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I can’t read the article, but I know the midnight lineup is pretty much a go. I’ve been hearing chatter inside the building of a 1am lineup in the pipeline as well. Eventually 24hr service on the big boy lines (my opinion). If I had to make a wild guess, that would be 1, 2, 5, 6, maybe 7, 8, 10, 22, 24. The last two because of the connection to Rickenbacker and the new transit center (whenever it opens).

I’m not 100% sure if this new to COTA or if it’s just a demo, but this showed up at McKinley. Looks like the future of LinkUS.

Not gonna lie, driving one of the electrics is pretty cool. They are smooth as can be. That video was at the Fields garage, I work out of McKinley (except on weekends). McKinley is pretty much done installing the chargers. The buses are parked in rows lettered A-V (I think). A-H has the chargers. I think once everything is buttoned up at McKinley they are going to hit Fields hard with charging stations. I’ve driven a nine hour route and lost about 60% battery, so I can see these being useful for crosstown lines. It would be tough to pull it off on the big boy lines.

While I understand these routes serve different areas at the end of each line, lines 1, 2, 5, 101 (cmax), and 102 share the same stops downtown, a total of 3,871,996 yearly passengers. I can’t seem to find the info per stop, but I’m curious what percentage of total ridership boards on High between Mound and Nationwide. An aside, and this is purely anecdotal, it seems like some lines are getting busier. I drove the 32 about a week ago and twice I had a standing room only bus. I couldn’t believe it, that’s usually a boring route. I told a couple other operators and they were surprised, but said they thought things were getting busier as well. Even today, an operator told me he was full doing the 9. Seeing the numbers, it doesn’t shock me that the 10 is #2 in volume, although I thought the 1 would be busier (it’s certainly more entertaining lol). But even on the 10, I’ve had to “go 007” a couple times (that’s the code you use to change the bus header to NEXT BUS PLEASE).

Very late to the game on this one, but Here you go.

The New Albany area is still open to expansion if necessary. The southern area near Scioto Downs is forbidden from annexation for the long term. Columbus has already secured the western border :) I agree, but I don't think it's a dire as you say. Columbus has plenty of room to grow if needed...the if needed part being important. Edit: I believe in some areas Columbus is reaching the feasible limit of its water/sewer system (gravity is a cruel mistress) so some of the former selling points (annex for water) are moot.

I apologize for not having a link handy, but it appears Amazon and Kasich will be formally announcing this project tomorrow. Sucks to be Orange Twp. in this case, but I guess you get what you ask for...in this case the generators will be *really* quiet.

Government is the primary factor. Sprawl doesn't happen to the extent that it did if the GI bill spending for post-war housing, government subsidies for driving, for oil exploration, for stormwater management of all that pavement and roofs for huge stores, etc. Without it, most of us couldn't afford the so-called preference. If someone is going to subsidize the cost of me buying a Corvette vs. a Hyundai, of course I'm going to choose the Corvette. Doesn't mean the free market was the arbiter of that decision. Now, declining incomes vs. cost of living and disenchantment with having to drive everywhere for everything is a reason population is growing faster in American cities than in suburbs for the first time since the 1920s. So cost is starting to come back into play again as a larger factor in determining where people live. I heard a long time ago that in business, the third generation ran the company into the ground. First generation built it, second grew up in it, third is handed the keys. It kinda sounds like Columbus. 50s boom = more housing + cars. OK cool, sounds like a plan, then... ------------------------------------ 70s boom = I'm going to live better than my parents 90s boom = See above, plus a pool 10s boom = holy shit, it's a long drive to work

That right there is the key. Columbus is not annexing like it did in the 50s and 60s. In fact, it only annexes upon request these days and has annexation agreements with some bordering townships. The growing power of the suburbs, along with the diminishing power of the "annex for water" argument and the Big Darby Accord means the era of Columbus annexation is past. Yet it still grows...

Wow, Charlotte is slowing down. Re: Columbus and downtown development: The area considered "downtown" is pretty big, all things considered. There is more than enough room right now to build conservative (<10 stories) and still have good population growth in the core. High Street is filling up quickly, but I wouldn't be shocked to see something like East Mound St. take off with the new freeway exit. That entire corridor is screaming to be redone. The amazing part about what is being built is that it *can't be done fast enough* for the demand. That right there makes me curious why things aren't going higher...maybe developers are still a little gun shy after the recession? I have no idea, but as it stands they set their price when it comes to living downtown.

