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PLANNING TODAY. TRANSFORMING TOMORROW. SAFETY AT FOREFRONT OF entral Ohio is quickly growing and becoming an increasingly diverse TRANSPORTATION PLANNING region – with a lot to celebrate. ach year, around 100 people lose leaving the responsibility for safety We are proud that the Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission their lives in crashes on Central improvements to the local governments. C (MORPC) has the opportunity, every day, to work toward a shared Ohio’s roadways. Another 800 While most of these communities vision of an innovative, sustainable and inclusive region. su er serious, life-changing recognize the importance of roadway Einjuries. The Mid-Ohio Regional Planning safety in their jurisdiction, many lack the To better prepare our region for the future, we serve as a resource for local Commission (MORPC) is working to resources necessary to comprehensively o icials as they make decisions about economic growth, development, improve safety on our roadways and address safety issues. transportation, energy and environmental sustainability. create a better quality life for Central Ohio residents and visitors. Regional organizations like MORPC are This is especially important today – as we arrive at the intersection of better positioned to impact the safety continued population growth and emerging technologies that will impact our Data and information, such as MORPC’s of locally maintained roadways by way of life. annual analyses of regional crash assisting the local governments and trends, help to better understand local connecting them with available funding. MORPC is planning ahead to ensure communities remain thriving and and regional safety issues and make competitive, with improved opportunities for social and economic mobility. informed decisions about transportation The Central Ohio Transportation Safety And this work would not be complete without the inclusion of people from investments. Plan has four emphasis areas: across the region, who have a wealth of diverse life experiences. In collaboration with the Ohio Serious Crash Types – Specific types of As we continue to modernize the programs and services we o er, we hope Department of Transportation and other crashes that account for the greatest you like the new MORPC brand we unveiled earlier this year. Our new brand local partners, MORPC is developing number of fatal and serious injury reflects the culmination of people we bring together from communities and the Central Ohio Transportation Safety crashes. regional organizations across Central Ohio, as well as our work on a broad Plan. This comprehensive safety plan array of subject matter. identifies the most significant causes Vulnerable Roadway Users – Non- of serious injuries and fatalities on the vehicle roadway users, such as On behalf of the more than 65 counties, cities, townships, villages and other region’s roadway system, and it will pedestrians and bicyclists, who organizations that count themselves as MORPC members, we extend our soon be used as a template for other experience disproportionately high rates thanks to all the Central Ohio residents making our region a better place. And regions across the state. of fatal and serious injuries. we look forward to transforming our “tomorrow” with you. The plan establishes a series of Driving Safety Concerns – Common goals and benchmarks for safety contributing factors or characteristics of Kind regards, improvements, identifies existing trends fatal and serious injury crashes. and critical safety priorities, and sets up a framework for how collaboration Emerging Technologies – New travel can improve safety throughout the modes that a ect future roadway user region. It uses crash data to identify behavior. common crash types and trends to guide programming toward reducing crash Each emphasis area has a goal to reduce frequency and severity. fatal and serious injuries in the category, with strategies and action items to help Regional plans like this are important achieve these goals by 2025. The Central because 84 percent of the state’s Ohio Transportation Safety Plan will be William Murdock Rory McGuiness roadways are locally maintained, available to view at morpc.org/safety. Executive Director, City of Columbus MORPC MORPC Board Chair

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UPCOMING CENSUS TO REFLECT CENTRAL OHIO POPULATION GROWTH entral Ohio is on track to the number of U.S. House members E orts are already underway to ensure “MORPC has a unique role, because we become a region of 3 million allotted to Ohio – a ecting the state’s that each and every Central Ohio resident have the ability to extend the work of people by 2050, according to political representation in Washington. is counted. Last month, the City of the Columbus/Franklin County Complete the latest population estimates Columbus and Franklin County launched Count Committee to the rest of Central Cfrom the Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Projections forecast that Ohio will their Complete Count Committee. Ohio,” said MORPC Director Data & Commission (MORPC). In 2018 alone, potentially lose a congressional seat MORPC is chairing the government Mapping Aaron Schill. “This means we an average of 118 people came into the because, although the state is growing, subcommittee and providing sta for can help them get all of their residents region each day, and the growth shows it is not growing as quickly as other parts other subcommittees. counted, including traditionally hard-to- no signs of slowing down. of the country. A di erence of 0.8 percent count populations like ethnic and racial could cost Ohio a second seat. But in a Committees like these form across the minorities, immigrants, children and The region has the opportunity to growing and diverse region like Central state and country to help raise awareness renters.” collectively plan for this growth in a Ohio, counting people can be di icult. of the Census and encourage local sustainable way – one that delivers a residents to respond. The committees Residents will need to respond to the range of transportation options, o ers The Census Bureau relies on state and include a broad spectrum of community Census in April 2020. More information on a ordable housing options, ensures local agencies, as well as other partners, leaders representing a broad range of the City of Columbus and Franklin County all residents have opportunities for to help carry out its work. That is where demographic groups, industries, and Complete Count Committee is available economic success and makes e icient MORPC and communities throughout community organizations. at columbus.gov/columbuscounts. use of our resources. Central Ohio are playing a role.

