May 18, 201015 yr <b>First High Street Sharrow Unveiled Today</b> By Walker | May 17, 2010 <img src="http://www.columbusunderground.com/archives/sharrow1.jpg"> City officials, state officials and a whole slew of bike riders gathered this morning at the South Campus Gateway to unveil the first “sharrow” street marking that will remind motorists and cyclists to share the roadway along High Street. 188 more of these markings will soon be added to High Street between Morse Road and Nationwide Boulevard as a part of the City’s Bicentennial Bikeways Plan. “We are investing in signage, bike racks and other infrastructure to make Columbus streets safer for cyclists and motorists to share the road,” said Mayor Michael B. Coleman. “Making Columbus a great cycling city is good for our environment and improves our quality of life.” READ MORE: http://www.columbusunderground.com/first-bikeways-sharrow-unveiled-today
May 29, 201015 yr Hilltop plan routes bikes north of Broad Street Official opts to save 11 blocks of key parking for businesses Thursday, May 27, 2010 By Mark Ferenchik, THE COLUMBUS DISPATCH In a move that pleasantly surprised some Hilltop leaders, the city decided to route a bike lane through a neighborhood to preserve 11 blocks of W. Broad Street parking that business owners say is vital to their livelihoods. Columbus Public Service Director Mark Kelsey said keeping the parking was key to his decision. Last week, the city's Transportation and Pedestrian Commission voted in favor of a route that would have preserved only three blocks of parking. But Kelsey said he followed his staff's recommendation, which he called a good compromise to please both cyclists and business owners. Westbound cyclists on Broad Street will be routed north on Wheatland Avenue, west on Steele Avenue past Hague Avenue and south on Westgate Avenue back to Broad. The city will mark the route with pavement markings and signs through the Highland West neighborhood. The bike route, supporters say, will help Highland West's effort to reclaim a neighborhood that has suffered with crime and blight. MAP OF HILLTOP BIKE ROUTE Full article: http://www.dispatchpolitics.com/live/content/local_news/stories/2010/05/27/copy/hilltop-plan-routes-bikes-north-of-broad-street.html?adsec=politics&sid=101
June 15, 201015 yr ^ Brutal, and not one driver got out to see if the guy was ok. If you edited out the bike rider, it would be like nothing even happened
June 23, 201014 yr Thought this was worth posting twice: Move over, cars Street painting reminds drivers to share road with cyclists Wednesday, June 23, 2010 02:52 AM By Doug Caruso THE COLUMBUS DISPATCH The law says bicycles belong in the street. Starting this week, N. High Street will say that, too. Yesterday, the city began painting what the U.S. Department of Transportation calls "shared-lane markings" - 188 of them - between Nationwide Boulevard and Morse Road. Full story at: http://www.dispatch.com/live/content/local_news/stories/2010/06/23/move-over-cars.html?sid=101
June 13, 201114 yr Planned trail too close for neighbors' comfort Cyclists, joggers to pass 15 feet from backyards; city plans 3-foot wood railing Monday, June 13, 2011 03:06 AM By Robert Vitale THE COLUMBUS DISPATCH A trail along Alum Creek gives people an up-close look at the turtles, frogs, deer and other creatures that call the area home. One of the trail's final pieces also will give hikers and bicyclists an up-close look at backyard grillers, gardeners and garage tinkerers in a Northeast Side subdivision. Residents there say they are a little uncomfortable with the trail wandering so close to home. Read more at: http://www.dispatch.com/live/content/local_news/stories/2011/06/13/planned-trail-too-close-for-neighbors-comfort.html?sid=101
July 7, 201113 yr Bridge rebuild will force bike trail detour Published: Thursday, July 7, 2011 8:07 AM EDT The closure of the Dodridge Street Bridge and Olentangy Trail now is scheduled to occur beginning July 13, officials from the Franklin County Engineers Office announced last week. Dean Ringle, county engineer, said replacement of the Dodridge Street Bridge -- spanning the Olentangy River between Olentangy River Road and Neil Avenue -- requires that Dodridge Street and the Olentangy Trail to be closed until September 2012, weather permitting. The trail passes under the bridge. "The project involves the demolition of the current bridge and the construction of a new triple-span, arched, concrete girder structure," said Ringle in a press release. Read more at: http://www.snponline.com/articles/2011/07/07/multiple_papers/news/allbododri_20110706_0519pm_3.txt
