April 6, 20187 yr If drivers hadn't gotten so impatient and overly-aggressive on 33 the widening wouldn't be as necessary. If there was some enforcement on the stretch it wouldn't be nearly as much of a problem. I almost never see any law enforcement through there. Two lanes is too little even during the middle of the day. The turnoff's near the farms are extremely dangerous too for the speed and amount 33 is traveled as well.
April 6, 20187 yr ^ Actually, not sure if you have been out to those areas recently, but there is a decent amount of growth going on out in those areas. There are numerous suburban neighborhoods going up in Groveport around Groveport & Bixby Road, in Canal along Gender road, and in Pickerington along Diley road. I think you are right though, hopefully adding these lanes will decrease traffic a bit. If that can happen, I think it will make these areas much more desirable because they tend to be a bit cheaper than most of the other Columbus suburbs. I have not but in saying that I'm not surprised. Even with the current conditions they're easier to get to than Grove City. Also Groveport's new high school is only going to help. Hamilton Schools are also booming with all the warehouses bringing in the tax dollars. Modest homes can still be had there, but a new development by Butler Homes starts in the mid $200s. Wouldn't be surprised to see Lockbourne Rd get an exit off 270 in the future. The space between High St and Alum Creek Drive is much too far for access purposes. As far as 33; it needs a total overhaul from 70 to the Lancaster bypass. Three lanes are necessary. Getting rid of the light off of 70 is necessary. At least two exit lanes from 70 is necessary. Getting rid of the cloverleaf interchange at 270 is necessary. Removing access to/from side roads such as Bixby, Rager, Bowen, and Pickerington is necessary. Canal Winchester has high taxes and I've been seeing many high-end homes being built, even in the Lithopolis area. If 33 got a proper overhaul, I see no reason this area couldn't be as affluent as the north side of the metro. Not far as the crow flies from downtown, great access to the best recreation in the metro, and near tons of modest-to-high-paying blue collar jobs. What they did down in Carroll was/is great and much needed!
April 6, 20187 yr If drivers hadn't gotten so impatient and overly-aggressive on 33 the widening wouldn't be as necessary. If there was some enforcement on the stretch it wouldn't be nearly as much of a problem. I almost never see any law enforcement through there. Two lanes is too little even during the middle of the day. The turnoff's near the farms are extremely dangerous too for the speed and amount 33 is traveled as well. Not to mention there is a frickin stoplight where Pickerington Road Crosses 33. It really needs to be built up as a proper highway from Lancaster all the way to 70.
April 6, 20187 yr Oh the 70/33 interchange definitely needs something done about it, including the light. Both Canal and Groveport could wind up with nice Dublin/Worthington/Westerville-style Downtowns with a few more affluent residents.
April 6, 20187 yr Oh the 70/33 interchange definitely needs something done about it, including the light. Both Canal and Groveport could wind up with nice Dublin/Worthington/Westerville-style Downtowns with a few more affluent residents. They're both charming and connected via Groveport Rd, maybe five minutes from each other (with BrewDog half way). Some more options would be great down there.
April 6, 20187 yr Oh the 70/33 interchange definitely needs something done about it, including the light. Both Canal and Groveport could wind up with nice Dublin/Worthington/Westerville-style Downtowns with a few more affluent residents. Both Canal and Groveport have nice little downtown areas. Canal has a bit more in terms of little shops and restaurants though. I think Canal is a very underrated part of the Columbus area.
April 6, 20187 yr Oh the 70/33 interchange definitely needs something done about it, including the light. Both Canal and Groveport could wind up with nice Dublin/Worthington/Westerville-style Downtowns with a few more affluent residents. Both Canal and Groveport have nice little downtown areas. Canal has a bit more in terms of little shops and restaurants though. I think Canal is a very underrated part of the Columbus area. We're way off topic but I agree, both of their downtowns are nice. Little Italy in Groveport is a nice little secret of mine, I sneak down there a couple times a year. Also think downtown Canal is great with the folks that live there currently!
April 7, 20187 yr Author Could of swore ODOT had a webpage concerning US 33 between Bexley and Lancaster. Can't find now. Anyways, I know ODOT wants to make some sort of fancy interchange at 33 and Petzinger, and all the crossroads along 33, between Hamilton and Lancaster will be removed. It just might take another 30 years to get it done.
