Columbus planning $100 million pedestrian and bike loop in downtown area

This episode orginially aired on March 6, 2024.

The city of Columbus is working to re-imagine the downtown district’s streetscape to swap streets for more walking and bike paths with a project called The Capital Line.

The endeavor would involve taking over street space, including some parking spaces.

The Capital Line would be a two-mile path lined with greenery, art and furniture. It has a price tag of $100 million.

Guests:

• Columbus Mayor Andrew Ginther
• Josh Lapp, member, Transit Columbus
• Harvey Miller, Director at Center for Urban and Regional Analysis, The Ohio State University

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