Transportation

Highlights from the 2022 “State of the State” Address

Highlights from the 2022 “State of the State” Address

While pronouncing the state as strong, Governor DeWine highlighted accomplishments achieved over the past three years while also outlining his agenda for the final year of his current term in office.

USDOT Sets Aim at Reducing Road Deaths as Latest Goal

USDOT Sets Aim at Reducing Road Deaths as Latest Goal

The new policy will be important for Ohio, which reversed a four year trend last year, experiencing an increase in the number of pedestrian-related crashes last year, while at the same time continuing the trend of an increase in the number of fatal accidents (up for the second year in a row following a three-year decline).

11 Principles for Maximizing Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act Funding Opportunities

11 Principles for Maximizing Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act Funding Opportunities

As newly appropriated funds start flowing, GOPC has once again prepared principles to help ODOT, MPOs and Ohio’s legacy cities and communities fully utilize from these dollars.

Bipartisan Infrastructure Legislation Enacted – Here’s What’s Included

Bipartisan Infrastructure Legislation Enacted – Here’s What’s Included

The historic infrastructure bill, known officially as the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), provides more than $500 billion in new spending on everything from broadband internet infrastructure, to roads and bridges.

St. Paul, MN is the latest city to eliminate parking minimums

 St. Paul, MN is the latest city to eliminate parking minimums

St. Paul, MN is the latest major city to eliminate citywide off-street parking minimums in an effort to simplify zoning and facilitate people-centered development. St. Paul city council decided to nix parking mandates last month, meaning that new development will be able to proceed without any requirements for a minimum number of off-street parking spots.