Time is running out for Columbus residents who want a say in the future of the Linden Green Line. The online survey that will help decide how the long-planned corridor looks and feels shuts down Friday, April 10, and city officials say this final burst of feedback will directly shape walking, biking and safety upgrades along the route. A second public open house is already on the books for Wednesday, April 22 at the Linden Community Center.
Design Phase And Who Is Leading It
The project has officially moved into its design phase, with the Columbus Recreation and Parks Department teaming up with WXY Architecture + Urban Design to guide what they describe as an inclusive planning process, according to the Columbus Recreation and Parks Department. The team is charged with turning the abandoned rail line into a mixed-use trail and linear park while fine tuning how the corridor will support people on foot and on bikes, ecological upgrades and public programming. Engineers are also digging into options for crossings and lighting. City planners say the work is expected to rely on a mix of municipal funding, federal BUILD/RAISE dollars and LinkUS transit funds as concepts are locked in.
How To Weigh In: Survey, Prize And Events
The Columbus Department of Public Service has pushed the community survey out on Facebook, reminding residents that the online form closes Friday and flagging a chance to win a $100 gift card for those who participate. The questionnaire was reopened after an earlier public window in late February and March, and officials are pressing neighborhood groups and business owners to jump in before design work moves too far ahead. For anyone who cannot make the April 22 workshop at Linden Community Center, the survey is the fastest way to log specific concerns or wish list items for safety and amenities. Details on how to enter for the gift card and access the survey are laid out in the department's Facebook post.
What The Green Line Would Change For Neighbors
City documents show the Linden Green Line is planned to run about seven miles and create roughly 58 acres of new parkland, tying together schools, community centers and existing trails while reaching more than 131,000 residents in surrounding neighborhoods, according to City Council records. The effort advanced through land acquisition and funding approvals last year, and a design contract was authorized in 2025, as reported by The Columbus Dispatch. Planners say public input will guide how they prioritize pieces like safer crossings, lighting, landscape buffers and access points that better serve nearby schools and businesses.
Next Steps And How To Follow Along
Residents can show up at the April 22 open house at the Linden Community Center or head to the project page to complete the short online survey and spell out their priorities. The Columbus Recreation and Parks Department site also posts workshop materials, project timelines and an email sign-up for updates. Staff say survey responses will be reviewed alongside comments from public meetings as the design team prepares detailed engineering plans and cost estimates for the Linden Green Line.