But in order to capitalize on the opportunities and resources available, CENTRAL OHIO HAS 2.4 MILLION PEOPLE, WITH 118 PEOPLE the 2020 Census must accurately reflect COMING INTO THE REGION EACH DAY. every person living in Central Ohio – and • 2018 was the largest single year of growth in Central Ohio’s history. across the state. • The region saw an increase of 43,000 residents. The Constitution requires • That’s enough to fill both and the Schottenstein Center to that every person living in the country is capacity simultaneously. counted in a census each decade, and the U.S. Census Bureau is responsible for this work. MOST OF THE REGION’S GROWTH IS IN FRANKLIN COUNTY. • 70 percent of the region lives in Franklin County. That’s 1.3 million people. The results from the Census are used to make decisions on how more than • The trend of strong growth in the region’s core is a significant shift from the suburban $880 billion in annual federal spending sprawl that characterized prior decades. is distributed to state and local governments. This money is used to carry out important government services and programs. THE CITY OF COLUMBUS SURPASSED 900,000 Making budgeting decisions, forecasting RESIDENTS FOR THE FIRST TIME. future transportation and housing needs, • The region’s largest city added nearly 22,000 residents over the planning for how land is used and making past year, 50 percent of the region’s total. investments in public transportation services would all be even greater challenges without the use of Census data. DOMESTIC AND INTERNATIONAL MIGRATION IS A KEY COMPONENT OF THE REGION’S GROWTH. The data is also used to draw legislative boundaries, including the • People are moving here from elsewhere in Ohio, as well as a significant number moving here from abroad. reapportionment of seats in the Ohio General Assembly and Ohio congressional • Since 2010, for every resident gained from natural population growth, another districts. In fact, the Census determines moved into the region.

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PLANNING UNDERWAY FOR RURAL AND URBAN AREAS ALIKE hrough the Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission’s (MORPC’s) continual e orts to strengthen Central Ohio Tand form connections to the global marketplace, local o icials have more of the information they need to thoughtfully develop the region.

In the past year Hocking, Knox, Logan and Morrow counties have joined Delaware, Franklin, Perry, and Union counties as MORPC members. Franklin and Je erson townships (Franklin County), the Licking County Soil & Water Conservation District and the City of Lancaster have also become MORPC members.

The growth in MORPC’s membership demonstrates the benefit communities of all sizes in the region – including its rural, outlying communities – are seeing through collaborating and learning from one another. It also shows their interest Transportation planning includes the consideration of multi-modal options such as roadways, transit systems, bikeways and pedestrian pathways. in the broad array of plans, projects and initiatives performed my MORPC. Among The CORPO plan identifies expected Transportation Systems & Funding. “The as a whole, understand the function them are those related to transportation. population and employment changes, MTP takes a comprehensive look at our of existing facilities, and identify what transportation goals and needs, as well as transportation system and provides the the future needs are based on expected MORPC’s partnership with seven strategies for an integrated, multi-modal basis for how transportation funding will development and land use changes. counties in the non-metropolitan areas transportation system in the CORPO be spent to maintain what we have and of the region to provide transportation transportation planning area. It also make needed improvements.” This particular area is poised for growth planning products and services has been identifies highway, bikeway, pedestrian, in commercial, o ice and light industrial of great benefit. The Central Ohio Rural safety, freight and public transportation Residents are invited to review and development such as warehousing, data Planning Organization (CORPO) – which components. The plan is available at comment on aspects of the plan, as well centers, and corporate and industrial includes Fairfield, Knox, Madison, Marion, morpc.org/corpo. as to o er project suggestions as they parks. Morrow, Pickaway and Union counties – become available at morpc.org/mtp2050. completed the development of a regional, The work of CORPO closely aligns long-range transportation plan that to the transportation planning work MORPC has also began work on the reflects the transportation needs of these MORPC has traditionally performed as Western Fairfield & Licking Counties counties. the federally designated metropolitan Thoroughfare Plan. A thoroughfare plan is planning organization for the Columbus a long-range plan that identifies the type urbanized area, which includes: Delaware and general location of roadway facilities and Franklin counties; Bloom and Violet that are needed to meet projected long- townships in Fairfield County; New term growth. It is not a list of construction The area around Rickenbacker Albany, Pataskala and Etna Township in projects, but rather a tool for right-of-way International Airport is also seeing growth Licking County; and Jerome Township in preservation and a resource for decision and development. The airport is a great Union County. makers and land owners. point of pride for our region, and one of the best examples of enabling goods to The work in this area will result in the move e iciently and e ectively using 2020-2050 Metropolitan Transportation rail, roads, and air. With cargo activity Plan (MTP) that is slated be completed forecasted to grow by more than 900 next spring. percent by 2036, long-term development plans are needed to serve that growth. The growth in Central Ohio has only increased the excitement around the MORPC recently completed a community- MTP. Much like the CORPO plan, this driven, comprehensive study to develop plan will take a long-range approach to a strategy for the area surrounding the transportation needs, identify strategies airport over the next 10 to 20 years. The and projects, and align them with study findings and recommendations sustainability and other regional goals. are documented in five general themes: Much like the remainder of the By developing the plan, the greater The Western Fairfield & Licking Counties business attraction and retention; region, these counties have the goal Columbus region is able to utilize federal workforce mobility and safety; freight Thoroughfare Plan includes a closer look at the of a transportation system that is transportation funding to improve, routing and access; resiliency and connected, safe, well-maintained, maintain and operate highways, public above area in order to better connect major technology innovation; and quality of accessible to all users, environmentally transit, bikeways and sidewalks – all of life. The results can be viewed online at sustainable and supportive of economic which reduce road congestion, improve The need for this study originated from morpc.org/rickenbackerstudy. vitality. MORPC will soon assist them air quality and enhance our quality of life. area stakeholders discussing the need for with the development of a four-year a better connection between US-33 and Through all of these planning e orts, transportation improvement program “In a region growing as fast as Central I-70, and a better connection between Central Ohio communities will be in a and the coordination of transportation Ohio, preparing a transportation system I-70 and SR-161. Instead of immediately better position to meet the needs of their planning with other planning areas. to accommodate thousands of additional studying new corridor connections, this residents for years to come – o ering travelers in the upcoming decades is plan is a coordinated approach to bring them choice, safety and convenience as vital,” said Thea Walsh, MORPC Director of stakeholders together to look at the area they go about their daily activities. 6 Advertising Supplement to Columbus Business First | 04.19.19

