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Passenger rail

Submitted by Marc Lefkowitz on March 6, 2006 - 5:09pm.
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Ohio Hub study cover artCleveland could be a hub of a Midwest network of fast, convenient, economical passenger rail lines. It would make so much sense. The cities of the Midwest are spaced at just the right distance to make rail a competitive option. Rail travel is safe, reliable, comfortable, and environmentally friendly. Rail travel could ease congestion on highways and in airports. And rail stations can help revitalize downtowns.

So why aren't we investing in rail? This section will cover the plans and opportunities of rail in the Midwest — one of the key missing links in a sustainable transportation system.

Resources

Cleveland Public Library Cleveland rail history 


Bikes

Submitted by ianderso on January 16, 2006 - 7:07pm.

Cities around the world are discovering that the elegantly simple and efficient bicycle can be a serious transportation mode — if the right facilities are developed to make biking safe and convenient.

This section will cover all the efforts to make Northeast Ohio a more bike-friendly place.

Resources
ClevelandBikes
Congress considers Cycling Transportation bill
EcoCity Cleveland bike pages
Image gallery of bike ideas for Northeast Ohio
NOACA county bicycle maps
NOACA Draft Regional Bike Plan
Ohio Bicycle Federation
Ohio City Bicycle Co-Op
Walk + Roll Cleveland
Walk + Roll Lakewood

 


Transportation

Submitted by ianderso on January 16, 2006 - 7:06pm.

Cleveland/Photo by Ian AdamsGreat cities concentrate choices and opportunities. Everything is made accessible, and the key to this accessibility is proximity. When the things you need—work, friends, shopping, recreation—are located close together, then you don't need much transportation to reach them. In Northeast Ohio, we are developing cities, towns, and neighborhoods that offer this convenience. And our transportation investments—for transit, bicycle facilities, walkable streets and urbane boulevards—are contributing to the life of healthy communities where everyone has real choices about how to get around.

Major transportation sections are below.                                               (Photo © Ian Adams)

 


Port relocation presentation at Cleveland City Planning

Submitted by David Beach on September 4, 2008 - 9:50am.
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Sep 5 2008 - 8:30am
Sep 5 2008 - 10:00am

Location(s)

Cleveland City Hall - Planning Commission
601 Lakeside Ave.
Cleveland, OH
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Presentation and public discussion of the Cleveland-Cuyahoga Port Authority's plans to relocate port facilities to the E. 55th area of the lakefront.


RTA Citizens Advisory Board - September Meeting

Submitted by Brad Chase on September 3, 2008 - 3:25pm.
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Sep 11 2008 - 8:30am
Sep 11 2008 - 10:00am

Location(s)

RTA Main Office, Board Room
1240 W. 6th Street
Cleveland, OH
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The RTA Citizens Advisory Board meets on the second Thursday of each month at 8:30am at RTA's main office.

All meetings are open to the public.

Agendas and other CAB information can be found at:  http://www.riderta.com/CAB


RTA Citizens Advisory Board - Volunteer Action Committee Meeting

Submitted by Brad Chase on September 3, 2008 - 3:22pm.
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Sep 5 2008 - 8:30am
Sep 5 2008 - 10:00am

Location(s)

RTA Main Office, Meeting Room 1
1240 W. 6th Street
Cleveland, OH
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The Volunteer Action Committee of the RTA Citizens Advisory Board meets on the first Friday of each month at 8:30am at RTA's Main Office.

The Sept. 5 meeting will include a presentation and discussion of upcoming Transit Waiting Environment improvements throughout the RTA system and discuss VAC priorities for the rest of the year.

All meetings are open to the public.

Full Agenda: http://www.riderta.com/CAB/docs/VAC_Agenda_200809.pdf

Other information: http://www.riderta.com/CAB

 


Ideabank for bike facilities

Submitted by David Beach on September 1, 2008 - 12:08pm.
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All over the world, cities are investing in facilities that make it safer, more convenient, and more fun to ride a bicycle for every-day transportation. Here is a collection of ideas for bike facilities and programs that may come to Northeast Ohio some day.

Chicago bike lanes and paths
New York City Summer Streets
Pittsburgh bike/hike trails
Portland green bike box
Tokyo automated bike parking  


Columbus steps toward Complete Streets

Submitted by Marc Lefkowitz on August 25, 2008 - 9:41am.
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Columbus Mayor Michael Coleman bikes photo courtesty of The Other PaperA strengthened bike advocacy movement in Columbus is causing a 'mind shift' that will ensure biking, walking and transit are an integral part of the city's transportation grid. Consider Biking reports that it worked with Columbus city council to pass a Complete Streets resolution (a nice warm-up to legislation). While bike planners in Cleveland have drafted a similar resolution, it has yet to be considered.


Cleveland Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee

Submitted by David Beach on August 24, 2008 - 10:04pm.
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Aug 25 2008 - 1:00pm
Aug 25 2008 - 3:00pm

Location(s)

Cleveland City Hall, Room 514
601 Lakeside Ave.
Cleveland, OH
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Meeting of the Mayor's Bicycle and Pedstrian Advisory Committee, which helps to coordinate bike/ped projects in Cleveland. 

For more information, contact Martin Cader, Bicycle and Pedestrian Coordinator, Cleveland City Planning Commission, at 216-664-2952.


Akron Bike Week

Submitted by GCBL staff on August 11, 2008 - 12:17pm.
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Aug 22 2008 - 12:00pm
Aug 22 2008 - 12:59pm

Location(s)

Akron, OH
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The City of Akron is promoting cycling: Akron Bike Week kicks off today with an organized bike to work day and a dedication of a new bridge on the Towpath Trail at Ash and Quaker streets.

The week is packed with activities like bike commute training, bike valet at the farmer’s market and Tour de Akron on Saturday. See flier for complete information. 


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