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MORPC holds open house to
receive public input
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
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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. According to CORPO
Senior Planner Mary Turner, “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,” said MORPC’s principal
planner Thomas Graham. “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,” she 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,
while CORPO will
review its program
for final approval on
May 5. 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.
Learn more at
morpc.org.
MONTGOMERY
Linda Sue Montgomery, 83, of London,
died peacefully on March 1 at home.
Born April 5, 1941, in Sciotoville, Ohio,
she was a daughter of George Donald
Wheeler and Volenna Nelle (Kallner)
Wheeler.
A 1959 graduate of Mifflin High School,
Linda went on to dedicate her career to the
B.C.I. in London where she worked in the
accounting office. An avid animal lover, she
loved any and all animals she came in contact
with. She especially loved visiting with
her horse “Just A Dude.” With a sharp
mind, Linda always enjoyed completing
puzzles. She also enjoyed coloring, taking
long walks around her neighborhood, and
routinely maintained the prettiest gardens
with her natural green thumb. With one of
the biggest hearts and unmatched compassion,
Linda was one to always put everybody
else first. Although our hearts are
saddened by her passing, she will be fondly
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remembered for her kind spirit and the
countless lives she has left a lasting impact
on.
Linda is survived by grandsons Bryan
Montgomery II and Matthew Montgomery,
granddaughter Victoria Montgomery; greatgranddaughter
Winter Montgomery; sister
Donna Owens; nephew Steve Owens; greatnephew
Tyler Owens; daughter-in-law Jennifer
Montgomery.
She was preceded in death by her parents,
adoring husband Fred Montgomery,
and beloved son Bryan Montgomery.
Cremation will take place in accordance
with Linda’s wishes. Public services will not
be observed.
The EBERLE-FISHER FUNERAL
HOME AND CREMATORY, 103 North
Main Street, London, Ohio 43140, is honored
to be caring for the Montgomery family
during this difficult time. Condolences are
encouraged to be shared online at
www.eberlefisherfuneralhome.com.