COMMUNITY OFFICIALS LEARNING MORE ABOUT DEVELOPMENT AND MOBILITY OPPORTUNITIES THROUGH INSIGHT2050 he Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission (MORPC) is continually looking forward and working with local communities Tto identify demographic and lifestyle changes, and how best to adapt to them in terms of development patterns, services and infrastructure.

If Central Ohio can get ahead of growth, new styles of development can help to reduce tra ic congestion, improve air quality and decrease household costs – factors that contribute to the overall quality of life and make our environment better.

MORPC has long touted its insight2050 initiative, a collaborative e ort with the Urban Land Institute Columbus, O icials in the Fall 2018 insight2050 Academy attended a walking tour in Newark to have a closer look at downtown renovations and green Columbus 2020 and local partners to infrastructure. better plan for growth by providing guidance, planning resources and community engagement tools to evaluate use environments,” MORPC Director of Insight2050 Corridor Concepts has The current academy class is the first development and mobility opportunities. Planning & Sustainability Kerstin Carr brought together local governments, to have a transportation focus. The said. “As we are wrapping up the Corridor businesses, real estate development and academy is forging a link with another “Through insight2050, we learned that Concepts study, we will also have some others to further explore more walkable/ one of MORPC’s insight2050 projects – the compact development patterns, like data on how redevelopment on specific compact environments and high- Technical Assistance Program (TAP). infill and redevelopment, are more corridors can impact transportation, capacity transit along five representative responsive to the changing demographics environmental and fiscal metrics, as thoroughfares. “Last year we piloted the Technical and increased market demand for well as how it can support high-capacity Assistance Program with four smaller residences in walkable, mixed- transit.” “By looking closely at these communities,” MORPC Assistant Director thoroughfares through the Corridor of Planning & Sustainability Stephen Concepts study, we are gaining a Patchan said. “Based on their feedback deeper understanding of how various and input from our Active Transportation development patterns relate to transit Working Group, MORPC is now creating options – what that development could a permanent TAP to o er additional look like and how to implement it,” technical assistance to our members. This MORPC Principal Planner Jennifer Noll competitive program will roll out later said. “For example, there is a growing this year.” market demand for smaller residences in neighborhoods where you can walk, ride The Technical Assistance Program pilot a bike or take transit to your destination. launched in September 2017, when four The study is telling us more about how Central Ohio communities – the cities of we can support that demand.” Delaware, Westerville, and Worthington, as well as Violet Township – were The findings and recommendations awarded technical services. from the Corridor Concepts study will be released at a ULI Columbus event on April Although the insight2050 Technical 30. Registration is available at columbus. Assistance Program is available only uli.org. to communities within MORPC’s metropolitan planning organization area Local leaders have been learning – Franklin and Delaware counties, and more about insight2050 since it began portions of Licking, Fairfield and Union o ering the insight2050 Academy in counties – the insight2050 Academy the fall of 2016. Since then, more than is open to people from communities 100 elected and appointed o icials, throughout the 15 counties in MORPC’s economic development professionals, reach. planners, architects, engineers and other transportation professionals have More information on insight2050 and the gone through the program to learn how Corridor Concepts study can be found the findings can be applied to their at getinsight2050.org or morpc.org/ communities. insight2050. 04.19.19 | Advertising Supplement to Columbus Business First 7

