Columbus: New bike plan lays out extensive network of bike lanes, trails and paths
"The plan aims to increase access to safe bikeways in all neighborhoods" and calls for 487 miles of new “bikeways and features,” including 89 miles of protected bike lanes, 298 miles of shared-use paths, trails and greenways, and 100 miles of other street improvements, like unprotected bike lanes or bike boulevards.
Central Ohio voters approve LinkUs transit plan
"Central Ohio will get its first rapid-transit bus corridors and other public transportation improvements after voters approved a $8 billion plan called LinkUs.
Why it matters: The project will rebuild streets for safer and more efficient bus, bicycle and pedestrian travel, while adding sidewalks and trails spanning 150 miles throughout the region.
It will also expand bus hours."
https://www.axios.com/local/columbus/2024/11/06/ohio-linkus-plan-election-results-pass
Gaudreau brothers killed by drunk driver while biking
"NHL player John “Johnny Hockey” Gaudreau and his younger brother Matthew Gaudreau were struck and killed by a suspected drunk driver while riding their bikes in Salem County, New Jersey, police said...Investigators said Higgins was suspected of being under the influence of alcohol. He was arrested and charged with two counts of death by auto"
NHL player Johnny Gaudreau, brother Matt Gaudreau killed by drunk driver in NJ, police say
$6bn LinkUS BRT funding on ballot in Ohio
"LinkUS was announced in 2020 and aims to create up to five rapid transit high-capacity corridors to support the metropolitan population of Columbus, the capital of - and largest city in - Ohio...City officials aim for projects similar to the city of Indianapolis's Red Line, a bus rapid transit (BRT) line."
https://www.itsinternational.com/its17/its5/its8/news/6bn-linkus-brt-funding-ballot-ohio
Columbus Department of Public Service tests bike lane width and protections at pop-up event
Not one but TWO avid bicyclists are quoted in this piece!
"The Columbus Department of Public Service held a pop-up event Wednesday afternoon along East Broad Street on the East Side to test out quick-build bike barriers intended to create protections for bicyclists by providing separation from vehicle traffic that would reduce the risk of being struck."
Columbus Department of Public Service tests bike lane width and protections at pop-up event
New Complete Streets policy under discussion in Columbus
The Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission (MORPC) is planning a Complete Streets policy to set a vision and requirements for all new road projects and repairs.
This writer graded the policy 43 out of 100, which sounds bad unless you know that the Ohio average is 36.
https://goodworkscolumbus.substack.com/p/good-works-columbus-february-5-2024.