August 4, 201113 yr Bike span over Scioto opens soon; link to Downtown still to come By Molly Gray, The Columbus Dispatch Sunday, July 31, 2011 - 10:39 AM A $2.1 million bikeway bridge connecting the Hilltop and the Scioto Trail is to be completed soon. The bridge, which took a year to complete, opens in conjunction with a road project that created bike lanes on Eureka Avenue and Harper Road on the Hilltop, connecting W. Broad Street to McKinley Avenue. The intent is eventually to connect the West Side to Downtown via the trail. “It’s going to be a real nice loop from W. Broad to Downtown, all the way to (Lou) Berliner Park,” said Bradley Westall, greenways manager for the Columbus Recreation and Parks Department. When the bridge opens on Aug. 15, cyclists will be able to go as far east as Grandview Avenue and as far northwest as the River’s Edge office complex on Riverside Drive. The Scioto Trail is complete in two sections: a 6-mile stretch Downtown between Lou Berliner Park and Confluence Park, and the stretch between Grandview Avenue and River’s Edge. Construction to connect the two won’t begin until next year, Westall said. Construction is to begin this year to continue the trail northwest along Riverside Drive to 5th Avenue. Both projects should take about a year to complete. READ MORE: http://www.dispatch.com/content/stories/local/2011/07/31/bridge-to---where.html
August 18, 201113 yr The Scioto Hilltop Connector Bridge (subject of the above Dispatch article) officially opened to the public on Friday, August 12, 2011. Columbus Underground looked at this project - which is part of the City's larger Bicentennial Bikeways Plan - and posted several photos of the new bike bridge and the trails surrounding it at 'The Scioto Hilltop Connector Bike Bridge Opens to The Public'.
August 19, 201113 yr Author Unfortunately, it's a bridge to nowhere and as usual Columbus takes two steps backwards: all public requests for bike rack locations are null and void starting over a year ago. Only business owners are able to get a request approved. How's that for "progressive"? The ones I had requested in low-income neighborhoods such as Linden and Franklinton were entered before then, but later ones for the Hilltop and elsewhere were rejected outright.
August 23, 201113 yr Mirror, mirror on the trail now the safest one of all By Dean Narciso The Columbus Dispatch Tuesday August 23, 2011 5:37 AM The mirror near the Henderson Road underpass had lost its reflective sheen, putting bikers at risk. The sharp, blind turn is one of the more precarious spots along the Olentangy Bikeway. After southbound cyclists cross the Henderson Road bridge, they descend a short, steep hill followed by a sharp left. It’s here that they face oncoming bike traffic. For the reckless or inattentive, the outcome could be a bike-to-bike collision or veering into trees, rocks or the Olentangy River. Read more at: http://www.dispatch.com/content/stories/local/2011/08/23/mirror-mirror-on-the-trail-now-the-safest-one-of-all.html
September 7, 201113 yr Report from Columbus Underground and 614 Magazine about a new type of vehicle on the street: the 16-passenger bar-bike. Cycle Tavern of Columbus launched a new bar-hopping tour business in the Short North and Arena District areas starting in August. Despite its appearance, there’s no alcohol served or consumed while on the vehicle. The passengers are transported from bar to bar with a non-drinking driver steering the vehicle. CU: Cycle Tavern Launches Bar-Hopping Tours Powered by 16-Passenger Bike 614 Magazine: Photo Slideshow of Cycle Tavern "in action"
September 9, 201113 yr The Columbus Department of Public Service has a new online resource for bicyclists that includes information on the rules of the road, the 2010 Bike Map, the Bicentennial Bikeways Master Plan, and several videos and links to other resources. The website can be found at http://publicservice.columbus.gov/bike/. Columbus Bicentennial Bikeways Plan
