October 01, 2013
October 01, 2013
For immediate releaseContact Amanda Woodrum, 330.780.8321Download statement (1 pg)More than 25 percent of Cleveland residents either carpool to work or commute via public transit, walking or biking; 11.5 percent of commuters have no access to a vehicle. Given the city's commitment to sustainability, clean air, and vibrancy and equity in its urban core, Cleveland should consider alternatives built around public transit that include safe routes for pedestrians and cyclists.
The Federal Highway Administration estimates the cost of building Cleveland’s Opportunity Corridor at $331.3 million, including final design, project administration and management, land acquisition, utility relocation, implementation of environmental commitments and mitigation measures, and construction activities.[1] In making a decision about funding for the Corridor, the Ohio Department of Transportation developed and analyzed four alternatives – all road corridors.
Not evaluated were alternative transportation options like improved bus service, bus rapid transit with a dedicated guideway, electrified bus transit, electrified streetcar, monorail, or light rail.
More than 25 percent of Cleveland residents either carpool to work or commute via public transit, walking or biking, and 11.5 percent of Cleveland’s commuters have no access to a vehicle. Further, the city has a commitment to sustainability, clean air, and promoting vibrancy and equity in its urban core. Given these realities, Cleveland should consider alternative transportation choices that are built around public transit and include safe routes for pedestrians and cyclists.
Below are examples of potential alternatives that would cost less than the Corridor’s $331 million:
Alternatives like these should be explored before committing to an expensive road project.
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