RESIDENTS CAN BENEFIT FROM MORPC’S HOME SERVICES s Central Ohio plans for the Agency’s Home Weatherization Assistance future, an element that should Program and Electric Partnership not be overlooked is the Program, and AEP Ohio’s Community importance of maintaining Assistance Program. Aa ordable, safe and energy-e icient housing for residents. Eliminating the Lester Reynolds is a Columbus resident wasted energy for families can translate who took advantage of MORPC’s services. into income they can put toward other needs such as food, health care or “Columbia Gas got in touch with me transportation. explaining to me that my home was using more energy than normal for a house this The Mid-Ohio Regional Planning size. They came out and found that my Commission (MORPC) has long o ered furnace heat exchanger was cracked, and weatherization and home repair services rendered my furnace unsafe,” Reynolds to income-eligible Franklin County said. “It needed to be replaced. That’s residents at no cost, transforming the how [MORPC] got involved and saved me home for those who might otherwise be from the bad emissions that the furnace unable to make such upgrades. was sending out to my house.” MORPC o ers home energy e iciency and safety services at no cost to income-eligible residents to help keep them warmer in the winter and cooler in the summer. The work might include More than 20,000 households have been adding home insulation, as seen above. Following the work on his home, the serviced by MORPC during the past site was featured at MORPC’s 2018 30 years. Residents have experienced homes during the winter, but they touch The inspection may result in a tune- Home Weatherization Showcase, which reductions in utility bills and are safer the residents’ lives by protecting their up or replacement of the furnace or highlights the value of these important and more comfortable in their homes. health and safety.” water heater, installation of attic or services to community leaders, program sidewall insulation, or replacement of funders and the public. “MORPC is proud of the important work MORPC’s experienced energy e iciency refrigerators, freezers and light bulbs with we do each and every day to assist professionals perform energy inspections more e icient models. Those who would like to see if they families throughout Franklin County,” and safety checks on homes throughout quality for MORPC’s home repair or said Robert Williams, MORPC Director of the year. They start by thoroughly The programs are provided at no-cost to home energy e iciency programs can Residential Services. “These services not evaluating and identifying potential income-eligible clients thanks to funding visit morpc.org/EnergyServices or call only make people cooler in their homes energy e iciency improvements, as well from Columbia Gas of Ohio’s WarmChoice 614.621.1171. during the summer and warmer in their as related health and safety hazards. program, the Ohio Development Services

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no direct highway or passenger rail connections currently exist between CENTRAL OHIO REMAINS A STARTING POINT FOR the regions – MORPC and its partners are further exploring the feasibility and environmental components of hyperloop NEW TRANSPORTATION TECHNOLOGIES and passenger rail along the same corridor through RSTI.

“Creating more options for rapid speed transportation – by both traditional rail

and Hyperloop – would not only enhance passenger and freight transportation in the Midwest, but also drive economic growth, generate prospects for development and create radically new opportunities for people and businesses in the Midwest megaregion,” MORPC Transportation & Infrastructure Development Director Thea Walsh said. “MORPC has experienced great support for these projects from local governments, state departments of transportation, metropolitan planning organizations, corporations and individuals.”

RSTI will also provide estimates of transportation demand and economic benefits, as well as develop a business case, implementation strategy, and stakeholder and public engagement strategy.

The proposed hyperloop and passenger Representatives from Central Ohio and other partners along the -Columbus-Pittsburgh corridor have visited Virgin Hyperloop One’s rail connections will o er quick access to DevLoop testing facility in Nevada to see hyperloop technology up close. global businesses, international flights, and more specialized services supported entral Ohio is known as a place in the largest of markets. As Central Ohio to test new ideas, new products grows, the technology disruption could and new services. As technology reach beyond transportation services to changes at an ever-increasing transform how business is conducted, Crate, it becomes more relevant to the how goods are shipped, and where quality of life enjoyed by residents and people choose to live and work. the success of the region’s businesses. MORPC’s work in this area is one of many Supporting the innovative, e ective use examples of new, innovative technologies and creation of new technologies is of bringing more recognition to the region. the utmost importance to the Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission (MORPC), as it drives informed decisions that enhance the work of the public sector – especially as it relates to transportation. Spreading Smart Technology Across the Region A Closer Look at Central Ohio communities are furthering Rapid-Speed their e orts to become a “smart region” Hyperloop technology would allow for quick travel between cities where no direct highway or by joining together in preparation for Transportation passenger rail connections currently exist. smart infrastructure investments.