October 3, 201113 yr Cities lure bicycle riders with new racks By Dean Narciso The Columbus Dispatch Monday October 3, 2011 6:47 AM Thousands of people enjoy Worthington’s farmers markets and street festivals. The crowds — and traffic snarls — can be impressive and daunting. Hoping to lessen the gridlock and parking hassles, Worthington and other central Ohio communities are making walking and biking a priority. At last year’s “Green on the Green” festival, the group Sustainable Worthington used a map board with pushpins to survey people about where they’d like to see more bike racks. A year later, Worthington has begun installing 38 racks at the top 10 choices, including the village green, post office, city hall and senior center. Read more at: http://www.dispatch.com/content/stories/local/2011/10/03/cities-lure-bicycle-riders-with-new-racks.html
October 3, 201113 yr I have a question: Are there any plans to put bike paths on either Henderson or on N Broadway west of Rt 315? These two roads always bothered me...built like freeways and NO sidewalks or streetscaping. And yet, because they have such wide rights of way, they'd be an easy fix for for bike trails which could connect with the Olentangy trail. Bike trails should be aimed as much at job access as recreational use (preaching to the choir). Bikers could ride to Olentangy Rd and put their bikes on a COTA bus to get where they need to go. Maybe a more elaborate bus/bike facility could be put in just south of the Henderson/Olentangy intersection? Ditto for N Broadway, where a facility could be put near the hospital.
October 3, 201113 yr I haven't heard anything. Those are two nasty areas to be on a bike currently. Deadly area and yet the potential is there.
October 5, 201113 yr Groups peddle bike-hub plan West Side leaders envision rest stop on Ohio to Erie Trail By Mark Ferenchik, The Columbus Dispatch Thursday, August 25, 2011 The West Side might become more than just a playground for casino patrons. It might turn out to be a destination for cyclists as well. At least that’s the vision of some neighborhood leaders who want to see a bicycle hub along the proposed route of the Ohio to Erie Trail through the Hilltop. A hub, they say, would be a starting point for bikers who want to park their cars and vans before riding the trail or a stop for bikers already riding it. West Side leaders see the undeveloped Wilson Road parkland just south of W. Broad Street as a perfect location. For now, Ohio to Erie Trail maps show the route traveling along W. Broad Street past the 47-acre park, but that might change. MORE: http://www.dispatch.com/content/stories/local/2011/08/25/groups-peddle-bike-hub-plan.html
October 7, 201113 yr Bike shelter proposed on South Third By Gary Seman, ThisWeek Community Newspapers September 21, 2011 The city of Columbus has proposed building a permanent bike shelter in front of Cup O’ Joe, 627 S. Third St., north of East Sycamore Street and less than 100 feet from the No. 8 COTA bus line. The German Village location is part of phase two of the bike-shelter program, which is in the discussion stage, said Rick Tilton, the city’s deputy director of public service. It is one of approximately nine sites being considered. (. . .) City officials are in the midst of implementing phase one, which has 10 bicycle-parking sites across the city, including COSI and The Ohio State University campus. That phase should be done by the end of this year. The cost per shelter, which can accommodate 10 bicycles, is $25,000 in the first phase, Tilton said. It could be slightly more expensive in the second phase, which should be completed by the end of next year, he said. The 8-by-18-foot shelters have no walls but are covered by peaked roofs. The bike shelters are part of the Bicentennial Bikeways Plan, which proposes general guidelines for bikeways on streets and rights of way, MORE: http://www.thisweeknews.com/content/stories/germanvillage/news/2011/09/21/bike-shelter-proposed-on-south-third.html
November 2, 201113 yr City celebrates opening of first bicycle shelter Nine more planned through spring By Alex Stuckey The Columbus Dispatch Wednesday November 2, 2011 10:56 AM The city’s first bicycle shelter is open for business. Mayor Michael B. Coleman, City Council members, Ohio State University officials and others celebrated the opening this morning at a ceremony near campus. The new bicycle shelter, which will hold as many as 10 bicycles, is located at 1912 N. High St. Read more at: http://www.dispatch.com/content/stories/local/2011/11/02/City-celebrates-first-bicycle-shelter.html
November 2, 201113 yr More about that new OSU/High Street bike shelter and future citywide initiatives from this report at Columbus Underground. Also a couple of photos with more at CU: CU: New Covered Bike Parking Debuts on High Street Near OSU
