Columbus is the second-largest U.S. city without inter-city rail. Now the state is working on a plan to return passenger rail service, via the infrastructure bill, linking Ohio’s three C’s (Columbus, Cleveland and Cincinnati). WOSU’s Ann Fisher recently discussed what plans are underway to return...

MORPC Launches "Leaders Listen" Survey Series with CHRR at The Ohio State University, The Columbus Dispatch First-ever American Population Panel (APP) Public Opinion Poll Focuses on Transportation The Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission (MORPC) has launched the “Leaders Listen” survey series, in partnership with The Columbus...

MORPC Names Dr. Todd Bradley as Regional Investment Officer Bradley will assist communities in seeking and attracting federal and state investment opportunities Dr. Todd Bradley, who, for nearly two decades taught political science at the Indiana University Kokomo and most recently served as policy director...

Statement from MORPC's Executive Director: Ohio's Application for Federal Funds to Study Amtrak Expansion By William Murdock It’s an exciting time for Central Ohio. We live in a growing, world-class region, expected to exceed 3 million people by 2050. New businesses are looking to call...

By Haley BeMiller Published in Cincinnati Enquirer Ohio will apply for federal funding to study the possibility of expanding Amtrak service in the state, the Ohio Rail Development Commission announced Wednesday. The federal support would...

U.S. Department of Transportation Awards Grant as Part of the Safer Streets for All Program The Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission has been awarded a $200,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) as...

Columbus needs big ideas, but is a second outerbelt one of them? Published in the Columbus Dispatch, January 31, 2023 This is an exciting time for Central Ohio. Together we’ve built a growing region vibrant with opportunities, one that’s attracting new people and businesses and enticing...

MORPC Matters: Creating an Environment for Prosperity for All in the New Year By William Murdock Published in ThisWeek Community News With a new year upon us, there is no better time to reflect on the changes that have shaped our region over the past...