Six projects in Central Ohio seeking more than $300 million in TRAC funding The Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission is seeking comments on projects for which funding is being requested from the Transportation Review Advisory Council (TRAC) of the...

By Edwina Teye, PhD Published in This Week Community News Central Ohio is fortunate to have abundant surface-water resources that bring valuable economic and quality-of-life benefits to our entire region. Home to more than 100 miles of...

Projects to include roads, bridges, culverts, water supply, wastewater & solid waste systems. The Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission is now accepting applications for financial assistance from local communities to maintain and improve their...

By Patty Olmsted Published in This Week Community News As central Ohio’s growth continues, residents deserve options when it comes to their daily commute. The Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission’s Gohio Commute program aims to provide those...

Dr. Amy Acton, the former director of the Ohio Department of Health, has been tapped to lead a new nonprofit group that will guide a plan to connect Franklin County’s trail network with five stream corridors. Acton...

Ohio’s State Transportation Innovation Council (STIC) is accepting applications for its annual innovation grants. STIC funds may be used to implement system process changes; build capacity; develop guidance, standards, and specifications; organize peer exchanges; offset implementation costs; conduct...

Erik Janas elected Board Chair The Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission (MORPC) elected its new board officers at the April 14 commission meeting. Elected for one-year terms, expiring in 2023: Board Chair: Erik Janas, Deputy County Administrator, Franklin County Board of...

By Brandi Whetstone, Sustainability Officer For MORPC and our members, planning for regional sustainability is a priority year-round, but during the month of April, Earth Day (April 22) provides an important reminder of the actions we can all take to protect...