November 2, 201113 yr And speaking of bikes and OSU - this was recently in the OSU Student Newspaper: Ohio State named Bike Friendly University By Erika Dejolsvay-Brooks, The Lantern Published: Monday, October 17, 2011 In the last three years, Ohio State has invested more than $2 million into efforts to promote and provide a bicycle-friendly environment for students and visitors, according to the League of American Bicyclists. The LAB has honored OSU as a Bicycle Friendly University for transforming its campus into a friendly bicycling culture. OSU is the 26th university to be nationally recognized and is the first in Ohio. MORE: http://www.thelantern.com/campus/ohio-state-named-bike-friendly-university-1.2651734
November 2, 201113 yr ^^ Ha, I didn't realize that's what they meant by "bike shelter". Looks like rain could easily blow through there. Might help a bit with snow. But really, is there a justification for building such a thing?
November 3, 201113 yr ^^ Ha, I didn't realize that's what they meant by "bike shelter". Looks like rain could easily blow through there. Might help a bit with snow. But really, is there a justification for building such a thing? Well it was really funny while I was down there for the Wisc. game. They hadn't installed the bike racks, so it was just a cover. Had no idea what it was for, originally thought it was a bus stop, but that didn't make sense either. It should really be enclosed on the street side, then it would be mostly covered at least.
January 20, 201213 yr New trail might connect park to mall By Candy Brooks ThisWeek Community Newspapers Wednesday January 18, 2012 8:35 PM Work could begin as early as next year on a paved multi-use trail connecting the Olentangy Parklands with the Shops at Worthington Place. The 8- to 10-foot path would begin where the existing bike path ends in the parking drive to the Olentangy Parklands. It would follow along West Wilson Bridge Road to Old West Wilson Bridge Road, where it would become part of the roadway to the mall. It then would wrap around the mall and connect to the sidewalk at Wilson Bridge Road and North High Street. Read more at: http://www.thisweeknews.com/content/stories/worthington/news/2012/01/18/New-trail-might-connect-park-to-mall.html
January 27, 201213 yr Author We'll see if the city of Columbus gets on this. From ColumbusUnderground: Report Says Columbus is Second Largest City with no Downtown Bike Lanes By: Walker A new national report from the Alliance for Biking and Walking shows that Columbus has maintained it’s rank in 40th place out of the 51 largest US cities when analyze miles of bike infrastructure. The “Bicycling and Walking in the U.S.:2012 Benchmarking Report” also reveals that Columbus is now the second largest US city without any on-street bike lanes Downtown. Complete article and comments: http://www.columbusunderground.com/report-says-columbus-is-second-largest-city-with-no-downtown-bike-lanes
February 1, 201213 yr Author ^^ Ha, I didn't realize that's what they meant by "bike shelter". Looks like rain could easily blow through there. Might help a bit with snow. But really, is there a justification for building such a thing? If there were demand that would be one thing, but how hard is it to cover your seat with a bag or a proper seat cover if you want to get fancy? That's what cyclists are doing already and I certainly never heard anyone clamoring for bike shelters, but I did hear complaints about no bike infrastructure to get from point A to B (bike lanes, bike boulevards, shared lanes, etc). It's kinda sad that low-income neighborhoods that *need* and would benefit greatly from accessible cheap transportation in turn aren't only not getting bike shelters, but you won't see any sharrows, bike lanes, or even any bikes racks (aside from the small handful I had installed). Judging from what $5.2 million bought in 2011, the half million spent on these showpieces could have instead been spent to make it easy for residents in distressed neighborhoods to at least be able to head Downtown by bike, let alone to these new shelters. As for OSU being a "bike-friendly" university, that certainly doesn't jive with their students who have a tendency to: drive in an aggressive manner if you're on the road with them, call cyclists "faggots", and throw projectiles every now and then to mix things up a bit. They need to address cyclophobia before they could be considered bike-friendly.
