Gov. John R. Kasich today unveiled a robust plan for improving Ohio’s transportation system that will allow the state to eliminate decades long delays on some 41 new construction projects. The Governor’s plan uses money from the Ohio Turnpike to help build many new projects in northern Ohio and will allow many other projects to proceed to construction much earlier than anticipated. Among the project’s getting Kasich’s green light is the 270-33 Interchange Improvement Project. ($93.8 million, 12-year delay eliminated)
The Governor’s recommendations await a vote by the state’s independent Transportation Review Advisory Council (TRAC) which is slated for Thursday, July 25. The TRAC was established in 1997 to provide guidance to the state for reviewing and approving ODOT’s largest construction projects. Please see the release for more information.
Call to Action
We are seeking comments from our residents, corporate citizens and other 270-33 stakeholders that we can share through traditional and social media as a response to the Governor’s bold announcement. You have been very helpful to us during this long journey and we are hoping we can count on you again.
If you’re interested in voicing your support of the Governor’s recommendation and encouraging TRAC to approve the City of Dublin’s $48 million grant request, please comment on our social media platforms today at www.facebook.com/dublinohio or on www.twitter.com and use #dublinohio, #Ohio and #moreprojectsfaster. Or, post a quote that we can use on our website.
Support key messages:
Acknowledgment of the Governor’s leadership and his vision for Ohio’s future
Concurrence with the TRAC list
Join the Governor in urging TRAC to approve the list of projects
270-33 Interchange Improvement key messages:
Jobs – more than 47,000 jobs are located near the interchange today; 44,600 additional jobs are predicted here within the next 20 years
Safety – Increased traffic and outdated interchange design add up to crashes, delays and an estimated financial loss of $16,196,000
Efficient Logistics – The US 33 corridor is at the nexus of trade and goods movement in the United States. More than 18,800 trucks move through the 270-33 interchange daily.
Unprecedented Public-Private Partnership
Regional Cooperation – The City of Dublin, the City of Marysville, Union County, Washington Township, Columbus 2020 and the Columbus Partnership are working collaboratively. In addition community and business support has been unparalleled.
Local Funding – The City of Dublin is investing $12.25 million and MORPC (Mid Ohio Regional Planning Commission) has committed $15 million.
Here’s what community leaders are saying about this bold initiative.
“We applaud Governor Kasich’s support of statewide infrastructure improvements, especially the 270-33 Interchange. With more than 1,000 acres available for development in Dublin and 12,000 acres in Union County, this region is poised for continued job growth. With this new interchange, 44,600 new jobs and $2.8 billion in investment are predicted within 20 years.”
- Marsha Grigsby, Dublin City Manager
“The Scotts Company appreciates Governor John Kasich’s leadership to enhance Ohio’s transportation infrastructure. We hope that TRAC will follow his lead and approve the list of projects before the Council this week to enhance Ohio’s economic development and improve roadway safety in Central Ohio.”
- Ann Aquillo, Vice President, Corporate Affairs, The Scotts Company
“Infrastructure funding is critically important to the economic development and prosperity of the Columbus Region—including the logistics industry, which is strong and growing. Quite simply, investment in transportation and infrastructure means job creation in central Ohio. That’s why the major projects included in the TRAC list of I-270/SR 33, I-70/I-71 and I-270/Rt 23 are all top priorities in the Columbus Chamber’s Public Policy Agenda. We join Gov. Kasich in support of these projects and urge TRAC to approve the list. Finally, we commend the Governor and his administration for their innovative thinking that allowed an increase in transportation funding without an increase in taxes.”
- Michael Dalby, President & CEO of the Columbus Chamber of Commerce
“Governor Kasich’s transportation plans place a high premium on the economic development aspects of our state’s road infrastructure. In central Ohio and across the State, these investments will help ensure that we maintain the incredible momentum of job creation and capital investment under the Governor’s watch. I’d urge the TRAC committee to move these plans forward to implementation.”
- Alex Fischer, President and CEO of the Columbus Partnership
“The Governor has been very committed to infrastructure improvements for the future, and we consider the I-270/U.S. 33 corridor one that is vital to Honda’s regional operations, and one that will have a positive impact on safe travel and efficient transport of goods in the region.”
- Caroline Ramsey, Government Relations Manager, Honda of America Mfg., Inc.
“Cardinal Health appreciates the leadership and vision displayed by Governor Kasich with his recently announced plan for improving Ohio’s transportation system. Keeping our highways in top condition is important to the jobs and businesses of many industries across our state, and Cardinal Health urges the Transportation Review Advisory Council (TRAC) to approve the governor’s proposed projects accordingly.”
- Shelley Bird, Executive Vice President, Public Affairs, Cardinal Health
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