Britton
Britton, MI · Traffic & Transit
The Blade
Editorial: Build bypass now for time, gas savings
To offer an obvious transportation-related metaphor, the report from the state Department of Transportation on the feasibility of a U.S.23/I-71 Connector is a green light. The timeline of the proposed project, however, is far too slow. Waiting until 2035 to begin construction is an unwise delay in a long-needed highway to speed up access from Toledo to the state capital region. Read more editorial To be sure, big money is involved — about $1 billion — to bypass the multiple traffic signals and growing congestion on U.S. 23 in Delaware County. The Connector Feasibility Study predicts a $6 to $1 return on investment from a highway beginning north of Waldo, Ohio, and slanting southeast to I-71. The biggest benefit is to life itself as decreased crashes provide most of the benefit. Trucks from Toledo won’t have to operate in stop and go traffic on U.S. 23. The savings in time and fuel consumption contribute still more economic benefit. Ohio’s new governor, whether Republican Vivek Ramaswamy or Democrat Amy Acton, must prioritize ODOT projects based on their economic impact. Few will have as much benefit to the overall state economy as the first commercially viable highway connection between Toledo and Columbus
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13 Action News
Ohio’s temporary gas tax suspension brings mixed savings at the pump
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Toledo Public Schools seeing payoff of propane-run buses amid rising fuel costs
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - Toledo Public Schools is one of several Ohio districts that’s made the switch to propane-run school buses. The Ohio Propane and Gas Association says about 1,000 school buses statewide now run on propane. TPS Transportation Director John Krajeski said more than half of the district’s...
The Blade
Utility work to block Dorr near UT
Utility work will close Dorr Street’s eastbound lanes at Secor Road for four hours Thursday evening, the Toledo Department of Transportation announced. The work at Dorr and Secor will start at 8 p.m. and will also close Secor between Kiel Road and Dorr, officials said. Eastbound Dorr will be detoured via Secor to Bancroft Street, University Hills Boulevard, and Douglas Road. Traffic arriving on southbound Secor will be sent west on Dorr to southbound Byrne Road, then east on Nebraska Avenue and north on Westwood Avenue back to Dorr. Drivers who anticipate the closing can use eastbound Bancroft to University Hills and Douglas to save time and mileage. Separate utility work will cause lane closings throughout the day Thursday and on Friday on southbound Douglas at Sylvania Avenue, the city said.
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A New Highway Could Reshape Travel North of Columbus
As the Galion area is uniquely and increasingly tied to the northern expansion from Columbus, 1831Galion will continue to cover the possible connection between US23 and I71. The long-discussed highway connection now has a preferred route, a projected price tag, and a clearer picture of how much it could change travel across the region. The Ohio Department of Transportation and the Ohio Turnpike and Infrastructure Commission have released the final U.S. 23/I-71 Connector Feasibility Study, recommending an 18.2-mile highway extending from U.S. 23 north of Waldo to I-71 south of State Route 521. The proposed route would also include an interchange with U.S. 42 north of Ashley.
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Michigan drivers cross into Ohio to save at the pump
The Blade
Road Warrior: Trail gateway’s luster dimmed by streetlight neglect
The Anthony Wayne Trail approach to downtown Toledo is supposed to be the city’s premier traffic gateway. The streetlights along its inbound lanes between I-75 and Lafayette Street scream otherwise. Not only do they look cheap to begin with, but they’re not being maintained. Several are missing their lamp heads. Several others have been knocked over, including one at the intersection with the southerly leg of Erie Street that has lain on the ground for months, complete with its foundation. Apparently maintaining these lights is another thing Toledo Edison isn’t very prompt about, along with moving their poles elsewhere out of the way of state and county highway projects. Amy Voigt, a city spokesman, said the city is “actively working with them to service the downed poles and address outages.” Beyond that, she said, there have been no discussions about putting in light poles that might have a modicum of style. “Without having those poles properly functional, it’s hard to assess what potential upgrades or improvements are needed,” Ms. Voigt said. “We hope to have a plan in place soon to get these addressed.” The city recently added lights to illuminate the “gateway tree line” along Lafayette Street, she added,
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Michigan drivers head south to save cash during Ohio's gas tax suspension
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Advocates push for expanded Toledo passenger rail service
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - Plans to bring increased passenger rail service to Toledo have been discussed for years, and this weekend, advocates are touting the advantages of rail. Putting Toledo into the mix for possible expansion is a focus, as well. Passenger rail in and out of Toledo has been...
WOWO News
Final Study Outlines Potential US-23 Connector From Northwest Ohio to Columbus
TOLEDO, Ohio (WOWO) — Ohio transportation officials have completed a final feasibility study examining a potential new highway connection between U.S. 23 in northwest Ohio and Interstate 71 south of Columbus. The study identifies an approximately 18-mile route as the most feasible option and estimates the project could cost...
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Fatal crashes rise during Ohio's '100 Deadliest Days' as officials urge drivers to stay focused
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Oregon neighbors raise alarm over speeding on Schmidlin Road
OREGON, Ohio (WTVG) - Neighbors who live on Schmidlin Road say drivers going well over the 25 mile per hour speed limit is a problem. They say the street is often used as a cut-through, which has led to more traffic and more speeders. Neighbors describe close calls. Ava Pecina...
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Village-Wide Paving Project Begins Tuesday
GRAND RAPIDS, Ohio — A village-wide paving project is scheduled to begin Tuesday, September 29, with work planned on several streets throughout Grand Rapids. Residents and drivers should be prepared for paving crews, temporary traffic disruptions and possible delays while work is underway. The following streets and sections are...