Blog — Greater Ohio Policy Center

Transportation

Good Ideas: Xenia Adds Protected Bike Lane, Ped Improvements to Connect Regional Trails

Good Ideas: Xenia Adds Protected Bike Lane, Ped Improvements to Connect Regional Trails

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.

The Good News: Pedestrian Fatalities Are Down: The Bad News: It's Not Due To Good Road Design

The Good News: Pedestrian Fatalities Are Down: The Bad News: It's Not Due To Good Road Design

To continue to reverse this trend, Ohio needs to shift our focus away from roads designed exclusively for cars and instead be motived to safety accommodate those who cannot afford the cost of an automobile and need to access work and sustenance on these busy roadways. 

Federal Grants Available to Support Transportation Project Development

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.