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Originally announced in February of 2006, the Downtown Streetcar Project was the single most discussed and debated topic on Columbus Underground over the past year. Which is why it took first place in our reader poll for “Best Discussion Topic… [Read More]
Bill Lhota, the President and CEO at COTA, had a busy day on Friday fielding calls and questions from the local media on the announcement of the new Light Rail Proposal that was released on Thursday. Still, he made time… [Read More]
Columbus Mayor Michael B. Coleman attended a news conference this morning in Virgina along with several other mayors and governors to hear President-Elect Barack Obama’s proposed stimulus plan to boost the nation’s economy. Coleman has recently written a letter to… [Read More]
(Press Release) A new broad-based, statewide transportation coalition has been formed to advocate for a strategic new approach to improving transportation in Ohio, including new and increased funding for all modes of travel, it was announced on Tuesday
XING Columbus wrote Euclid Avenue vs. High Street: Why the Streetcar Would Work August 2, 2008 by johnwirtz I was recently in Cleveland for two days for a Transportation Research Board workshop to view its new Bus Rapid Transit (BRT)… [Read More]
The Dispatch wrote City OKs streetcar study Tuesday, July 29, 2008 By Robert Vitale Columbus will continue to study streetcars, but consultants also will begin examining how the 2.8-mile line envisioned by Mayor Michael B. Coleman could become part of… [Read More]
Just found out there is supposed to be a first reading tonight of a request by the mayor to the City Council for $300,000 to allow the streetcar project consultants to continue their studies and public education work. (PDF of… [Read More]
The Dispatch wrote Does Columbus desire streetcars? Thursday, July 17, 2008 BY TIM DOULIN While city officials retool their proposal for a Downtown streetcar line, the debate over whether the city needs one continued yesterday. But the discussion at a… [Read More]
The Dispatch wrote For now, streetcar proposal is off-line Thursday, July 10, 2008 BY ROBERT VITALE Faced with a City Council that’s nervous about the cost, Mayor Michael B. Coleman’s administration is retooling its plan for streetcars in Columbus. He’s… [Read More]
The Dispatch wrote Streetcar FAQ Sunday, May 25, 2008 BY ROBERT VITALE Here are more questions than answers right now about the plan to bring streetcars back to Columbus, even among the people pitching the idea. After the City Council… [Read More]
The Alive wrote Rail road By John Ross May 22, 2008 Modern streetcars are similar in spirit — though not in appearance or functionality — to the trolleys that lined Columbus streets before being ripped up starting in 1933. Of… [Read More]
The Dispatch wrote Request for streetcar design is shelved Tuesday, May 6, 2008 BY ROBERT VITALE Bowing to criticism from council members who’ve complained about being left out of the debate and responding to concerns of residents and businesses, Mayor… [Read More]
HDR Engineering, Inc. wrote Project: Columbus Streetcar Date: April 26, 2008 Re: Streetcar construction impacts You asked about the impact of streetcar construction on businesses along the alignment and on maintaining traffic flow during construction. This is a serious concern:… [Read More]
The Dispatch wrote COTA gets aboard streetcar planning Thursday, April 24, 2008 BY TIM DOULIN COTA will contribute up to $50,000 toward a feasibility study for a Downtown streetcar line, but one member of its board questioned whether supporters have… [Read More]
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