Good Works Columbus: October 30, 2023
Bike Lights, Zoning, Voting, and more coming in November
Intro
Hi everyone, happy Monday! I can’t believe it’s almost November. Welcome to another issue of Good Works Columbus. If you have an upcoming event or a link you’d like to share for the newsletter, feel free to send suggestions. Please let me know if I missed something!
Things you can do online
Daylight Saving Time is coming to an end and the nights are getting longer. Help Columbus folks ride their bike more safely by sponsoring a set of bike lights for $14 per set.
In Case You Missed It
Take a survey to give feedback to the city of Columbus on its zoning update. The survey will ask you about building and housing preferences along the city’s main corridors as well as thoughts on parking minimums.
Mark up the Vision Zero Columbus map. Have a close call walking, biking, or getting around town? Do you know a dangerous intersection that can be improved? Help identify these spots on the Vision Zero map.
If you haven’t already, complete the City of Columbus Bike Plus Survey or share with a friend or neighbor. The City of Columbus has started the planning process to improve how we bike, scooter and skate – however you choose to roll – in Columbus. They’re calling the plan “Bike Plus” – and they need your help! (5 minutes)
Things to do in person
Head to the Board of Elections (8am-5pm weekday hours) to cast an early vote if you haven’t already. Follow Senator Meow’s Sample Ballot for a recommended voting guide:
Offer feedback on Columbus’ zoning update today at the downtown library or at the Barack Community Center on Thursday.
(Thursday, November 2nd) Public open house hosted at Gender Road Christian Church, located at 5336 Gender Road, Canal Winchester. Stop by the open house from 5:30-7:30 p.m. to share your ideas for Gender Road Park’s master plan development at a public open house. This will be a visioning and co-creation session.
Save the Date!
(November 11th) Grab your bike and head to Cranksgiving! Join us for the Columbus edition of Cranksgiving, a food drive on two wheels! Ride your bike to purchase items to donate to a food pantry. Starting point at Combustion Brewing at 2971 North High Street Columbus, OH 43202.
(November 11th) Help us plant 60 large native trees along the Alum Creek Greenway Trail within Final Third Foundation's Pathways Park (Easton soccer fields). Please wear sturdy work clothes, work boots/heavy duty shoes Bring your favorite long handled shovel, gloves and beverage container. FACT will provide loaner shovels & gloves, beverages and snacks. (Make up/rain date Nov. 12 Sunday).
Location: 4475 Sunbury Rd, Columbus 43219. The F3 driveway entrance is off Chiller Lane at the west side Sunbury Rd. Meet by the metal shelter.
(November 14th) Divisions of Mobility and Parking Services has completed the parking study and community survey for German Village and the surrounding area. A public meeting will be held at the GV Society Meeting Haus from 6pm to 7:30pm to share the results. Discussion will also focus on opportunities to support safe pedestrian activity and biking in the neighborhood.
(7:00pm November 14th) Join Transit Columbus for a monthly meeting at the main library in downtown Columbus (meeting room 1A) to find out how you can improve Columbus’ public transit and make it more bike friendly.
Have a great day everyone, until next time.