That place was a hoot when Indiana didn't observe daylight saving time.

One of the comments says it looks like circuit boards, and that's not far off. I haven't been to FL in 20 years, and even then I don't recall it being quite like this. I just can't imagine living on some of those lots, although the undeveloped ones with random houses scattered throughout would have been ace as a kid. Oh yeah, something something about sprawl :) http://www.boston.com/bigpicture/2010/09/human_landscapes_in_sw_florida.html

NOT JUST QUAINT Brick streets coming back

Has there been any official thought given to the fact that this railway connects the future casino to downtown and, more specifically, the arena district?

Oh man, do I ever love stuff like this. Thanks for sharing, I think I had a smile on my face the whole way down.

You should post this to failblog.org. Seriously. Just got back in town, now I can do just that. Nice idea. http://cheezburger.com/View.aspx?aid=2744211456

I have been smitten by Fox Jaws, an Ontario band who recently released their second album. They have two singers, Carleigh Aikins and Dan Allen, but something weird happens here. One might expect the guy to have the strong voice and the gal to temper it. Nope. Carleigh wears the pants in this group and Dan is there to mellow things out. Home and Native - acoustic

I think that may just be a regional variation on the spelling. I'm still trying to figure out what a safty!per is, and why we should be thinking about it.

Issue 2 would decide who regulates animal care in Ohio's biggest business Sunday, September 6, 2009 3:59 AM By Alan Johnson THE COLUMBUS DISPATCH Furthermore, the board would be quite balanced by design,

I had heard rumor this might happen, but this is the first I've heard anything definite. Saturn Dealers Receive Word About Closing 10tv.com

My job occasionally takes me to the rear of Wal-Marts. Your Zanesville Wal-Mart says hi; edit: This is one of those things where you see something new every time you look. :D

I was thinking a more reasonable solution might be to invite your friend to discuss Ohio politics on a discussion board named 'Ohio Politics' but that's just me. As one might imagine, there are those who hold an opposing view on this topic and may wish to do so given the proper forum. So basically then, your post is an advertisement in a place I've paid to have them removed. How nice.

Can you explain the part about "override acts by the state legislature"? Because the text of the amendment says (emphasis mine) and That reads to me as if it's the other way around. If the real argument is the hijacking of the constitution by special interests, that horse left the barn a long time ago.

I noticed that, right after signing up, the very leaves on the trees started turning red, so powerful are these red stars. How's that for $40?

I know these have been operational for some time now, but I have to wonder...was any thought given to their actual usefulness? Most of them are blank unless someone is missing an adult, and the ones that give traffic times are usually pointing out the obvious. For example: On westbound I-270 before SR 3 there is a completely useless sign, unless there is a wreck downtown. Why not have it say; TRAVEL TIME TO I-70 VIA S I-71 xx MI yy MIN VIA S SR-315 zz MI aa MIN This gives the traveler info that can be used in the morning commute, for example. In the evening it could give travel times as well, perhaps tailored differently due to commuter habits. For the sign on 33/161 at the Union/Franklin line, instead of being blank all the time, why not try; I-270 CONDITIONS TO I-71 xx MI yy MIN TO I-70 zz MI aa MIN This would give travelers an option to avoid an entire part of the county. Which makes me wonder why there isn't a sign on E. Broad St. approaching I-270, when there's another useless one on US-23 NB from the south side. The one on Broad could simply say; TRAVEL TIME TO I-71 VIA I-70 xx MI yy MIN VIA I-670 zz MI aa MIN and it would inform people as to which way is the most efficient to reach the same place and possibly reduce congestion on parts of 270. I guess the West side is out of the loop completely, as the signs out there are just people finders as well. Why not have; TRAVEL TIME TO I-71 VIA I-70 xx MI yy MIN VIA I-670 zz MI aa MIN Again, giving the traveler a choice. On EB 270 before Sawmill, why not have; TRAVEL TIME TO I-70 VIA S SR-315 xx MI yy MIN VIA S I-71 zz MI aa MIN I guess my theme here is that the system in place, while quite cool, is being wasted. Some of the signs are useless entirely - the one on WB I-70 around Hamilton gives travel times, but if it tells you LIVINGSTN 3 MI 22 MIN I-71...6 MI 53 MIN as happened in a snow last year, what are the options for a traveler? Yes, I know that that case is "one of those days", but as a traveler, reading that sign would be an insult. Is there any plan to expand this sign system in the Columbus area, as far as travel time info, and number of signs?