Ohio is set to kick its bike and pedestrian infrastructure up a few notches, with Governor Mike DeWine and Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) Director Pamela Boratyn announcing an injection of nearly $52 million into local communities. This financial boost, courtesy of the Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP), aims to significantly improve safety and connectivity for non-motorized travelers, as reported by the Ohio Department of Transportation.
The TAP funding, which will be dispersed over the next four years to 44 projects across 33 counties, aims to quickly roll out infrastructure projects that support healthier and more sustainable transportation options. According to a statement obtained by the Ohio Department of Transportation, Governor DeWine declared, "The Transportation Alternatives Program makes vital investments to support safer, more connected spaces for walking and biking.” He hailed the program as a vehicle for enhancing quality of life, public safety, and building robust transportation networks in Ohio's urban and rural communities.
The TAP's scope encompasses a diverse range of projects, including on- and off-road pedestrian and bicycle facilities, infrastructure aimed at enhancing public transit access, community improvement initiatives, recreational trails, and Safe Routes to School programs.
