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...

Air Quality Alerts Available as Ozone Monitoring Season Begins March 1 Residents Can Sign Up for Air Quality Alerts Online or By Phone March 1 kicks off the start of ozone monitoring season – a time when air pollution can reach unhealthy levels for sensitive...

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...

Three USG ozone days in summer 2022 were the most recorded in four years The Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission has released its annual Air Quality Report, summarizing air quality data from November 2021 to October...

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...

Speakers, Participants Explore Sustainability Through the Lens of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion More than 500 attendees gathered on October 14 for the Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission’s (MORPC) annual Summit on...

New Albany becomes a silver certified Sustainable2050 member The Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission (MORPC) has certified the City of New Albany as the most recent Sustainable2050 community to achieve an elevated status for their actions to...