COLUMBUS, OH—On Wednesday, August 13th the Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA) held a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the installation of its new transit shelters on High Street in downtown Columbus. So far, 12 Shelters have been installed along High Street, with the 13th being installed later this week by Brasco International.

COTA challenged a class of Columbus College of Art & Design (CCAD) industrial design students to submit designs for new COTA passenger shelters. The students were asked to incorporate sustainable or "green" features & materials, offer protection from the elements, and were required to be ADA compliant. The community offered feedback on the submitted designs, and Michael Young’s design was selected. Michael collaborated with COTA on the decision of who would fabricate the shelters, and the project went to Brasco International, the manufacturer based out of Detroit, MI.

COTA’s $479,735 investment in the project demonstrates its commitment to the revitalization of Columbus’s downtown. The shelters were sustainably constructed with recycled aluminum and HDPE materials, polycarbonate roof, and are finished in a low VOC powder coat. The shelters are complimented by custom leaning rails and benches. All materials are made in the USA and are Buy America compliant. For more photos and details on the shelters go to www.brasco.com or call 1-800-893-3665.