Go OHIO – Ohio’s Transportation Futures Plan – will deliver a detailed blueprint for transforming Ohio’s vast road, rail, transit, maritime, air and bicycle/pedestrian transportation assets into one, fully integrated, technically-advanced system that will help ignite the economy and bring value to communities across the state.
How We’ll Get There
The plan will identify high priority transportation needs that have the potential to dramatically grow business, and elevate Ohio’s position as a national transportation leader. It will be shaped by four key strategies.
1. Increase the State’s Competitiveness
Ohio will be made more competitive by reducing bottlenecks and improving freight connections among air, trucks, rail, and maritime transportation systems.
2. Connect Transportation System Investment to Targeted Industries
Ohio is targeting
nine industries for investment that have the greatest growth and job potential. Providing efficient, well-connected transportation networks to support the supply chain for these industries will help Ohio grow its economy.
3. Understand the Impact of Land Use & Transportation Policies
Considering all modes of transportation – including pedestrian, bicycle and transit – when new transportation infrastructure is developed, can improve access, safety, and quality of life, often at a lower cost than adding these options later.
4. Advance a Green Economy
When decision makers proactively consider environmental issues in transportation planning and project development, they can help ensure positive outcomes for Ohio’s air and water, and preserve a higher quality of life for residents.