Restoring Prosperity
The Greater Ohio Policy Center Blog
The New Jersey Transit Village Initiative is an excellent example of how states can utilize policy to support local communities in providing residents with an enhanced quality of life and transportation options. It supports legacy city revitalization by incentivizing growth and economic activity in existing urban centers, supporting public transportation, and promoting sustainable land-use practices.
In November 2018, Greater Dayton Regional Transit Authority (GDRTA) launched The Flyer, a free, downtown shuttle bus service which runs in a continuous loop that stretches from Monument Avenue by RiverScape MetroPark to Irvin Avenue by the University of Dayton. Shuttles arrive at each stop along the loop every 10 minutes or less, with stops at major employment centers, entertainment and dining destinations, amenities, and hot spots.
This new technology improves the speed of boarding the bus, reduces the demands on operators and allows integration with other payment options, including college passes. NEORide is also looking into the integration of a smartcard system for those passengers without access to a smartphone or bank account.
On November 6, the Transportation Review Advisory Council (TRAC) announced the final list of Major New Construction projects for 2020-2023. Having been temporarily suspended last year, TRAC is back, pushing out $1.1 billion in funding for engineering, design, and new construction projects over the next four years.
Good Ideas is a repository of exemplary initiatives and programs happening in Ohio. This month we have highlighted Central Ohio Transit Authority’s Downtown CPass. The CPass program has been an innovative and effective way of encouraging alternative transportation, reducing parking needs, and increasing COTA’s ridership.