April 7, 20187 yr ^Yes, that’s a very long term “plan.” No components are currently planned or programmed for construction outside of a lane addition between I-270 and Hamilton Road, including improvements to the 270/33 interchange that will begin this year.
April 7, 20187 yr There was definitely a lot of surveying going on at 270/33 over the past couple of years.
April 7, 20187 yr ODOT's website is dreadful for finding info. When they were adding the extra lane on 270 last year between Easton and Hamilton Rd, there was absolutely zero information to find on lane closures, what exactly they were doing or anything. I'm afraid it looks like this will be the same. I assume the extra lanes will be 270N->33E turning into Hamilton Rd exit only; and Hamilton Rd->33W turning into 270N exit only. It will help having longer merge times, but they should be doing what they've done elsewhere in the metro. 270/33 and Hamilton should be as 315/270 and 23 are now.
April 28, 20187 yr http://www.dispatch.com/news/20180426/greenlawn-ave-exit-from-southbound-rt-315-to-permanently-close-friday Starting yesterday, drivers heading south on Route 315 as it merges with I-71 west of Downtown will no longer be able to exit at Greenlawn Avenue. ODOT said it made the decision for safety reasons. During construction of the South Side Mega Fix and after the reconfiguration of traffic lanes is finished in 2020, the way to exit at Greenlawn Avenue will change. Southbound Route 315 travelers would've only had 400 feet to merge across two lanes to exit at Greenlawn, instead of the current 1,200 feet. In the above linked article, ODOT spokeswoman Nancy Burton said, “400 feet is simply not enough pavement, not enough time, to make that maneuver. It’s already kind of a tricky maneuver to begin with.” Drivers heading south on I-71 from eastbound and westbound I-70 will still be able to exit at Greenlawn.
June 27, 20186 yr http://www.dispatch.com/news/20180626/smartlane-project-intended-to-ease-rush-hour-traffic-on-eastbound-i-670 ODOT will begin work on the I-670 SmartLane project. The SmartLane project will allow eastbound drivers to use the left shoulder of I-670 between Downtown at the 3rd and 4th street exits and I-270 during peak periods, generally between 3:30 and 6:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, ODOT spokeswoman Nancy Burton said. Officials hope that will reduce congestion. Digital overhead signs will be installed every three-quarters of a mile along the 7-mile stretch to indicate when the lane is open to traffic. The $58 million SmartLane project will include two new ramps and bridges from eastbound I-670 to northbound I-270, to separate traffic heading north on I-270 or toward Easton Way and Route 161. Those ramps and bridges are also supposed to be done by fall 2019. Since September 2015, COTA buses have been using the left shoulder when traffic slows to less than 35 mph during the afternoon rush hour. ... The I-670 work is the first SmartLane project in the state, which officials said is cheaper than adding lanes. Similar projects have been done in the Washington, D.C., and Minneapolis-St. Paul metro areas.
June 27, 20186 yr On one hand, I get it, the "Smart Lane" project is about maximizing the infrastructure with minimal costs. On the other hand, how long can we keep avoiding transit with minuscule improvements like this? Columbus freeways (sans 270) are quickly becoming landlocked and they still refuse to even consider any option that isn't pavement... It's **almost** comical at this point.
