{"id":167883,"date":"2023-07-12T03:40:16","date_gmt":"2023-07-12T08:40:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thevwindependent.com\/news\/?p=167883"},"modified":"2023-07-12T04:08:14","modified_gmt":"2023-07-12T09:08:14","slug":"study-to-look-at-ohios-transportation-needs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thevwindependent.com\/news\/2023\/07\/12\/study-to-look-at-ohios-transportation-needs\/","title":{"rendered":"Study to look at transportation needs"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><em>Submitted information<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>COLUMBUS &#8212; With rapid economic growth happening throughout the state, Governor Mike DeWine put funding into the recent transportation budget to allow the Ohio Department of Transportation to conduct a $10 million study to look at the state\u2019s transportation needs now and into the future. The consulting team has been selected and the study will launch in August.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cOur state\u2019s economic engine is in high gear, and we want to ensure that our transportation system is fully aligned with that growth,\u201d DeWine said. \u201cThis study will show us where we need to be making investments to keep us moving forward.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"250\" height=\"141\" src=\"https:\/\/thevwindependent.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/ODOT-logo-6-2017.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-89572\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The Ohio Department of Transportation is working with the Ohio Department of Development and the Governor\u2019s Office of Workforce Transformation to analyze statewide and regional demographics, investigate economic development growth opportunities, examine current transportation systems and capacities, and forecast passenger and freight travel needs over the next 10, 20, and 30 years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cOur mission is to provide a transportation system that is safe, accessible, well maintained, and positioned for the future,\u201d ODOT Director Jack Marchbanks said. \u201cThis study is key to these efforts.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This effort will begin with a \u201cstress test\u201d look at the transportation system. It will analyze existing and future conditions for safety, congestion, condition, reliability, and resilience concerns. It will also consider changes in population and economic development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cCompanies looking to relocate to or expand in Ohio recognize the importance of Ohio\u2019s integrated transportation infrastructure in allowing them to reach customers and suppliers quickly and efficiently,\u201d said Ohio Department of Development Director Lydia Mihalik. \u201cAs we continue to pave the way for even more economic growth across the state, we must stay ahead of the game in meeting the transportation needs of today and tomorrow.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The study, which will be completed in late 2024, will be led by Cambridge Systematics, a national expert in transportation analysis along with an experienced team of consultants.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Submitted information COLUMBUS &#8212; With rapid economic growth happening throughout the state, Governor Mike DeWine put funding into the recent transportation budget to allow the Ohio Department of Transportation to conduct a $10 million study to look at the state\u2019s transportation needs now and into the future. 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