Hi gang, welcome to Good Works Columbus! Early voting has started, check out Senator Meow’s voting guide for a helpful resource. Good Works Columbus is officially endorsing Yes on Issue 8 and No on Issue 9.

Things you can do in person

• Transit Columbus Monthly Meeting
  Tuesday, October 13th 7:00pm - 8:30pm
  Columbus Main Library
  

  

• Columbus Marathon Recycling Volunteer Sign-Up
  Sunday, October 18th 7:00am - 3:30pm (three available shifts)
  All volunteers receive a custom Coca-Cola quarter-zip and hat!

  Join Keep Columbus Beautiful and Coca-Cola to help make the Columbus Marathon a more sustainable event! Volunteers will collect and sort recyclable bottles and cans, engage with marathon participants and help keep valuable materials out of the landfill.

  All necessary supplies, including gloves, litter pickers and ponchos, will be provided. No previous experience is necessary.

• Canvass with Our City Our Say
  Sunday, October 18th 2:00pm - 4:00pm
  1636 Oak Street, Columbus, OH
  Come out and talk to folks on the Near East Side about Yes on Issue 8 and why it’s important to bring more accountable representation to Columbus City Council
  

  

Things you can do online

• NEW: Bexley Walking and Biking Survey
  The City of Bexley is working with the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) to develop an active transportation plan (ATP) for the City and wants to get your input! This short, 2-minute survey is to help better understand how residents of Bexley feel about walking and biking in their community. We appreciate your time!
  
  When you submit this form, it will not automatically collect your details like name and email address unless you provide it yourself.

• Davidson Road Shared Used Path Feedback
  The City of Hilliard plans to convert the existing 5-foot-wide sidewalk along Davidson Road between Raindrop Way and Trueman Boulevard into an 8-foot-wide shared-use path. The project is expected to be constructed in 2028. Any road closures necessary will occur when school is out. 

  The new shared-use path will provide additional space for pedestrians and bicyclists and create a safer, more comfortable connection along Davidson Road. It will also connect residents to the new TruePointe development, helping create a stronger connection between the development and surrounding neighborhoods, businesses and destinations.

  Take the survey

• MORPC Transportation Plan Survey
  MORPC is currently developing the 2028-2055 Metropolitan Transportation Plan for the Columbus Urbanized Area. The Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP) is a long-range planning document that identifies transportation priorities, strategies, and projects over the next two decades. It is updated on a 4-year cycle. MORPC coordinates the development of the MTP with communities throughout Central Ohio and with other local, state, and federal agencies. The MTP makes the greater Columbus region eligible to receive a large amount of federal transportation funding to improve, maintain, and operate public transit, highways, bikeways, sidewalks, and related facilities. Transportation projects must be included in the MTP to be eligible to receive federal funding.

  MORPC has secured a $1.4 million grant from the Federal Highway Administration to improve the plan development process for the MTP, including more public engagement, improved project prioritization, and a generally more transparent process.
  
  Public input on the goals and objectives which will drive the MTP development process is currently being solicited. Feedback on the region’s current transportation system and suggestions for the future can be submitted via the survey linked below:

  Mid-Ohio Region Transportation Priorities Survey

Things I’m reading/watching:

• Upper Arlington passes new e-bike rules, drawing concerns from bike advocates from NBC4

• Ohio blogger 'The Rooster' found guilty of texting explicit photo of Shrek to state lawmaker from WOSU
  

Have a great day everyone!

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