Many Central Ohio residents were elated Even recently, U.S. Department of in Nevada. DevLoop is the world’s first The idea of the Mid-Ohio Regional when Virgin Hyperloop One named Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao full-scale hyperloop segment, and MORPC Planning Commission’s (MORPC’s) Smart MORPC’s Midwest Connect hyperloop announced a landmark Non-Traditional has taken more than 50 representatives Region Task Force formed as numerous proposal as one of ten winners in the and Emerging Transportation Technology from not only Central Ohio, but along the smart mobility e orts unfolded Hyperloop One Global Challenge in Council, which aims to explore the corridor, to visit the facility and see the throughout Central Ohio and it became September 2017. The challenge attracted regulation and permitting of new technology up close. increasingly clear that technological Hyperloop corridor proposals from 2,600 transportation technologies including advancements will dramatically disrupt registrants in more than 100 countries hyperloop, which will facilitate this The visits follow MORPC’s announcement the status quo of current planning and across the globe. Since then, MORPC and technology to bring the new form of mass last year of a Rapid Speed Transportation funding e orts for local governments. its partners have been working with Virgin transportation to the United States. Initiative (RSTI). Because the Chicago- Hyperloop One to study the feasibility of Columbus-Pittsburgh corridor creates “Technology in transportation and bringing hyperloop technology to Central Hyperloop technology has been on the a unique opportunity to connect community infrastructure is changing Ohio and the Midwest along the Chicago- move, with Virgin Hyperloop One making major regions for improved freight so rapidly that we wanted to get people Columbus-Pittsburgh corridor. great strides at its DevLoop testing facility and passenger transportation – and together and ask what Central Ohio 04.19.19 | Advertising Supplement to Columbus Business First 9

needs to do to prepare for our future in Region Task Force is a great way to get “A Smart Streets Policy will ensure This will be a digital, online resource on communities of all sizes and as a smart everyone on the same page and ensure our investments in transportation the MORPC website when the task force and forward-looking region,” MORPC that no community in Central Ohio is le infrastructure will facilitate the completes its work. Executive Director William Murdock said. behind.” implementation of new technologies “We’re leading on this issue, and we want in a manner that is consistent with the our rural, outlying communities to be The group is currently working on three goals of communities across the region,” connected, too.” forward-thinking deliverables over the MORPC Transportation & Infrastructure course of its work. Development Director Thea Walsh said. Smart Technology The Task Force, which consists of local o icials and other innovation thought The Smart Streets Policy will guide A Smart Region Playbook will guide Being Implemented leaders, is focused on discussing the MORPC funded projects to consider the the internal work of MORPC sta and potential benefits and unintended installation of digital infrastructure when committees. Locally consequences of smart infrastructure. constructing transportation projects They began meeting in early 2018 and will in the region. The policy also includes “The playbook is where we define our Smart technology is quickly unfolding complete their work by the end of this recommendations for communities to regional interpretation of ‘smart’ and our within the transportation system, with year. adopt their own Smart Street Policy. corresponding regional goals,” MORPC aims to provide innovative services and This policy is modeled a er MORPC’s Data & Mapping Director Aaron Schill products related to di erent modes “Dublin and other communities need Complete Streets Policy, which helps to said. “It’s a guideline for MORPC that and tra ic management. In short, it will to be equipped with the resources, ensure that roadways are designed to allows the work of the Smart Region Task enable the travelling public to make use knowledge, and skills to take advantage safely and comfortably accommodate Force to permeate into all that we do.” of a safer, more coordinated, and more of smart city concepts as we plan for everyone who uses them. connected transportation network – and invest in these technologies,” said A Smart Region Resource Guide will enhancing their livability, workability Dublin City Manager Dana McDaniel, who provide best practices and resources for and sustainability. is chairing the task force. “The Smart local governments.

LOCAL EXAMPLES OF SMART TECHNOLOGY INCLUDE:

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SUSTAINABILITY KEY TO SUPPORTING REGIONAL VITALITY esidents and local government The goal is not only to get people to o icials in Central Ohio are work, but to help companies attract continuing to strengthen and retain a quality work force. For this sustainability e orts as key to reason, MORPC o ers complimentary Rsupporting regional growth and vitality. consultations to help employers customize a commuter benefits package For this reason, the Mid-Ohio Regional for their employees. Planning Commission (MORPC) has Thanks to many of them participating governments and organizations to take been collaborating on environmentally in a year-long pilot period, a substantial up sustainable practices. For instance, Central Ohioans want and need more and economically sustainable amount of insight and feedback was although many people still travel to transportation options. In some parts of practices, opportunities and tools. received to improve the program. work in single-occupant vehicles, a the region, commuters face barriers to Chief among them is an initiative called Among the recommendations was to growing number are rethinking how they transportation related to a ordability, Sustainable2050, which is comprised determine a program tier status level get around the region – opting instead parking availability and tra ic congestion. of more than 30 local communities and for every Sustainable2050 member for more cost-e ective, active and As a major employment center, these organizations committed to working by acknowledging the number of sustainable modes of transportation. issues intersect in Downtown Columbus. toward more sustainable practices. sustainability-related achievements they have made in categories established “Through Sustainable2050, we are through MORPC’s Regional Sustainability not only recognizing MORPC-member Agenda available at morpc.org/ communities’ commitment to sustainability. sustainability, but ultimately assisting them, through technical assistance and Blendon and Genoa townships; the cities access to resources, to do even more,” of Columbus, Dublin, Gahanna, Grove MORPC Sustainability O icer Brandi City, Upper Arlington, Westerville, and To make transit easy, convenient and Whetstone said. Whitehall; the Village of Lockbourne; Gohio Commute, a program of MORPC, free for people from all over the region and Columbus & Franklin County Metro provides commuters and companies with who work downtown, Downtown C-pass Parks are now celebrating the fact that resources to help explore multimodal was introduced last year. This innovative they are among the first communities to commuting options. Features of the program provides eligible downtown reach a designated tier status within the platform include public or private program. ridematching, emergency ride home service and incentive campaigns that CONTINUED The region o ers many ways for local encourage sustainable commuting. PAGE 11