February 1, 201213 yr The last person who threw a beer bottle at me from a truck had their side window smashed in by my u-lock, and their door panel dented in pretty nicely.
February 17, 201213 yr Camp Chase bike hub receives high priority rating By Brittany L. Browne, Columbus Messenger February 13, 2012 The proposed Camp Chase bike hub received a score of 11.25 and a high priority rating, according to the Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Committee (MORPC). Westside and central Ohio supporters have advocated for 47 acres of vacant property along the Wilson Road parkland area to be the location of a bicycle hub and recreational station. The Ohio to Erie Trail (OTET) will be the longest paved trail in the U.S. once it is completed. The trail connects four major cities: Cleveland, Akron, Columbus and Cincinnati. The goal is to extend the trail north through the Westside beginning with land that runs south of Hollywood Casino. MORE: http://columbusmessenger.com/NC/0/11079.html CAMP CHASE BIKE HUB - SLIDESHOW PRESENTATION (PDF)
March 29, 201213 yr The below article was also posted in the Central Ohio Metro Parks thread. But since the Camp Chase Trail links up with the proposed Camp Chase bike hub on the west side of Columbus (shown in the above post), it makes sense to post it here too. Camp Chase Trail section approved By Mark Ferenchik, The Columbus Dispatch Thursday, March 15, 2012 - 4:27 AM The next section of the Camp Chase Trail in western Franklin County should be completed by early next year now that the Metro Parks board has approved a $2.3 million contract to build the link. The 2.4-mile segment will run between Kropp Road at Battelle Darby Creek Metro Park and the community of Galloway in Prairie Township. Metro Parks has finished a 5.5-mile section from the park west to Wilson Road in Madison County. MORE: http://www.dispatch.com/content/stories/local/2012/03/15/camp-chase-trail-section-approved.html MAP OF CAMP CHASE TRAIL
April 2, 201213 yr Article from the Dispatch about efforts to install souped-up versions of bike racks and shelters in the downtown area spearheaded by the Capital Crossroads Special Improvement District: Dispatch: Chic shelters designed to revitalize neighborhoods - Advocates of fancier bike racks and bus stops say design matters and good looks are worth the higher cost
April 9, 201213 yr The Columbus Recreation and Parks Department is looking to start a bike rental program. Possibly beginning in the downtown area. More about from the Dispatch: Downtown may offer bicycles for rent By Robert Vitale, The Columbus Dispatch Wednesday, March 21, 2012 - 8:21 AM Downtown workers, conference-goers and visitors might have a new option for getting around. Columbus officials are considering placing bicycles for rent at locations Downtown, in surrounding districts and possibly around Ohio State University. With a credit-card swipe and an hourly, daily or yearly charge, users could grab a bike at one spot and drop it off at another. MORE: http://www.dispatch.com/content/stories/local/2012/03/21/downtown-may-offer-bicycles-for-rent.html
April 9, 201213 yr More details about the City's proposed bike rental program from a Dispatch blog entry (linked below): Won't it be easy to steal rental bikes?
April 10, 201213 yr Even in Amsterdam where bike theft is rampant, the heroin addicts aren't very interested in rental bikes.
