June 22, 2016

This month, Central Ohioans have reduced vehicular congestion and improved air quality throughout the region by choosing sustainable modes of transportation. We are excited to wrap up the month of June by celebrating the Central Ohio Commuter Challenge.

June 21, 2016

Local governments too often are challenged with constrained budgets and deteriorating infrastructure. MORPC supports commonsense legislation that seeks to provide additional revenue and innovative funding mechanisms to local governments. It is in that spirit that we support Ohio House Bill 528.  

June 6, 2016

Do you know someone or an organization in Central Ohio that is working to create a more vibrant and sustainable region? If so, MORPC is seeking nominations for this year’s Green Region Awards. Nominations are accepted through June 30, 2016.

May 26, 2016

In a region growing as fast as Central Ohio, economic success depends on preparing a transportation system to accommodate thousands of additional future travelers.

The Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission (MORPC) works with its local, state, and federal partners to identity transportation needs and strategies that look 20 years ahead and meet the region’s need. This plan, the 2016-2040 Columbus Area Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP), was adopted by the commission May 12^th.

May 26, 2016

Would you like to save money, reduce stress, burn calories and help improve the environment this summer?  Well you can, by registering for Central Ohio's Commuter Challenge to challenge today!

The Commuter Challenge is a competition in which individuals can win prizes by replacing Single Occupancy Vehicle trips with alternative modes of transportation. Eligible commute modes include: ridesharing (both carpool and vanpool), transit, biking (including CoGobikeshare), walking, or car2go.

May 6, 2016

The Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission (MORPC) honored community leaders in the Central Ohio area who have shown extraordinary efforts to the citizens of Central Ohio at the State of the Region Luncheon held May 6^th at the Hilton Columbus Downtown.

April 26, 2015

May is National Bike Month. To celebrate and encourage more people to ride their bikes, many communities and organizations around Central Ohio are hosting events throughout the month.

April 18, 2016

The Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission (MORPC) is issuing an Air Quality Alert for Monday, April 18. The region -- Delaware, Fairfield, Franklin, Knox, Madison and Licking counties – is likely to experience ground-level ozone pollution levels that are Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups on the national Air Quality Index (AQI) scale. Today’s AQI is forecasted to be 105. 

April 13, 2016

Bicycle and pedestrian safety experts, community leaders and health professionals from around the country met in Columbus for the 5^th Safe Routes to School National Conference. MORPC, had the privilege of hosting the informative three day conference from April 5-7, 2016.

March 24, 2016

Columbus has been named one of the top seven finalists among medium-sized cities from across the country in the U.S. Department of Transportation’s (USDOT) Smart Cities Challenge.

March 9, 2016

As MORPC plans for the future of transportation in Central Ohio, it’s important to us that the public has a chance to review our plans and offer comments. After all, area residents ought to have the opportunity to decide whether to bike or drive to work, where they can quickly pick up that last-minute item they forgot to purchase, or how to respond to demographic and lifestyle changes in the region – including nearly 330,000 new residents by 2040.

March 9, 2016

With so much economic and demographic growth occurring in the region, we shouldn’t forget the important work of maintaining affordable rental housing for residents.

MORPC supports the development of housing policies that support lifelong communities, as well as incentives and policies that encourage redevelopment in Central Ohio’s neighborhoods.

February 24, 2016

MORPC’s local government members are often faced with the question of how roadways and infrastructure can be better funded while their budgets are being constrained. Having every financial tool available at their disposal is essential, and that’s why MORPC raised the subject of license plate fees at a recent Statehouse hearing.

February 11, 2016

As a regional planning commission, MORPC seeks to bring together collaborators to solve complex problems in Central Ohio. It was in that spirit that MORPC hosted a forum focused on how local cities can better connect and collectively implement strategies for the betterment of our growing region.

February 9, 2016

Join us at one of Central Ohio's most significant events of the year. The 2016 State of the Region luncheon, MORPC's signature annual luncheon, will take place on Friday, May 6 at the Hilton Downtown Columbus.

January 27, 2016

MORPC staff has the Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP) draft roadway projects, and we need your input!Staff developed an interactive map for the public to view newly proposed projects and gather feedback.  Please provide your comments and utilize this valuable resource at www.morpc.org/mtp2040. 

January 13, 2016

With winter weather having finally arrived, MORPC urges Franklin County residents to take full advantage of residential energy programs that will keep their homes warmer in the winter, reduce energy consumption, and save them money.