August 14, 20195 yr On 6/27/2018 at 10:18 AM, Columbo said: http://www.dispatch.com/news/20180626/smartlane-project-intended-to-ease-rush-hour-traffic-on-eastbound-i-670 ‘SmartLane’ on I-670 gets billboard-sized signals Billboard-sized digital signs that now tower over Interstate 670 will function as Ohio’s largest traffic signals. Ohio Department of Transportation contractors last week used cranes to mount nine digital signs on overhead trusses along I-670 between Downtown and I-270. This fall, as drivers pass those trusses, the digital signs will show whether the state’s first SmartLane is open on I-670′s left shoulder. Most of the time, the lane will remain closed. But when traffic slows to a crawl, ODOT will be able to reduce the speed limit for all vehicles using I-670 and open the extra lane. Radar detectors that will register vehicle speeds on I-670 to ODOT’s traffic management center also are expected to be added to those trusses. ODOT also is installing more than 30 traffic cameras to monitor the SmartLane for obstructions. When average speed on I-670 dips below 50 mph, a traffic monitor will decide whether to open the lane, said Breanna Badanes, an ODOT spokeswoman. That typically will happen during the afternoon rush, but the lane also could be used when a crash bogs down traffic. They also will display the reduced speed limit when the lane is open. MORE: https://www.thisweeknews.com/news/20190813/smartlane-on-i-670-gets-billboard-sized-signals
October 17, 20195 yr ODOT to open all ramps at I-670/270 interchange by Monday, Smart Lane to open on Wednesday https://www.thisweeknews.com/news/20191017/odot-to-open-ramps-at-i-670270-interchange-smart-lane
October 23, 20195 yr On 10/17/2019 at 4:36 PM, TH3BUDDHA said: ODOT to open all ramps at I-670/270 interchange by Monday, Smart Lane to open on Wednesday https://www.thisweeknews.com/news/20191017/odot-to-open-ramps-at-i-670270-interchange-smart-lane https://www.reddit.com/r/Columbus/comments/dl6s0o/are_you_ready/
November 7, 20195 yr Orange barrel alert: ODOT approves $95M in interstate construction projects for Central Ohio A "flyover" ramp replacing a cloverleaf at the I-70 and I-270 interchange on the far east side is one of 10 new construction projects worth $341 million that the Ohio Department of Transportation approved Wednesday. The $73 million project would eliminate weaving and merging when exiting southbound 270 for eastbound 70, the Ohio Department of Transportation said. Traffic at the interchange has more than tripled since it was built 50 years ago. Construction is set to start in 2022. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2019/11/06/orange-barrel-alert-odot-approves-95m-in.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
November 7, 20195 yr I take it that new ramp on the bottom is for cars driving directly from 270N to Brice Rd.?
November 7, 20195 yr https://www.thisweeknews.com/news/20191106/11-billion-in-new-road-construction-okd-for-ohio-including-i-71-express-lane $1.1 billion in new road construction OK’d for Ohio, including I-71 express lane Quote An infusion of new funding from a gas-tax increase adopted in the state’s transportation budget this year will be used to earmark about $1.1 billion over the next four years for major transportation projects across the state, including nearly $400 million for new projects. Quote "Central Ohio’s new projects on the list are: • Far East Freeway: $74.5 million for right-of-way acquisition and construction. Construction is slated to start in 2022 to replace the southbound loop ramp from I-270 to eastbound I-70 with a flyover ramp and build new lanes on eastbound I-70. • Delaware Point Project, Rts. 36/37: $9.5 million for right-of-way acquisition and construction. Construction will begin in 2022 to widen both routes at the city’s eastern edge to two lanes each way and to replace a railroad bridge. • I-71 from Stringtown Road to I-270: $10 million for construction in 2020 of a northbound express lane on I-71, resurfacing and removing weaving traffic between the two interchanges. • Rt. 33/161 at Post Road: $11.3 million for construction in 2021 for interchange improvements." But...we can't afford light rail, right? Very Stable Genius
November 7, 20195 yr On 11/7/2019 at 11:00 AM, DarkandStormy said: But...we can't afford light rail, right? Of the $1.1 billion, $400 million is for new projects. Of the $400 million allocated by TRAC, $180 million went to highway projects in Central Ohio (ODOT District 6). All 7 of the TRAC 2019 Applications from District 6 were funded. RTA applied for $60 million (to go to its $240 million dollar) rail replacement project. No TRAC funds were awarded. Tier 1 ODOT District 6 Projects Highlighted below: 2019 Applications: http://www.dot.state.oh.us/trac/Pages/TRAC-Application.aspx?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery Final 2020 - 2023 Major New Construction Program List: http://www.dot.state.oh.us/trac/TRAC List/FINAL_20_23_MN_CONSTRUCTION_PROGRAM_LIST.pdf
November 7, 20195 yr 6 minutes ago, NorthShore647 said: Of the $1.1 billion, $400 million is for new projects. Of the $400 million allocated by TRAC, $180 million went to highway projects in Central Ohio (ODOT District 6). All 7 of the TRAC 2019 Applications from District 6 were funded. That is not correct. You are looking at the TRAC list that includes all approved projects (including projects in previous TRAC cycles). All of District 6's applications were not funded. I-270/US 23 and Far East Freeway phases 2&3 received no funding for example.