May 11, 201213 yr From the Columbus Department of Public Service website: King Avenue Bike Lane Project Description and Benefits: The provision of a bike lanes on King Ave would support the ongoing development of the bicycle as an important transportation mode in the City's overall transportation mix. This proposed project would help connect Grandview Avenue and the Fifth by Northwest neighborhood with Olentangy River Road, Ohio State University, and the Victorian Village neighborhood. Existing on-street parking is being converted to a bike lane. This project is being constructed with the City's resurfacing program. Construction: Late May 2012 LOCATION MAP, STREET PLAN AND BEFORE & AFTER GIF GRAPHIC OF THE PROJECT at http://publicservice.columbus.gov/kingavebikelanes/ And a lively discussion of the project over at Columbus Underground.
May 24, 201213 yr Author Columbus actually does something progressive and I'm pleasantly surprised (except that I'm surprised). http://www.columbusunderground.com/forums/topic/1st-on-street-bike-parking-in-columbus-in-olde-towne-east-at-oak-18th
May 26, 201213 yr More about the on-street bike parking in the Olde Towne East neighborhood from Columbus Underground: 1st on street bike parking in Columbus in Olde Towne East at Oak & 18th Photos of the on-street bike parking area posted at Columbus Underground. The road markings have been finished. The bike racks haven't been installed yet in these photos. According to the post, six inverted-U racks that can hold 12 bikes will be installed. As noted in the Columbus Underground thread, this is an innovative bike parking solution to this corner in Olde Towne East. Oak & 18th has developed into a commercial node within a residential neighborhood. Yellow Brick Pizza, Angry Baker and The Tavern have opened within past three years and draw customers from the surrounding neighborhood. That customer base and the relatively narrow residential sidewalks here led to accomodating the need for bike parking through the elimination of one on-street parking space.
June 6, 201213 yr The bike racks have been installed in the on-street bike parking zone on Oak Street near the Oak & 18th intersection in Olde Towne East. Below is a photo from Columbus Underground that shows the bike racks in front of Yellow Brick Pizza:
June 8, 201213 yr Author Could've had 300-480 more bike corrals city-wide than those covered shelters on one limited stretch of one street: or in other words 3x what Portland has in just one year. This missed opportunity could very well be another city's gain. http://bikeportland.org/2011/04/13/behind-portlands-bike-corral-backlog-51332 Columbus isn't the only city to just get in on bike corrals: Pittsburgh got their 1st one this month also and Cincinnati got theirs in 2010, one year ahead of Chicago.
June 9, 201213 yr Yeah, I think Cincinnati only has 2 so far. The one in Northside has a better design because you can enter it from the street, but the one in Over-the-Rhine is better positioned, right in front of businesses rather than around the corner. In order to keep rush hour use of the parking lane on Hamilton Ave. as a travel lane, they didn't put it directly on the main street. Glad to hear Pittsburgh and Chicago are also stepping up their game.
July 26, 201212 yr More Bike Shelters Coming Soon to Downtown By Walker Evans, Columbus Underground Published on July 10, 2012 - 10:20 am Six more bike shelters will soon be popping up Downtown thanks to a bike infrastructure investment program from The Capital Crossroads Special Improvement District. By design, the shelters somewhat resemble those recently installed by The City of Columbus via Consider Biking, though additional functionality will be put into place through the installation of bike lockers for storage and green roofs for rain water absorption. “The intent of this project is to provide well-placed bike infrastructure to help stimulate bike commuting as an alternative to driving,” said Project Manager Ken Ferell. “At the same time we also wanted to build something that would look great on the street and contribute to energizing the Downtown streetscape.” The bike shelters installed by the City of Columbus several months ago have been received with mixed reactions. Critics claim that some shelter locations were poorly chosen, that shelter height does little to shield bikes from diagonal rain, and that the project cost is too high when compared to the installation of traditional non-sheltered U-shaped bike racks. The six shelters being installed by Capital Crossroads are a part of a larger infrastructure project that is anticipated to cost the organization $450,000 and also includes bike lockers, 71 U-racks, a City of Columbus employee bike room and a Franklin County employee bike room enclosure. READ MORE: http://www.columbusunderground.com/more-bike-shelters-coming-soon-to-downtown
July 31, 201212 yr Interesting story of a former homeless man who is now operating a city bike tour and bike rental business located in the ground floor of the Columbus Commons Parking Garage. Below is a link to the article from the Columbus Dispatch: Dispatch: Riding a dream - Agencies help man start up own business More about Columbus Bike Tours & Bike Rentals can be found online at www.columbusbiketours.com.
