Explanation
This is consent legislation for participating with an ODOT-funded bikeway improvements from 910 Dublin Public Utilities Complex to Grandview Avenue.
This project is a 0.5 mile trail to be funded and constructed by ODOT. The project will begin at the current end of the Scioto Trail, across from the 910 Dublin Road Utilities Complex, cross the Scioto River, and head west to the existing trail at Grandview Avenue / I-670 intersection. This connection was committed as part of the Spring/Sandusky projects in the 1990's. ODOT requires a local entity to consent to maintain the bikeway once it is completed and accepted. Construction is scheduled to begin in August of 2010.
Benefits to Public:
This project will build a connection between the downtown section of the Scioto Trail, and the northern leg of the trail towards Grandview Heights and the northwest of the city. Once completed, over 8 miles of continuous trail will be opened.
Community Input/Issues:
The project was initiated through the public involvement of the Spring/Sandusky project. Several bikeway segments were constructed during Spring/Sandusky, and this is the final committed segment.
Financial Impact
None.
Title
"To authorize the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to grant consent and propose cooperation with the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) for the development, construction and completion of the multi-use bike path along US-33 to the existing bike path at the I-670/Grandview interchange including construction of two bridges over the Scioto River, in which the City of Columbus will be responsible for the future maintenance of the bike path including the two bridges, and to declare an emergency."
Body
WHEREAS, the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) and the Department of Recreation and Parks have identified the need to to construct a new trail 0.5 mile trail from 910 Dublin to Grandview Avenue; and,
WHEREAS, the Department...
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