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CITY OF REYNOLDSBURG CITY OF HILLIARD FAIRFIELD 33 Main Street Improvement Project Municipal Fiber Project 270 Loan Amount: $ 750,000 Loan Amount: $1,250,000 Total Project Costs: $1,958,250 Total Project Costs: $3,182,500 Interest Rate: 1.90% Interest Rate: 1.85% Term: 7 Years Term: 10 Years Closed: April 2019 Closed: April 2019 CORRIDOR 70 70 • The road to a skilled workforce

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The availability and adoption of on the results of a recent planning Program. MORPC has partnered with SUSTAINABILITY KEY TO SUPPORTING sustainable transportation modes also study, MORPC and the COG Board are JadeTrack to provide members with REGIONAL VITALITY contributes to better air quality and prioritizing proposed trail segments for an online dashboard to benchmark CONTINUED FROM PAGE 10 public health. The ozone season in funding and implementation. building performance. This tool Central Ohio lasts from March through allows participants to collect, analyze October, and during that time, higher MORPC and its partners are also hard and visualize utility data to identify workers unlimited access to the entire levels of ozone pollution can form when at work to improve and protect water opportunities to save on energy across all Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA) bus emissions are combined in the presence quality and conserve resources through publicly owned buildings and fleets. system through a partnership among of sun and high temperatures. This is education, policies, and regional planning MORPC, COTA, the Capital Crossroads especially troublesome for those with and collaboration. Riverfest has provided MORPC sta members are meeting with Special Improvement District and Smart sensitive breathing issues or respiratory thousands of people the opportunity to participants to review data and discuss Columbus. disease. Residents can find out ahead of kayak and canoe on area rivers. Don’t potential energy-saving opportunities. time when pollution levels are expected miss the event this year, in coordination The participants’ aggregated information Eligible workers and some residents can to be unhealthy for sensitive groups by with the Columbus Arts Festival, on June will be displayed on a regional dashboard use the C-pass any day, any time and on signing up for MORPC’s Air Quality Alerts 8-9 at Bicentennial Park. available through morpc.org. The any COTA route. The workers receive a at morpc.org/airquality. regional dashboard will highlight the transit pass at no cost to them, which region’s sustainability e orts in energy frees up a parking space, benefits air MORPC is also combining its work in consumption, alternative fuels and quality, reduces congestion and allows sustainability and transportation to work renewable energy. the employee to enjoy a stress-free ride toward a 700+ mile network of regional to work with access to Wi-Fi on board. trails. Additional LGEP o erings include the Technical Support Program, Energy More than 14,000 workers from more MORPC, through Academy, Energy Consortium, and than 400 companies are registered for its Central Ohio Other work at MORPC that will help Recognition Program. More information the program to date, generating more Greenways create a more sustainable region includes on these and other sustainability e orts than 22,000 rides on COTA each week. (COG) Board, the Local Government Energy Partnership in the region is available at morpc.org. COTA reports a 17.7-percent increase helped launch (LGEP), a collaborative program kicked o in rush-hour routes that o er express the Central Ohio this year for MORPC members to advance service from suburban Park & Ride Greenways trail energy-saving opportunities. The services locations to Downtown Columbus. A vision last year, are intended to reduce the costs, attract survey conducted three months into the which would add 500 new trail miles businesses and encourage their growth, program by CJI Research found that more to the region. The board’s mission is to and promote responsible stewardship of workers are choosing transit, motivated create a world-class network of trails our resources. by the C-pass and saving money. by building a unified and connected trail system to connect communities for The first of the programs within the transportation and recreation. Based LGEP is the Energy Benchmarking