December 3, 20195 yr OhioHealth intersection construction nearly over as Route 315 ramp reopens after a year A southbound ramp to Route 315 from West North Broadway reopened on Thanksgiving after being closed for a full year, nearly wrapping up road construction related to OhioHealth Corp.'s new headquarters just outside Clintonville. Work was to wrap up Tuesday on new curb ramps off Olentangy River Road near the interchange, and a new pedestrian and bike path is complete, a spokeswoman for the Columbus Department of Public Service said. Columbus pledged $40 million in infrastructure improvements as part of the 2017 economic incentive package to get OhioHealth to stay in the city as it left downtown and consolidated administrative offices. The hospital system projects an additional 2,500 jobs in the Olentangy River Road corridor between the headquarters, growth at OhioHealth Riverside Methodist Hospital, outpatient sites and ancillary development. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2019/12/03/ohiohealth-intersection-construction-nearly-over.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
February 23, 20205 yr MORPC Taking Public Comments on Metropolitan Transportation Plan -- Open House on Feb. 26 https://www.morpc.org/news/morpc-taking-public-comments-on-metropolitan-transportation-plan-open-house-next-week/ Upcoming Open House: MORPC will host a public open house about the Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP) at its offices at 111 Liberty Street, Suite 100 in the Brewery District on Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2020. Guests can stop by any time from 4-7 p.m. A formal presentation will take place at 6 p.m. Those wishing to provide feedback can access the draft strategies and projects at morpc.org/mtp2050. An interactive webmap is available to see all of the projects, and comments can be submitted directly on the webmap. In addition to the webmap, comments can be submitted by email to [email protected] or in writing to MORPC, 111 Liberty Street, Suite 100, Columbus, OH 43215, Attn: MTP. The comment period will close at 5 p.m. Friday, April 3, 2020. MORPC is the metropolitan planning organization for the Columbus urbanized area, and it is required to conduct a continuing, cooperative, and comprehensive transportation planning process. That planning process, in part, results in the MTP. This MTP will look 30 years into the future and identify projects as regional priorities – meaning they will be eligible for federal transportation funding to improve, maintain, and operate highways, public transit (COTA and Databus), bikeways, sidewalks, and related facilities. The MTP is a long-range planning document that identifies transportation system deficiencies, strategies, and projects in MORPC’s federally designated transportation planning area. The area includes: Delaware County; Franklin County; Bloom and Violet townships in Fairfield County; New Albany, Pataskala and Etna Township in Licking County; and Jerome Township in Union County.
April 5, 20205 yr OPWC awards nearly $30 million for 20 central Ohio roadway projects: https://www.thisweeknews.com/news/20200328/opwc-awards-nearly-30-million-for-20-central-ohio-roadway-projects
August 19, 20213 yr ODOT: construction complete on $125 million I-71 South Side Mega Fix project After nearly four years, construction has ended and the speed limit has been restored to 65 mph between Grove City and just south of downtown Columbus. The Ohio Department of Transportation announced Tuesday that the South Side Mega Fix on a seven-mile stretch of I-71 between I-70 and Stringtown Road has been completed. The approximately $125 million project began in 2017 with several objectives meant to improve the commute on the interstate and provide easy access to and from Grove City: Widened I-71, expanding from three to five lanes of southbound traffic on I-71 Reconfigured the interchange between I-270 and I-70 southbound Realigned Route 104/Jackson Pike east of its former location to create a separate intersection with Frank Road and widen the I-71 north exit ramp to state Route 104 Constructed ramp lanes in both directions of I-71 between Stringtown Road and I-270 Widened and put new decks on bridges over White Road and construct several noise walls. MORE: https://www.dispatch.com/story/news/2021/08/18/125-m-south-side-mega-fix-project-71-finished-odot-reports/8173455002/
September 21, 20213 yr Five-mile stretch of Interstate-71 in Columbus ranks as deadliest in Ohio, analysis finds An analysis of the latest fatal traffic crash data found that part of Interstate-71 in Columbus is the deadliest 5-mile stretch of roadway in Ohio during a three-year period. Eric Lagatta The Columbus Dispatch If you've always had an intuition that Columbus drivers were bad, now you have some proof. An analysis of the latest federal fatal traffic crash data found that a portion of Interstate 71 in Columbus ranked as the deadliest 5-mile stretch of roadway in Ohio during a three-year period. https://www.dispatch.com/story/news/2021/09/21/ohios-deadliest-5-mile-stretch-interstate-71-columbus-franklin-county-most-fatal-crashes-88-counties/5786913001/
