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Navigation: 3 mega menus (Events, Eat & Drink, Explore) with 2/3 link pane + 1/3 editorial spotlight panel. 2 simple dropdowns (Parking & Safety, About) with icon + label + description per row. Donate CTA styled as distinct button. Per SNA_Navigation_Strategy_OSA: mega menus trigger on hover (200ms open / 300ms close delay in production); editorial panels are CMS-managed single post references with fallback defaults; Explore groups subpages by section (Art & Culture, Shopping, Experiences, Stay); Shopping nav shows only Fashion, Gifts, and All Shopping (analytics-informed — other categories accessible via landing page); Events editorial panel uses NAVY background; Eat & Drink and Explore editorial panels use white background. Mobile: all menus convert to accordion drawers, editorial panels omitted.
Getting Here
The Short North is one of the most transit-accessible destinations in Columbus. Whether you're taking the bus, grabbing a rideshare, rolling up on a scooter, or just walking — the district was built for easy arrival.
Bus / COTA
40+ routes serve the district. Fares start at $2.
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Rideshare
Uber & Lyft. Dedicated late-night pickup zones.
Details ↓
Micromobility
Veo e-bikes & scooters. Spin scooters available.
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Walking
0.6 miles end-to-end. Flat, lit, walkable.
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Taxi
Traditional cab service. Four companies serve the area.
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Bicycles
Lanes, racks on every block, covered parking.
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40+
COTA bus routes serving the district
Every Block
Bike racks, sanitized daily by Ambassadors
0.6 mi
End-to-end — the whole district is walkable
§1 — Intro + Mode Overview. Page headline + brief intro paragraph. 2×3 mode tile grid — each tile has icon, label, one-line summary, and anchor link to the detail section below. Followed by a 3-up stat row (40+ routes, Every Block bike racks, 0.6 miles). Mode grid acts as a visual table of contents. Tone: confident, practical. "One of the most transit-accessible destinations in Columbus" — verify this claim is defensible. ★ Confirm "40+ routes" with COTA. Confirm "0.6 miles" measurement (Buttles Ave to Goodale). "Sanitized daily by Ambassadors" — confirm bike rack cleaning is still in Ambassador scope.
$2 Gets You Here
COTA — Central Ohio Transit Authority
COTA operates 40+ routes throughout the Columbus metro area, many of which pass through or stop within the Short North. The district runs along High Street — COTA's most-served corridor.
| Rider Type |
Single Fare |
Notes |
| Adult |
$2.00 |
Standard single ride |
| Child (5–12) |
$1.00 |
Must be with adult |
| Under 5 |
Free |
With paying adult |
| Daily Cap |
$4.50 |
Auto-capped — never pay more |
| Monthly Pass |
$62.00 |
Unlimited rides |
C-Pass for Short North Employees
Short North Alliance member businesses can provide employees with discounted or free transit passes through the COTA C-Pass program. Ask your employer about eligibility.
AirConnect provides direct service from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to downtown — a convenient option for visitors arriving by air.
Plan your trip at cota.com →
§2 — Bus / COTA. "$2 Gets You Here" — fare table with five rows (Adult, Child, Under 5, Daily Cap, Monthly). C-Pass callout for employee transit benefit. AirConnect mention for airport-to-downtown visitors. Outbound link to cota.com for trip planning. Governance: COTA data sync — fares change periodically. ★ Verify all fares with COTA before launch. Confirm C-Pass program is still active and SNA members are eligible. AirConnect: confirm route still runs and stops reasonably close to Short North.
Rideshare
Uber · Lyft · Designated pickup/dropoff zones
Uber and Lyft operate throughout the Short North with full coverage. High Street and surrounding blocks are popular pickup and dropoff points. During peak evening hours, designated zones help keep traffic flowing and pickups predictable.
Late-Night Pickup Zones
Thursday – Saturday · Midnight – 4:00 AM
On busy nights, SNA activates designated rideshare pickup zones along High Street to reduce congestion and help you find your ride faster. Look for the illuminated "Rideshare" signs. Ambassador teams are on-site to assist.
ZipCar is also available in the Columbus area for those who prefer car-sharing for longer trips. Check the ZipCar app for nearby vehicle locations.
§3 — Rideshare + Late-Night Zones. Standard Uber/Lyft coverage info + featured Late-Night Zones callout (dark card, teal hours). Late-night zones are a key differentiator — SNA actively manages rideshare logistics Thu–Sat midnight–4 AM. Ambassadors assist on-site. ZipCar mentioned as a secondary option. Governance: SNA Operations — late-night zone schedule may vary seasonally. ★ Verify late-night zone hours and locations. Confirm Ambassador presence at rideshare zones. ZipCar: confirm at least one vehicle is reliably located near the district.
Taxi Services
Traditional cab companies serving Columbus
Several taxi companies serve the Short North and greater Columbus area. Cabs can be hailed on the street, called directly, or booked through their respective apps.