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INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS TO ENHANCE THE REGION’S ECONOMIC ADVANTAGE he Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission (MORPC) and The region’s Competitive Advantage Projects initiative includes projects related to transportation, water and sewer, fiber optics and 2020 are continuing technology, energy systems and strategic planning. their work to ensure that both Turban and rural counties throughout goal is to not only know what projects Central Ohio have the needed are needed, but to have a continuing, infrastructure to compete with other coordinated list of priority projects that locations across the country for jobs and are ready to move forward. investment – and to improve the quality of life in our region. “Having the list helps us identify strategies to fund particular projects, “We want to be strategic in advancing exploring resources such as grants, infrastructure projects that provide a appropriations or other funding great economic benefit for our growing opportunities,” MORPC Economic and quickly developing region,” MORPC Development & Infrastructure O icer Executive Director William Murdock said. Nathaniel Kaelin said. “It also serves “It’s important to have a list of prioritized, as a one-stop, easy-to-use resource for shovel-ready infrastructure projects those who work on behalf of the region so that we can move them toward – including our legislative leaders at the construction when funding becomes state and federal levels.” available.” In 2016, MORPC began working with That prioritized list is formed through counties across Central Ohio on the an initiative called the Competitive initiative. Each county compiled a Advantage Projects (CAP). When comprehensive list of planned and opportunities arise to further advance desired infrastructure investments, and the region – especially at a time when prioritized the top projects for their very limited funding is available – CAP county, intended to impact development provides the ability to act fast so the and job growth. Local elected o icials, economic gradually see the CAP projects under region, its businesses and residents can development professionals, business development across the region, better benefit. The second round of a prioritized project leaders, and others stakeholders from connecting the region’s residents and list was recently completed in advance of each county are instrumental to the businesses with one another – and to the Whether it is a transportation project, the current legislative session in order to process because they provide input on global marketplace – for years to come. water or sewer project, fiber optics and maximize the region’s advocacy e orts. which projects are most important to smart technology, energy systems or It includes 43 priority projects, located their communities. The full listing of projects and information strategic planning, CAP allows the region throughout 10 counties and totaling more associated with them can be viewed at to easily compete for resources. The than $5.2 billion. With funding, Central Ohioans will morpc.org/cap.

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MORPC ADVOCATES FOR LOCAL COMMUNITIES AT , U.S. CAPITOL BUILDING ith legislation moving quickly at both the state and federal levels of government, the Mid-Ohio Regional WPlanning Commission (MORPC) has been very active advocating on the agency’s public policy priorities.

Since the new legislative session began in January, MORPC has continued to build relationships with members of Ohio’s congressional delegation, the Ohio Senate and the Ohio House of Representatives through regular visits to their o ices and testimony to legislative committees. Topics have ranged from increasing the state’s motor fuel user fee and the state operating budget to home weatherization and hyperloop.

Communities in Central Ohio know the importance of having an organization like MORPC to stand up for them and advocate on their behalf. Laws and regulations have a significant impact on MORPC board o icers and sta members were recently in Washington, D.C. advocating on the region’s public policy priorities. the ability of local governments to serve their residents. “The policy agenda reflects the diverse More information and resources related Agenda, can be viewed at morpc.org/ needs of Central Ohio’s cities, villages, to MORPC’s government a airs work, GovA airs. “MORPC is advocating on infrastructure townships, counties and regional including the 2019-2020 Public Policy funding, energy e iciency, economic organizations,” Whitehall Mayor Kim development incentives, environmental Maggard, who chairs MORPC’s committee issues and transportation safety — all focused on public policy. “It is our while balancing the interests of our compass as we assertively advocate on growing region,” MORPC Government issues and policies that will a ect the A airs Director Joe Garrity said. future of the region.”

Legislative visits o er the opportunity for The agenda also notes policy areas MORPC to discuss the priorities approved on which MORPC can collaborate with as part of its 2019-2020 Public Policy like-minded organizations, including Agenda. The agenda focuses on topic economic development, sustainable areas on which MORPC is leading. These development and federal funding. include regionalism, transportation, sustainability, data and digital infrastructure.

2019-2020 MORPC PUBLIC POLICY GOALS GOAL 1: GOAL 2: REGIONALISM TRANSPORTATION Promote regionalism at the local, state, and Achieve an advanced, inclusive, and exceptional federal levels of government fostering economic transportation system that connects Central growth, prosperity, efficient use of resources, and Ohio’s people and products to the world. a high quality of life for Central Ohio residents.

GOAL 3: GOAL 4: SUSTAINABILITY DATA AND DIGITAL Pursue sustainability solutions that protect and conserve our natural resources and promote a INFRASTRUCTURE diverse supply of clean, affordable, and reliable Promote effective data policies and the equitable sources of energy for our growing region. deployment of digital infrastructure that benefit Central Ohio communities. 14 Advertising Supplement to Columbus Business First | 04.19.19

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COUNTIES Delaware Franklin Hocking Knox Logan Morrow MORPC’s 2019 State of the Region brought together the region’s top political, business and civic leaders to highlight community accomplishments Perry and showcase upcoming plans for leading the region into the future. Union