September 25, 20213 yr The Ohio Transportation Review Advisory Council has approved more than $80 million of new funding commitments in Central Ohio over the next four years: https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2021/09/24/future-central-ohio-highway-projects.html
December 29, 20213 yr Crashes, speeding on East Livingston Avenue in Driving Park get Columbus officials' notice “After reviewing reports and hearing complaints from Driving Park and Old Oaks residents about speeding and crashes along East Livingston Avenue, Columbus officials plan to do a traffic study to determine how to make the busy corridor safer. According to city police records, there have been 65 crashes this year through Dec. 13 at just five intersections along East Livingston Avenue: South Ohio Avenue, South Champion Avenue, Miller Avenue, Kelton Avenue and Fairwood Avenue. "The residents' concerns are what are leading us to perform this particular study," said Reynaldo Stargell, administrator of the city's traffic management division. Stargell said the traffic study, which will take in East Livingston Avenue between South 18th Street and Nelson Road, will determine possible lane reconfigurations. "Reducing the number of lanes can reduce speeds," Stargell said. He pointed to work the city did on Parsons Avenue on the South Side, with traffic now traveling on one lane northbound and one southbound with a middle turn lane. East Livingston Avenue now is two lanes in each direction, with some left-turn lanes.” https://www.dispatch.com/story/news/local/2021/12/21/livingston-avenue-columbus-speeding-crashes-plague-driving-park-old-oaks/6494435001/ I would love to see Parsons-esque changes come to E Livingston. Making this corridor more pedestrian friendly and cleaned up will help attract more amenities and local retail back to this area.
February 21, 20223 yr Delaware country rural residents want to ODOT to destroy more of Delaware city instead of creating a bypass. Direct link to their website here and for ODOT's project page.
March 23, 20223 yr ARTERIAL STREET REHABILITATION – HUDSON ST – I-71 TO CLEVELAND AVE “The project will reconstruct Hudson Street from I-71 to Cleveland Avenue. The reconstruction will include installing new curb, reconstruction and modification to the existing median on the east leg of the I-71 at Hudson intersection, sidewalk on the north side, a shared used path on the south side, street trees, new traffic signals, storm sewers, a new 24” water main, and new ADA curb ramps at intersections.” https://www.columbus.gov/Templates/Detail.aspx?id=2147509161
March 28, 20223 yr I have a particular interest in this since I travel Livingston every day and see the improvements that need to be made. Columbus spending $150,000 on study to make East Livingston Avenue safer in Driving Park “Columbus City Council has approved $150,000 for a traffic study along East Livingston Avenue between South 18th Street and Nelson Road to develop a plan to slow down traffic and reduce crashes there. Mayor Andrew J. Ginther mentioned work coming on East Livingston Avenue during his annual State of the City speech on March 1, saying during the pre-recorded, online speech that the city would install "improved, resilient infrastructure" along the street that would include sidewalks, lighting and turn lanes, similar to the work along East Livingston to the west near Nationwide Children's Hospital. In the meantime, the city is installing state-funded crosswalks with signs and flashing beacons at East Livingston and the following intersections: South 22nd Street, Wilson Avenue and Lilley Avenue.“ https://www.dispatch.com/story/news/2022/03/28/columbus-traffic-safety-livingston-avenue-driving-park-crashes/7078992001/?utm_source=dispatch-Daily Briefing&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_briefing&utm_term=list_article_thumb&utm_content=OHIO-COLUMBUS-NLETTER65
March 28, 20223 yr ^Whats the history of the name "Driving Park?" I was thought that it was a stupid name. But then thought maybe its not the verb but maybe its named after a person named Driving?
March 28, 20223 yr https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Driving_Park "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
March 28, 20223 yr 2 hours ago, jcw92 said: ^Whats the history of the name "Driving Park?" I was thought that it was a stupid name. But then thought maybe its not the verb but maybe its named after a person named Driving? If you have a subscription, Dispatch also recently ran a series of articles on the history and current events of the neighborhood. Pretty interesting read if you have the time.