§4 — Taxi. Brief section — intro sentence + 4-row table with company names and clickable phone numbers. Intentionally minimal; taxi is a secondary mode for most visitors. Governance: SNA Maintenance — verify phone numbers annually. ★ Confirm all 4 companies are still operational. Phone numbers should be tel: links for mobile tap-to-call.
Micromobility
E-bikes · E-scooters · Dockless rental
Electric bikes and scooters are a fast, fun way to get to and around the Short North. Two providers currently operate in the district:
E-Scooter Rules for High Street
E-scooters may not be ridden on sidewalks. Within the High Street corridor (5th Avenue to Goodale Boulevard), riders must use the street or designated bike lanes. Please park scooters upright at bike racks — not blocking sidewalks or doorways.
Riding on sidewalks within the corridor is prohibited by City ordinance
§5 — Micromobility. Two provider cards (Veo, Spin) + e-scooter rules callout. Rules box is important — sidewalk riding is prohibited by City ordinance in the High Street corridor. The callout makes this clear without being punitive. Governance: City of Columbus / SNA sync — providers may change, rules may update. ★ Verify Veo and Spin are still the active providers. Confirm the "5th Avenue to Goodale Boulevard" corridor boundaries for the sidewalk prohibition. Check if any new micromobility providers have launched.
The Short North Is Built for Bikes
Lanes · Racks · Covered parking · Repair stations
The Short North is one of the most bicycle-friendly corridors in Columbus. Dedicated bike lanes and sharrows run through the district, and bike racks are installed on every block — sanitized daily by the SNA Ambassador team.
| Infrastructure |
Details |
| Bike Lanes & Sharrows |
Marked lanes throughout the district corridor |
| Bike Racks |
Every block — sanitized daily by Ambassadors |
| Covered Bike Parking |
2 locations with weather-protected storage |
| Repair Stations |
Self-service stations with tools and air pumps |
§6 — Bicycles. "The Short North Is Built for Bikes." Warm, inviting section with 4-row infrastructure table. Ambassador rack cleaning is a notable detail that reinforces the care message. Governance: SNA Maintenance. ★ Verify 2 covered parking locations — confirm addresses. Confirm repair station locations and that tools are maintained. "Sanitized daily" — confirm this is still in Ambassador scope and frequency is accurate.
Walking
0.6 miles end-to-end · Flat · Well-lit
The Short North is a walker's district. From Buttles Avenue on the south to Goodale Boulevard on the north, the entire corridor is just 0.6 miles — an easy, flat walk along well-lit sidewalks. Most visitors naturally explore on foot once they arrive.
SNA Ambassadors are on the street every evening, providing wayfinding assistance, safety escorts, and a friendly face throughout the district.
§7 — Walking. Brief, warm section. 0.6 miles end-to-end. Emphasises flat terrain, well-lit sidewalks, Ambassador presence. No COVID-era links (per content brief directive). Governance: None required — static content. ★ Verify 0.6-mile measurement and Buttles-to-Goodale boundary description.
Short North Employee?
SNA member businesses can offer employees discounted transit passes, parking validation, and other mobility benefits through the Short North Employee Mobility Menu.
View Employee Mobility Menu →
§8 — Employee Mobility Discounts. Callout block targeting Short North employees (not visitors). Links to the Employee Mobility Menu — a resource for SNA member businesses to provide transit and parking benefits. Visually distinct from visitor-facing content via the callout card treatment. Governance: SNA HR / Member Services. ★ Confirm Employee Mobility Menu exists and URL is live. Verify which benefits are currently included (C-Pass, validation, bike storage, etc.).
Keep Exploring
Beyond Gallery Hop
[ Gallery interior · Art on walls · Clean aesthetic ]
Galleries & Exhibitions
Explore the galleries year-round — not just on Gallery Hop night.
Browse Galleries →
[ Artist at work · The making process ]
Artists & Creatives
Meet the artists shaping the district.
Meet the Artists →
[ District energy · Events atmosphere ]
Events Calendar
Gallery Hop is just the beginning — see everything happening in the Short North.
View Full Calendar →
§6 — Cross-Sell Block. Three tiles positioned before the global footer. Each links to a complementary section of the site, extending the Gallery Hop visit into broader engagement with the district.
Tile 1 (Galleries & Exhibitions) positions year-round gallery visiting. Tile 2 (Artists & Creatives) surfaces the people behind the work. Tile 3 (Events Calendar) widens the aperture beyond Gallery Hop. Image direction: Tile 1 = gallery interior, clean aesthetic; Tile 2 = artist at work (the making process, not the finished piece); Tile 3 = district energy.
★ If Hops on High is approaching, swap Tile 3 for a Hops on High callout seasonally. Otherwise Tile 3 remains stable as the events calendar link.
★ Maintenance: SNA/OSA — update Tile 3 swap seasonally if applicable, otherwise stable.
PRE-FOOTER — Global component displayed on every page. Combines newsletter signup + social links into a persistent strip above the footer.
Footer consolidates full sitemap. Social links in pre-footer above. Links connect to wireframes where available; # = placeholder for pages not yet wireframed.