Ohio Turnpike

Governor Signs Transportation Bill

Jim Letizia and Ohio Public Radio — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 11:55:33 +0000

Ohio Governor John Kasich yesterday signed into law his 7.6 billion dollar state transportation budget.

Ohio Senate Approves Raising Highway Speed Limit

Jim Letizia and Associated Press — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 11:04:25 +0000

The Ohio Senate has approved a proposal to increase the speed limit on rural interstate highways to 70 mph.

House Approves Transportation Budget

Jim Letizia and Associated Press — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 12:15:12 +0000

The Ohio House has approved a two-year transportation budget that outlines 7.1 billion dollars for state agencies that build highways, fund infrastructure projects and protect public safety. Two-thirds of the funding would be for the Ohio Department of Transportation. The rest is for the Department of Public Safety, the Public Works Commission and the Development Services Agency. The measure would allow reimbursement to counties when utilities are relocated for state transportation projects.

House Panel Approves Turnpike Bond Sale

Jim Letizia and Associated Press — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 11:56:59 +0000

The Ohio House Finance Committee has approved Republican Governor John Kasich's proposal to raise 1.5 billion dollars for state highway projects through Ohio Turnpike bonds.

Democrats Criticize Turnpike Bill

Jim Letizia and Ohio Public Radio — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 12:56:12 +0000

Minority Democrats in the Ohio House say key public promises made by Governor John Kasich are absent from a bill authorizing the sale of 1.5 billion dollars in Ohio Turnpike bonds to fund highway projects.

Governor Announces Plan For Turnpike

Jim Letizia and Ohio Public Radio — Fri, 14 Dec 2012 13:17:03 +0000

Governor John Kasich wants to fund highway construction projects by increasing tolls on the Ohio's Turnpike.

Turnpike Leasing Announcement Expected

Jim Letizia and Ohio Public Radio — Tue, 11 Dec 2012 12:17:29 +0000

An announcement that the state plans to lease the Ohio Turnpike is expected by the end of the week.

Residents unconvinced about benefits of a privatized Ohio Turnpike

Alison Holm and Associated Press — Wed, 18 Jul 2012 21:52:57 +0000

Residents living near the Ohio Turnpike aren't convinced about the benefits state officials say would come by privatizing the toll road. The first public meeting about the plan came last night in Elyria, where Lorain County Commissioner Ted Kalo expressed concerns about increased tolls and sloppy maintenance.