June 16, 20222 yr Street Safety: Livingston Study to Begin, Work to Start on Hudson Improvements The city of Columbus is moving forward with two street safety initiatives; one focused on East Livingston Avenue in the Driving Park area and the other on East Hudson Street in Linden. Data collection is underway for the Livingston Avenue Pedestrian Safety Study, an effort that could lead to changes in the layout of the street and the addition of new elements like bike lanes. A steering committee made up of local residents and other interested stakeholders is also being put together, according to Division of Public Service spokesperson Debbie Briner. “We want to hear from the community,” Briner said. “The study’s findings, data collection and community input will help to shape the improvements to be implemented along this section of the Livingston corridor.” More below: https://columbusunderground.com/street-safety-livingston-study-to-begin-work-to-start-on-hudson-improvements-bw1/ "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
June 19, 20222 yr On 3/28/2022 at 10:51 AM, jcw92 said: ^Whats the history of the name "Driving Park?" I was thought that it was a stupid name. But then thought maybe its not the verb but maybe its named after a person named Driving? https://columbusneighborhoods.org/video/driving-park-racetrack/ My favorite photo of Driving Park from the link above:
July 11, 20222 yr Note that this is separate from the Livingston Ave study that @ColDayMan posted above. That study focuses on Livingston from 18th to Nelson and is entirely in the city of Columbus. The below project begins at Nelson and runs to James. This could be a huge improvement though if both of these projects meet their potential. Bexley, Columbus moving forward with Joint Livingston Avenue Plan “A plan designed to improve safety on the East Livingston Avenue corridor that borders both Bexley and Columbus, from Nelson Road on the west to James Road on the east, is one step closer to becoming a reality, having received approval from Bexley City Council. The Joint Livingston Avenue Plan includes streetscape beautification, as well as improving traffic, pedestrian and bicycle safety. The plan’s near-term aspects include narrowing the street by painting stripes to reduce the number of traffic lanes from four to three, with one 11-foot-wide moving lane in each direction and one 11-foot-wide turn lane in between. The first phase of the plan is to begin this summer, with a $1 million resurfacing of the residential area of East Livingston Avenue, between College Avenue and James Road on the east, Scocco said. “We will be taking it down to a three-lane section,” she said. The Joint Livingston Avenue Plan also includes several long-term aspects – moving curbs closer to the street and making wider tree lawns to further narrow the road and slow down traffic, creating multi-use paths on both sides of the street in the residential section of the avenue and making wider sidewalks in the commercial section of Livingston.“ https://www.dispatch.com/story/news/local/communities/bexley/2022/07/06/bexley-columbus-moving-forward-joint-livingston-avenue-plan/7822983001/?itm_medium=recirc&itm_source=taboola&itm_campaign=internal&itm_content=MobileBelowHomepageFeed-FeedRedesign
July 22, 20222 yr A lot of these new bump outs have been installed in my neighborhood. They definitely make you slow down 😳 Columbus to repave 71 streets as part of $23 million project “Drivers, pedestrians and cyclists in Columbus will soon see 71 resurfaced streets and a host of traffic calming devices throughout the city. The City of Columbus announced its plans Thursday to repave 71 streets and add traffic slowing devices like speed humps and curb extensions to improve mobility, according to a news release from the Department of Public Service. The program’s second phase will install 299 new Americans with Disabilities Act curb ramps at intersections along the 71 streets that will be resurfaced, for a total of 695 new ADA ramps constructed and 162 streets repaved in 2022, according to the city. Traffic calming devices will be added to two areas: Bryden Road, where curb extensions will be constructed at intersections between 17th and Fairwood avenues; and Atcheson Street from St. Clair Avenue to Taylor Avenue, where speed humps will be installed.“ https://www.nbc4i.com/news/local-news/columbus/columbus-to-repave-71-streets-as-part-of-23-million-project/?fbclid=IwAR1vHvhnwG0OgmRvdatQJ6U-XC_wiUXcj7BtEz3pVHPtkhcHQIoYBuFI6e0
