This trail infrastructure is a significant asset for the region. However, without a safe route into Xenia’s downtown, the struggling district was missing out on potential economic benefits from the thousands of daily trail users.
Good Ideas: Bexley Works to Make Downtown More Bike/Ped Friendly
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Prioritization of Cars Over People Leads to Bus Service To Help Residents Get To Library
Federal Grants Available to Support Transportation Project Development
A number of federal transportation programs are currently or will soon be accepting applications for competitive grant funding for local governments and organizations, including public transit agencies. Below is a summary of those programs, with links for more information and deadlines for when applications are due.
House To Approve Budget Proposal – Senate Hearings Already Underway
Debate Rages on Bike Lanes in Cleveland, Columbus
GOPC Testifies in Support of Public Transit, Active Transportation Policies at Statehouse
GOPC Travels to Cleveland for Active Transportation Meeting, Bike Tour
ODOT's PSIP Program Works to Improve Pedestrian Safety at some of Ohio's dangerous intersections
USDOT Sets Aim at Reducing Road Deaths as Latest Goal
The new policy will be important for Ohio, which reversed a four year trend last year, experiencing an increase in the number of pedestrian-related crashes last year, while at the same time continuing the trend of an increase in the number of fatal accidents (up for the second year in a row following a three-year decline).