Planners for a new transportation system for major corridors in Franklin County are recommending a bus rapid transit line to link Downtown Columbus with the Northwest Side.
The LinkUS transportation initiative, a collaboration between the city of Columbus, the Central Ohio Transit Authority and the Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission, has scheduled virtual public meetings for noon and 6 p.m. Wednesday for those interested in listening and weighing in with ideas. To register, go to linkuscolumbus.com/nw-vision/
Bus rapid transit, or BRT, is being recommended because it is less expensive than light rail. Such a system has dedicated lanes with state-of-the-art, Wi-Fi-equipped buses that can carry more passengers. On the route would be stations that also act as neighborhood hubs, the thought being that those stations would also attract development nearby.
Columbus asking for more help in protest probe
The city is asking for the public s help identifying protesters, witnesses and Columbus police officers involved in several incidents from the summer s Downtown protests that remain under investigation.
The investigation into the incidents is being conducted by retired FBI agent Rich Wozniak, who was hired in July. Wozniak is investigating complaints against Columbus police officers for potential criminal misconduct.
In November, the city released video clips from four incidents with the goal of obtaining more information about the people involved for investigative purposes.
Monday, the city released video clips of an additional 15 incidents. Information can be provided anonymously through a special website the city has created.