July 28, 20222 yr The City is currently seeking public comment on the Frebis Ave Corridor Improvements project. Potential improvements that were presented to the South Side Area Commission this week included road diet, improved intersections, bike boulevard, bike lane, or protected bike lane. The comment period is open until August 9. “The City is currently studying the Frebis Avenue corridor, from Bruck St to Alum Creek Dr. This study will evaluate the feasibility of modifying the existing roadway in order to integrate non-motorized transportation options and improve safety by connecting facilities. The study will also make recommendations for bikeway connections further west to High Street and east to the Alum Creek Trail. The City will also be evaluating crash patterns along the corridor, and will conduct a safety analysis as part of the study. Public outreach is anticipated to occur in July 2022. The overall result of the study will provide an exhibit of the preferred alternative.” https://www.columbus.gov/Templates/Detail.aspx?id=2147524885&fbclid=IwAR1NaG-cJfVHnU0T8zaX7qAl3KnJpPGRhm9p7JfYX4JCcdDeSATfWfOdyGo
August 10, 20222 yr This guy does: "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
October 1, 20222 yr OSU’s Center for Urban and Regional Analysis recently launched the website for their new Ghost Neighborhood of Columbus research project. This project attempts to digitally recreate the neighborhoods that were destroyed as a result of interstate and highway building. In their own words: ”CURA has launched the Ghost Neighborhood of Columbus project to help people understand what was destroyed by urban highway construction in the 20thcentury, and support research on reconstruction of the wealth, vitality and activities that have vanished. The Ghost Neighborhoods team includes CURA Director Harvey Miller, Associate Director Ningchuan Xiao, Outreach Coordinator Gerika Logan, geography PhD candidate Yue Lin, undergraduate history majors Eva Heyer and Michael Smith, and faculty affiliates Jason Reece (Knowlton School), Joshua Sadvari (OSU Libraries). The core data we are using to reconstruct these neighborhoods are Sanborn Fire Insurance Maps: these are hand-constructed maps of US cities dating back to the 19th century, created for fire insurance purposes, containing a wealth of building level data.” This will be an interesting project to follow. And while what’s been done is done, hopefully we might learn from our mistakes and not repeat ourselves. I would also love to see us work towards capping the highways running through or city core, reconnecting our urban neighborhoods and providing new spaces for parks, housing and businesses. https://cura.osu.edu/projects/existing/ghost-neighborhoods
November 19, 20222 yr The city has released a design proposal for the Livingston Ave improvement project that encompasses 18th to Nelson. It includes a road diet, planter median, and raised bike lanes, amongst other proposed changes. More info on the study can be found here: https://www.columbus.gov/LivingstonAvenuePedestrianSafetyStudy/
December 7, 20222 yr Interesting little read from WOSU on car culture and efforts to improve sidewalk access in the city. Check out that bus stop on Dublin-Granville 😳 How much does Columbus invest in new sidewalks each year? “For decades, urban and suburban planners focused on cars rather than pedestrians when building infrastructure. Now Columbus and other cities are playing catch-up in adding safe sidewalks and shared-use paths. WOSU's Curious Cbus received a submission asking why only about half of Columbus streets had sidewalks and "How much does the City of Columbus invest in building new sidewalks each year?" One example of the issue can be seen on a stretch of Dublin Granville Road between Interstate 71 and Cleveland Avenue. There are pharmacies, restaurants, apartment complexes and shopping centers along the road, but no sidewalks. That’s because when this area was built up from a country road to the developed corridor we see today, the U.S. was steeped in car culture. Pedestrians were simply not a concern for the city or developers. But Columbus is working to correct that oversight and plans to construct a sidewalk there next year.” https://news.wosu.org/2022-12-05/how-much-does-columbus-invest-in-new-sidewalks-each-year
January 27, 20232 yr https://columbusunderground.com/opinion-reducing-downtown-speed-limits-is-great-but-not-nearly-enough-we1/ Quote Next week, Columbus City Council is hosting a public hearing on the topic of reducing all Downtown streets to a 25mph speed limit, almost a two full years after the idea was first raised. Reducing car travel speeds is a great first step to improve both pedestrian safety and overall quality of life Downtown, but it stops far short of what should be done to truly address the issue.
January 27, 20232 yr Agreed with Walker. Road diets and 2-way conversions are a must for ALL downtown streets. "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
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