August 10, 201212 yr I am going to post this is many areas as it involves many facets of transportation: http://www.dot.state.oh.us/Divisions/Planning/SPR/StatewidePlanning/access.ohio/Pages/default.aspx?utm_source=Greater+Ohio+Supporters&utm_campaign=e90e3eca0e-July_2011_Newsletter4_29_2011&utm_medium=email
August 31, 201212 yr From CBus Commuter, a rundown of Columbus Bike Infrastructure Improvements listed in a City of Columbus Transportation and Pedestrian Commission meeting from July 25, 2012: Columbus Bike Infrastructure Improvements Columbus Transportation and Pedestrian Commission July 25th Bicycle Sub-Committee Meeting Notes Columbus Greenways: -Trail development for 2012 is the most aggressive build out yet. The missing Scioto trail link between Dublin and Grandview Avenue is beginning soon. The trail will also be extended to 5th Avenue. The Alum Creek trail has numerous improvements including Ohio Dominican, Brittany Hills, Innis Park and Easton areas. Trail connections are being disccussed for Hudson and Mock roads to the Olentangy and Alum Creek trails. New Bike/Pedestrian Bridges: -Bridge over 315 and the Olentangy river for Goodale Avenue. It will be a showcase piece that joins up with the Harrison West Connector. -Bridge over I-270 in the Georgesville Road area for the Camp Chase trail. Road Upgrades: -Bicycle facilities are planned on Henderson Road from 315 to Kenny Road. Columbus Bike Share: -There are two proposals for the bike share system (B-Share and Alta). It would start out with 300-400 bikes and 30 stations. The proposed launch would be downtown next spring or summer. It would be managed by a non-profit operation. Source: http://www.columbusridesbikes.com/2012/07/columbus-t-bicycle-subcommittee-meeting.html
August 31, 201212 yr Man, we really get stuff like this banged out well, don't we? Too bad we don't have the "can do" spirit with rail that we do with other projects.
September 1, 201212 yr Author Not sure whose bikeshare plan I saw first, but it was great only if you wanted to visit the downtown office buildings and in Franklinton the one they had was in the middle on Town or Rich (why?) instead of the obvious spot near the restaurants and the bike shop on W Broad (of couse, there should be another one near the Dinin' Hall). OTE didn't get one in that plan either even though it's just across downtown borders. "Columbus doesn't get tourists, right?" must have been part of the thought process behind it. That and that Columbusites' favorite past time is sitting in office lobbies. Stations didn't go further than 1st Ave in the SN. Horrendous, but if it got built that way I wouldn't be surprised.
September 4, 201212 yr Not sure whose bikeshare plan I saw first, but it was great only if you wanted to visit the downtown office buildings and in Franklinton the one they had was in the middle on Town or Rich (why?) instead of the obvious spot near the restaurants and the bike shop on W Broad (of couse, there should be another one near the Dinin' Hall). OTE didn't get one in that plan either even though it's just across downtown borders. "Columbus doesn't get tourists, right?" must have been part of the thought process behind it. That and that Columbusites' favorite past time is sitting in office lobbies. Stations didn't go further than 1st Ave in the SN. Horrendous, but if it got built that way I wouldn't be surprised. Such insight should be passed along in the spirit in which it was intended.
September 4, 201212 yr Man, we really get stuff like this banged out well, don't we? Too bad we don't have the "can do" spirit with rail that we do with other projects. I agree. (However, we do have another thread about this.) :wink:
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