CITIES CENTRAL OHIO LEADERS COME TOGETHER AT Bexley Canal Winchester Columbus ANNUAL STATE OF THE REGION EVENT Delaware Dublin entral Ohio’s top political, • The Regional Leadership Award, MORPC with fostering the successful Gahanna business and civic leaders which honors extraordinary e orts to launch of the Central Ohio Rural Grandview Heights gathered at the Mid-Ohio ensure the future viability of the Planning Organization (CORPO). CORPO Grove City Regional Planning Commission’s region’s communities, was presented allows counties outside the MORPC Groveport C(MORPC’s) 2019 State of the Region to Jean Carter Ryan, president of the transportation planning area, but within Hilliard luncheon to plan for the future and Columbus-Franklin County Finance the Central Ohio, to become engaged Lancaster highlight community accomplishments. Authority. with MORPC in planning for future Marysville transportation projects. New Albany More than 1,000 people attended the Ryan is a leader in energy e iciency Pataskala event on April 18 at the Greater Columbus reinvestment and fosters continuous • The William C. Habig Collaborative Pickerington Convention Center, where MORPC improvement in the field of economic and Achievement Award honors individuals Powell highlighted the theme: “Planning Today. community development. At the finance or organizations that have achieved an Reynoldsburg Transforming Tomorrow.” authority, she completed more than 97 e ective e ort or innovative Upper Arlington projects with combined issuance of over collaborative project in Central Ohio. Westerville Keynote speaker $1.8 billion of public and private financing This year’s award was presented to the Whitehall Anthony Foxx, -- improving the economic impact for MECC Regional Council of Worthington chief policy communities. Governments. o icer and senior advisor During her time as deputy director of Originally the Metropolitan Emergency TOWNSHIPS VILLAGES Blendon at Ly , provided the Ohio Department of Development Communications Consortium, MECC Ashville Bloom Galena an inspiring Economic Development Division, she arose from a genuine desire to improve Clinton Johnstown talk that introduced extraordinary investment fire and EMS dispatching services and, Etna Lithopolis demonstrated in development projects that earned in e ect, to save lives. What started as a Franklin Lockbourne his passion for her the respect and admiration of the collaboration of the fire departments in Granville Marble Cliff transportation economic development community. Mi lin, Je erson, and Plain townships Jefferson Minerva Park policy, Anthony Foxx Her board service includes the Central nearly 20 years ago has grown to Jerome Obetz technology and Ohio Transit Authority, Mid-Ohio include services for many government Liberty Plain City public-private Development Exchange, OSU Knowlton entities in Franklin, Fairfield and Licking Madison Riverlea partnership, with a focus on expanding School Architecture Alumni, and the Ohio counties. The collaboration has allowed Mif in Shawnee Hills a ordable mobility options and Economic Development Association. the jurisdictions to share costs, saving Perry Somerset improving people’s lives with the world’s taxpayers millions of dollars while Plain Sunbury best transportation. • The William H. Anderson Excellence providing the opportunity to benefit Prairie Urbancrest in Public Service Award recognizes a from the latest in technology, medical Violet Foxx served as the 17th United States MORPC board member who exemplifies direction, and other services. Secretary of Transportation from 2013 outstanding leadership. This year’s to 2017, leading an agency with more award was presented to Union County • The Massive Collaboration Award was ASSOCIATE MEMBERS than 55,000 employees and a $70 billion Commissioner Steve Stolte. presented to #SavetheCrew. This award Columbus Metropolitan budget, whose primary goal was to honors individuals and organizations Housing Authority ensure that America maintains the safest, Stolte’s public service began as the for their e orts and accomplishments most e icient transportation system in Marysville city engineer for two years, related to a unique set of Columbus Metropolitan Library the world. Among many accomplishments followed by 24 years as the Union County circumstances of regional significance. Educational Service during his tenure, the U.S. Department engineer and 19 years as the Union Center of Central Ohio of Transportation established a first-ever County environmental engineer. He #SavetheCrew was the grassroots e ort, Franklin Soil & Water policy framework for the safe integration became a county commissioner in 2011. and public/private partnership to keep Conservation District of self-driving vehicles, and leveraged As the county’s MORPC representative, the Soccer Club in $350 million in public and private funding Stolte engaged himself with leaders Columbus, rather than the team moving Licking County Soil & Water to demonstrate how smart technology from around the region, serving as the out of state. Thanks to e orts from Crew Conservation District can change cities and local communities. chair of MORPC’s Sustainability Advisory fans, the Columbus Partnership, the Meta Solutions Committee, which subsequently led to 31 Edwards and Haslam families, the City Columbus & Franklin County Prior to Foxx’s keynote address, MORPC governments working to fostering actions of Columbus, Franklin County and the Metro Parks presented its annual awards to those who and plans to be more sustainable. State of Ohio, #SavetheCrew culminated have made significant contributions to in a deal for a new stadium under new Solid Waste Authority the region. Stolte was also key leader in assisting ownership. of Central Ohio AMAZING

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