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Things you can do in person

• Testimony and Commenting Workshop
  Tuesday, October 6th 29th 3:30PM
  
  Register here: https://actionnetwork.org/events/testimony-and-commenting-workshop-new-albany/

  

• Columbus DSA and Our City Our Say Issue 8 Canvass
  Saturday, October 10th 1:30PM-4:30PM
  1423 N High St, Columbus, OH

  

  
  Join Columbus DSA & Our City, Our Say as we knock doors to get out the word about Issue 8! We're fighting alongside countless organizations citywide to create real districts for Columbus City Council and we need your help to do it. Help us contact voters, get out the word and win!

  First time canvassing? No problem, we'll provide training and pair you up with an experienced canvasser!

• Free Tree Giveaway
  Green Columbus is giving away free trees. Reserve yours today!
  
  You can also sign up to help distribute the trees.
  
  Pick Up Dates:
  Linden - October 11th

• Tree Planting: Glenwood United Methodist Church
  Saturday, October 10th 11AM-1PM
  2833 Valleyview Drive Columbus, Ohio
  
  Join Green Columbus to plant 48 trees at Glenwood United Methodist Church on Saturday, October 10, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

  Holes will be pre-augered, so the work is straightforward and no experience is needed. We will show you how to set, backfill, and mulch each tree when you arrive.

  What to know

  • This is a rain or shine event

  • Shovels, gloves, and all other supplies are provided

  • Wear sturdy close-toed shoes and clothes you don't mind getting dirty

Things you can do online

• 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:

• Election 2026: Acton Supports Amtrak Expansion, Ramaswamy Won’t Say from Columbus Underground

• Video: The Past, Present and Future of Transportation in Columbus from Columbus Underground
  

Have a great day everyone!

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