Public Comments on Final Draft TIP accepted through 5 p.m. on Friday, April 11
The Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission (MORPC) and the Central Ohio Rural Planning Organization (CORPO) are seeking public input on their proposed Transportation Improvement Programs (TIP) for state fiscal years 2026-29. These programs outline transportation projects scheduled for advancement from July 2025 through June 2029, covering both metropolitan and rural areas in Central Ohio.
MORPC and CORPO will host a public open house on Wednesday, April 2, from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. at MORPC’s office, 111 Liberty St., Suite 100, in Columbus. The open house will give attendees the chance to learn more about planned improvements and share their feedback with transportation planners.
The MORPC TIP covers Franklin, Delaware, and parts of Fairfield, Licking, Madison and Union counties, while the CORPO TIP includes Fairfield, Knox, Madison, Marion, Morrow, Union and Pickaway counties. Together, the programs detail how federal, state and local funds will be allocated over the next four years for highway, public transit, bikeway and pedestrian projects in Central Ohio.
"The CORPO TIP includes approximately $378 million for 160 projects in the rural Central Ohio region. Reliable and safe transportation is critical to the growth and vitality of our rural communities. This TIP ensures that key infrastructure projects—from road resurfacing to new pedestrian pathways—are planned and funded to enhance mobility for residents and businesses.”
MORPC’s TIP includes more than $1.5 billion in roadway improvements and $2.6 billion in transit enhancements, covering 377 projects.
“The transportation network in Central Ohio is the backbone of our economic and community development. These projects will improve traffic flow, expand transit access, and create safer, more connected roadways for all travelers.”
Maria Schaper, MORPC’s transportation study director, stressed the vital role of community feedback in the TIP development process. “Public input helps to ensure that transportation investments align with the needs and priorities of our communities,” Schaper said. “By participating in the open house or submitting comments, residents have a direct impact on how we improve mobility, safety and accessibility throughout central Ohio.”
MORPC will consider final approval of the fiscal year 2026-29 TIP at its meeting on May 8, 2025, while CORPO will review its program for final approval on May 5, 2025. Once approved, both TIPs will be incorporated into the Statewide Transportation Improvement Program by the Ohio Department of Transportation.
MORPC’s Final Draft TIP can be viewed online. Copies of the Final Draft CORPO TIP can be viewed online or are available by calling CORPO at (614) 223-4138.
Questions or comments on proposed MORPC area projects should be submitted in writing to Maria Schaper, Transportation Director, Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission, 111 Liberty Street, Suite 100, Columbus, Ohio 43215, via email at tip@morpc.org, or via the online web map by 5 p.m. on April 11, 2025.
Questions or comments on proposed CORPO area projects should be submitted in writing to Mary Turner, CORPO Senior Planner, Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission, 111 Liberty Street, Suite 100, Columbus, Ohio 43215, or via email at corpo@morpc.org by 5 p.m. on April 11, 2025.
