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Getting Ohio to Work: Reaching Opportunity Through Public Transportation Part IV

Getting Ohio to Work: Reaching Opportunity Through Public Transportation Part IV

Many Ohioans wish to stay in their homes and neighborhoods where they have lived most of their lives. As people grow older, their ability to drive a car diminishes, and the need for frequent, efficient, and reliable public transportation increases. Known as aging in place, these residents deserve the chance to continue to live in the places they have called home for decades.

Ohio Transportation Academy Workshop III: Effective Strategies for Building Local Transportation Campaigns

Ohio Transportation Academy Workshop III: Effective Strategies for Building Local Transportation Campaigns

Members of the 2017 Ohio Transportation Leadership Academy recently completed the third workshop of the Ohio Transportation Academy. Hosted by GOPC and Transportation for America (T4A), the workshop brought together public, private, and nonprofit leaders from Cincinnati, Delaware, Toledo, Lorain, Cleveland, and Akron.

Senate Approves 6 Veto Overrides - Delays Vote on Funding for Counties and Transit Agencies

In a rare August session, the Ohio Senate voted on 6 of the 11 veto overrides that the Ohio House of Representatives approved during a special voting session on July 6. They held over five other veto overrides for a possible future vote, including a provision that seeks to provide additional funding for counties and transit agencies.

Ohio EPA Provides Update on VW Mitigation Trust Fund

Ohio EPA Provides Update on VW Mitigation Trust Fund

In December of 2016, the Ohio EPA began accepting comments on the use of the anticipated $75 million the state of Ohio expects to receive as part of the settlement in the Volkswagen Clean Air Act civil settlement. While a Trustee was appointed by the court earlier this year, there are still ongoing negotiations with the court and parties to the settlement. 

National Transportation Group Recommends Strategies for Retrofitting and Rebuilding Roads to Incorporate Green Infrastructure

The National Association of City Transportation Officials (NACTO) has released anUrban Street Stormwater Guide, offering city officials recommendations for adopting “green,” as opposed to “grey,” infrastructure solutions to improve streets’ ability to handle rainwater runoff.