What We Do
Greater Ohio Policy Center (GOPC) advocates for a modern transportation and mobility network that is safe and reliable for users of all modes. Additionally, we disseminate best practices, information on funding, tools, and technical assistance to develop transportation networks that create vibrant, revitalized spaces in the cities and towns of Ohio.
GOPC is recognized as a transportation policy leader, and has been appointed to serve on a number of public boards and commissions, including the Ohio Department of Transportation’s Statewide Transportation Planning Committee, Access Ohio 2050, and the Active Transportation Advisory Committee, among others.
Fulfilling our Mission
Researching and Advocating for Active Transportation in Ohio
Active Transportation infrastructure is good for Ohio because it moves traffic by taking cars off the road. Active transportation provides more choices for how Ohioans get around in their daily lives without relying on a car; supports in-demand vibrant neighborhoods; and offers cost-effective mobility options, for both individuals and the state, all while helping to promote active lifestyles, improved health, and decreased congestion on roadways.
GOPC is proud to have developed the Active Transportation in Ohio Newsletter to educate advocates and the public at large about opportunities to invest in more active transportation infrastructure statewide.
2026 Ohio Active Transportation Conference
GOPC is excited to announce it will host the 2026 Ohio Active Transportation Conference on Wednesday, September 2!
The 2026 Ohio Active Transportation Conference will be held at the Conference Center at the OCLC in Dublin, Ohio. This location offers convenient access for attendees across the state and will help us keep registration costs reasonable.
This conference will focus on bike and pedestrian infrastructure, funding and financing for complete streets infrastructure improvements, successful strategies for educating the public, and more.
Planners, engineers, local government leaders, and advocates will gather to learn, network, and gain the tools they need to build safer streets and vibrant communities in Ohio.
What We Have Accomplished
GOPC has been proud to champion greater investment in public transit services in Ohio following the launch of our report Fueling Innovation in Ohio in 2018. Along with supporting greater awareness and investment in Active Transportation, GOPC continues to work every day for an infrastructure system that gives Ohioans of all ages and abilities access to safe, reliable modes of transportation.
Advocating for Enhanced Transit Services in Ohio
Public transportation is a vital link for millions of Ohioans. Since FY2020, the Ohio General Assembly has invested a record $395.8 million in Ohio’s public transportation agencies. Just a few year ago, Ohio’s state investment was limited to less than $5M per year.
GOPC has been a leading advocate for greater investment in public transportation through our publications and research, including Fueling Innovation in Transit and An Argument for State Investment in Public Transit in Ohio.
Recent Testimony & Related Publications
Additional Resources
How to Build Safe, Vibrant Streets in Ohio: A Guide For Non-Engineers, Volume 2
We are excited to share How to Build Safe, Vibrant Streets in Ohio: A Guide for Non-Engineers, Volume 2.
Volume 2 builds on the case studies presented in the first volume by featuring additional examples of outstanding improvements local leaders and communities have undertaken.
Public comments submitted to the Transportation Review Advisory Council (TRAC) regarding the 2026-2029 Major New Construction Draft Program List on Tuesday, April 7, 2026.