Last month, @cbusmetroclub hosted a forum on the “LinkUS Columbus Mobility Initiative” w/ representatives from the initiative partners commenting on the project’s goals and current progress. You can view the recording here #GOPCThread:
The LinkUS initiative was created to address the transportation and access issues of a growing region, and builds off of several previous studies, including Insight2050, COTA NextGen, and the Insight2050 Corridor Concepts Study #GOPCThread
The 2019 Corridor Concepts study explored how more walkable, compact neighborhoods connected through high-capacity transit could have a net-positive impact on transportation, infrastructure, housing, and the environment as the region continues to grow #GOPCThread
The need for more transportation options is clear: increasing population and a growing economy in Central Ohio are expected to create never before seen levels of congestion, resulting in an extra 50 hours per year in commuting and rising costs of living #GOPCThread
LinkUS is the response to address these emerging challenges. Building off of previously identified underutilized corridors, LinkUS looks at major mobility investments to improve movement along each corridor and strategies to direct compact and connected development #GOPCThread
LinkUS mobility determinations are guided by six goals: equity, economic development, workforce advancement, affordability, innovation, and sustainability (all of the following images can be found w/in the LinkUS Framework Strategy #GOPCThreadrb.gy/zb7zvf
At the heart of this exploration is the fact that Central Ohio needs some form of mass transit to support its growth. As @OhioMurdock says: we’re big enough to demand and expect options; LinkUS considers the costs and benefits of various mass transit interventions #GOPCThread
To entice people to swap out daily car trips, a mass transit intervention will need all the bells and whistles to drive development, jobs, and sustainability. Partners believe that this can be accomplished through high-quality, fixed corridor Bus Rapid Transit #GOPCThread
At this time, @LinkUSColumbus concurrently working through improvements on the Northwest and East-West Corridors #GOPCThread
The LinkUS initiative is proceeding in tandem with the City of Columbus’ zoning code update, a major overhaul that creates opportunities to incentivize development supporting future transit investments along the corridors through the zoning adjustments #GOPCThread
Leaning into this type of focused growth strategy requires collaborative, multi-sector work. This approach is baked into the LinkUS framework to maximize benefits, including effects on the region’s equity, affordability, and environmental goals #GOPCThread
While no timeline has been given for when shovels will hit the ground, @MORPC is confident that improvements to the first two corridors can get started soon (and see a boost through certain federal infrastructure programs working their way through Congress) #GOPCThread
LinkUS goes all in on promoting smart and efficient future growth to avoid the negative externalities of a booming region, with partners stressing that the cost of doing nothing far outweighs expected project costs #GOPCThread
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This week's #GOPCThread focuses on @CityofLimaOH the county seat of Allen County in Northwest Ohio. Lima was founded in 1831 on land occupied by the Shawnee before they were driven to Kansas by European settlers.
In the early 1800s much of northwest OH was referred to as #GreatBlackSwamp and was covered with wetlands and forests. The wet conditions in this area were ideal for mosquitos and as a result, malaria was endemic to the region. #GOPCThread
Some accounts say the buggy setting was instrumental in choosing the city’s name. Despite the Ohioans pronunciation of a /ī/ the name may have been chosen to recognize Lima, Peru’s critical role as source of the anti-malaria drug quinine. #GOPCThread
Two weeks ago, we featured on our #GOPCThread the legacy cities which received the first-ever Transformational Mixed-Use Development Tax Credits, or #TMUD
#TMUD provides a tax credit against development costs incurred during the construction of a project that will be a catalyst for future development in its area. Development includes new construction and/or improvement of vacant buildings…
that will have a major economic impact on the site & the surrounding area. This development must be a combination of retail, office, residential, recreation, structured parking, & other similar uses into one mixed-use development. Projects may be either the entire Development or
Today marks St. Patrick’s Day, a day to celebrate “all things Irish”. More than 14% of Ohio’s population can claim Irish Heritage.
That got us thinking about the heritage and diversity of Ohio. Most Ohioans are descended from immigrants who migrated here from someplace, and even today, Ohio continues to benefit from new generations of immigrants who are looking for new opportunities in the Buckeye State.
This week, our #GOPCThread looks at the immigrant generations of the past and present who have contributed to Ohio's amazing diversity & made the state an economic powerhouse
This week, our #GOPCThread is taking a look at the recently announced recipients of the first-ever Transformational Mixed-Use Development Tax Credits, or #TMUD, which were announced last week by the state
#TMUD provides a tax credit against development costs incurred during the construction of a
project that will be a catalyst for future development in its area. Development includes new construction and/or improvement of vacant buildings…
that will have a major economic impact on the site & the surrounding area. This development must be a combination of retail, office, residential, recreation, structured parking, & other similar uses into one mixed-use development. Projects may be either the entire development...
Last month, we opened registration for the #GOSummit2022, our biannual gathering for local changemakers, & state & national experts to share best practices, facilitate connections, provide practical research + champion policy change greaterohio.org/registration
On June 9, 2022, the #GOSummit2022will feature inspiring examples of community revitalization & emerging best practices under the theme "Reflect & Refocus: Furthering Resilient Communities"
This week, our #GOPCThread is announcing the panels, which will include panelists who are civic, business, philanthropic, non-profit, & political leaders, bankers, developers, & practitioners from across Ohio
GOPC is a strong advocate for active transportation & investment in infrastructure to ensure safe travel for all mode users. This week, our #GOPCThread will kick-off a new initiative where we will share good infrastructure ideas we find locally, nationally & internationally
We are doing this as a way to promote the type of investments we think #Ohio and its communities should be making now in order to prepare for the future #GOPCThread
Pedestrian deaths spiked in the US during the height of the pandemic. While a lot of factors likely contributed to these higher rates, one thing is certain: promoting safe accommodation of all users should be key for future infrastructure planning nytimes.com/2022/02/14/us/…