobility Managers assist individuals with accessing county transportation options, increase awareness of community transportation needs, and coordinate with other organizations and the community to integrate transportation into planning and programs.
Information and Referral
Need a ride? Call the mobility manager to discuss what transportation options are right for you. The mobility manager can provide information about transportation and refer you to the right option. Please note, the mobility manager does not book or provide rides.
Travel Training
The mobility manager can provide travel training. Travel training is a short, in-person training course intended to support people who want to learn how to use the public transportation system. Both COTA and MORPC offer travel training. To learn more, please email Emma Strange or contact COTA to see if travel training is right for you. Read about COTA’s travel training here: How to Ride | COTA, Central Ohio Transit Authority. Let’s Go!
Franklin County Mobility Advisory Committee
The Franklin County Mobility Advisory Committee is a group of individuals representing various key interest groups within the community. The FCMAC’s role is to review and revise the goals and strategies for expanding mobility in Franklin County. The FCMAC’s agendas and meeting notes are all published on this page. Anyone can attend an FCMAC meeting. If you are interested in becoming a member or attending a meeting, please contact Emma Strange at estrange@morpc.org.
My Mobility Plan
Your Mobility Plan is a step-by-step breakdown of where you need to go, how you get there, and how you will get there in the future.
We will need to get around after we stop driving! Data shows that we will need transportation for ten years after we stop driving. Many people cannot afford to drive as the cost-of-living increases. These are just some of the reasons why mobility planning is a useful way to figure out your options before you need them.
Use the ‘My Mobility Plan’ document and accompanying guide to fill out your mobility plan today. If you have questions or would like a facilitated mobility discussion for your group or organization, contact the Mobility Manager at 614-233-4181.
See below common terminology used to describe kinds of specialized transportation.
- Ambulette: transportation for medical treatment that is not for a lifesaving situation. Ambulances used to transport people in non-emergencies and without the need of sirens.
- Curb-to-curb service: on both the origin and destination ends of the trip, the driver gets out of the vehicle and assists the passenger between the vehicle and a sidewalk or other waiting area.
- Demand Response/Dial-A-Ride: passenger trips that are generated by over-the-phone, mobile app, or online requests for a scheduled vehicle to pick the passengers up and transport them to their destinations.
- Door through door service: driver assists the passenger into the vehicle and into their home.
- Door-to-door service: driver meets the passenger outside of the door of the pick-up location and drops them off at the door of the destination
- Door-to-door service, driver assisted: driver meets the passenger outside of the door of the pick-up location and assists them from the vehicle to the door of the destination
- Fixed Route Transit: Buses operate on a predetermined route according to a predetermined schedule. This type of service uses timetables and designated stops where riders are picked up and dropped off.
- Non-Emergency Medical Transportation: transportation services offered to patients and healthcare consumers for getting to medical appointments that are not considered to be lifesaving situation appointments.
Gohio Mobility is a free to use site where you can search for all transportation options in Ohio. On Gohio Mobility, users can filter transportation options by location, type, way to pay, and accommodations. For further help finding transportation options, click on “Find a Mobility Manager” to get in touch with a location transportation expert. Try Gohio Mobility today at https://morpc.org/gohiomobility.
Franklin County is one of nine counties participating in a coordinated plan to increase awareness and access to current transportation options as well as advocate for new and expanded transportation. The needs of each county as well as their goals and strategies for improvement are detailed in the Region 6 Mobility Plan Regional Mobility Plan – MORPC – MORPC
Franklin County’s goals are
- Expand services for disadvantaged populations
- Encourage flexibly policies to improve transit accessibility
- Increase awareness of programs and services
Email Emma Strange at estrange@morpc.org to learn more or give feedback on the regional mobility plan
Central Ohio Area Agency on Aging COAAA
Central Ohio Transit Authority Home Page | COTA, Central Ohio Transit Authority. Let’s Go!
Jobs and Family Services Home – Franklin County Department of Job and Family Services (franklincountyohio.gov)
Franklin County Board of Developmental Disabilities FCBDD | Franklin County Board of Developmental Disabilities
Columbus Advisory Council on Disability Issues CACDI Meetings (columbus.gov)
Gohio Commute https://gohiocommute.com/#/
