Roadways are more dangerous now than ever for pedestrians and cyclists. In Ohio, 131 pedestrians and 22 bicyclists were were killed in collisions in 2018. The state can take action in preventing pedestrian deaths.
A new coalition has formed to support changes to the Ohio Motor Fuel Tax to address the infrastructure budget shortfalls. The group, called Fix Our Roads Ohio (FOR Ohio), acknowledges the need for dedicated state funding towards transit.
GCRTA received $336,000 to plan for Transit-Oriented Development along the MetroHealth Line, a bus rapid transit line connecting downtown Cleveland, health facilities, and residential and employment areas.