Good Works Columbus: October 9, 2023
Transit Columbus meeting, LinkUS event, zoning updates, and more
Intro
Hi, happy Monday! Welcome to another issue of Good Works Columbus. Don’t forget to check your voter registration, this is your final chance to register or update your registration before voting begins this week.
Things you can do online
New Links
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.
In Case You Missed It
If you are a student, alumni, employee, community member, or any way related to The Ohio State University, please take this survey about bicycling on campus.
Starting today, every U.S. household can place an order to receive four more COVID-19 rapid tests directly delivered to you.
[National] Urge Congress to pass the E-BIKE act. If 15% of today's carbon-emitting car trips were made by electric bicycles (e-bikes), America's carbon emissions would shrink by more than 11 percent. The E-BIKE (Electric Bicycle Incentive Kickstart for the Environment) Act would offer a 30 percent tax credit of up to $1500 on the purchase of new e-bikes. It's time to build support for this exciting new bill that can make climate-friendly transport more affordable for everyone.
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)
(FINAL CALL) Register to vote and update your voter registration. The deadline for voter registration is October 10th for the November 7th election. (5-10 minutes)
Things to do in person
New Links
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. (Tuesday, Oct. 10th at 7pm - Google Calendar)
Join Council President Shannon Hardin and Council Member Lourdes Barroso de Padilla for the LinkUS Big Table - Designing the Future: Housing, Jobs, Transit and Growth Along the Corridors. The community discussion is at the MLK branch Columbus library (1467 East Long Street Columbus, OH 43203). Tickets are free and can be found at the following link: (Wednesday, Oct. 11th from 10am-12pm)
Eastland Community Plan: “Join us to kick off the Eastland Community Plan on October 14th. Now is the time to envision a new future for the Eastland area, one that is equitable and prosperous for everyone. We need your voice and your ideas to make that happen. Be part of the planning process to create the roadmap for the future of your community.” (Saturday, Oct. 14th - Google Calendar)
Next week, support our unhoused neighbors at Poetry in the Park
Mark your calendars for more opportunities to offer feedback on Columbus’ zoning update
In Case You Missed It
Go get your flu and COVID-19 vaccines.
Pick up a native tree to plant in your yard. Reservations are now with pickups in October.
Other Stuff
Have a great day everyone, until next time.