In this week’s ColumbusUnderground.com Podcast, we grab coffee with Stu Nicholson, the Public Information Officer for the Ohio Rail Development Commission. Stu provides us with some updates on the current development status of passenger rail service in Ohio, where the… [Read More]
A new mass transit blog called CBus Transit just went live yesterday at cbustransit.blogspot.com. Opening topics include the 3-C Rail Corridor linking Columbus to Cleveland and Cincinnati with high-speed trains, and the proposition of new rail transit development to help… [Read More]
From Cleveland.com: Strickland seeks high speed rail dollars in Washington by By Sabrina Eaton Gov. Ted Strickland and Ohio Transportation Director Jolene Molitoris don’t want to miss the federal stimulus funding train. The pair spent Tuesday in Washington, working to… [Read More]
It is noteworthy that among 22 ARRA federal stimulus funded rail-related projects approved by the Ohio Rail Development Commission members yesterday includes $7 million dollars for the Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement (PEIS) of 4 of the 7 Ohio Hub high-speed… [Read More]
From Business First of Columbus: Dim view of area transit options drives young workers’ frustrations by Jeff Bell Chamber officials have found that access to transportation modes other than cars is a big issue with many young workers concerned about… [Read More]
Business First recently took a poll to test the confidence of Columbusites on whether a high-speed rail that would benefit travelers will be developed in the next 10 years. Do you think it will be? [Read More
From WhiteHouse.Gov: A Vision for High Speed Rail “I’m happy to be here. I’m more happy than you can imagine,” said the Vice President, a noted rail enthusiast, before introducing the President for the release of his strategic plan for… [Read More]
In this week’s podcast we sit down for coffee with Jeff Johnson of Urban In-Fill and The Merion Village Blog to discuss a variety of topics including his “COTA Challenge” experiences, a recent trip to our economic-rival of Indianapolis, rail… [Read More]
We’ve recently been getting daily news updates that the 3C Corridor passenger rail project is slowly moving closer to reality. Not everyone is on board though, and its expected that there’s going to be a few naysayers popping up to… [Read More]
From The Dispatch Daily Briefing Blog: Lawmakers work out fees, rail compromises Posted by Jim Siegel, Statehouse reporter The decision whether to move forward with a $250 million passenger rail project reportedly will be left to the state Controlling Board,… [Read More]
In this week’s podcast we sit down for a chat with Mark Lundine who works for the Urban Development Division with the State of Ohio. Mark shares with us some insight on various development efforts around the state including the… [Read More]
From The Newark Advocate: Ohio Senate OKs rail plan; GOP still skeptical Republicans who control the Ohio Senate will allow the state to pursue $250 million in federal stimulus funding for passenger rail service between major cities. But they want… [Read More]
A pivotal vote is coming in the Ohio Senate Highways and Transportation Committee, possibly as soon as tomorrow, deciding the fate of passenger rail through Columbus. H.B. 2, which contains language that would fund the Ohio Hub 3C Project, had… [Read More]
From wtte28.com: Ohio governor says rail project needs $250M Ohio Gov. Ted Strickland says the state could restore passenger rail service with $250 million in federal stimulus money. The governor also estimates it would cost $10 million a year to… [Read More]
From The Dispatch: Ohio transportation budget raises title fees, pushes rail By James Nash Ohioans would have to pay triple the current $5 for vehicle titles and abide by new traffic and seat-belt laws under a new version of the… [Read More]
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